NHTSA ID Number: 10113944
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC5984B
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnosis and repair vehicles with a noise can be heard from the dash area while the engine is running. Some vehicles may have a heater with reduced performance. Technician will gain access to the heater core inlet hose and remove it. There will be an inlet screen installed in the core that may be plugged with debris, causing this noise. If debris is present clean the screen or replace it. The vehicles coolant system will need to be flushed if debris if found. If a lot of debris is found in the inlet screen, back flush the heater core as well. Do not replace the heater core for a noise issue.
6 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
CHEVROLET | CAMARO | 2010-2015 |
Condition/Concern
Noise can be heard from the dash area while the engine is running. It may be a hiss noise or a gurgle noise that can be heard. Raising the engine RPM may or may not change the sound of this noise. The heater has reduced performance. This is usually noticed while the vehicle is idling.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIC5984B
Date: Mar-2016
NHTSA ID Number: 10113943
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC5984A
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnosis and repair vehicles with a noise can be heard from the dash area while the engine is running. Technician will gain access to the heater core inlet hose and remove it. There will be an inlet screen installed in the core that may be plugged with debris, causing this noise. If debris is present clean the screen or replace it. The vehicles coolant system will need to be flushed if debris if found. If a lot of debris is found in the inlet screen, back flush the heater core as well. Do not replace the heater core for a noise issue.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIC5984A
Date: Mar-2016
NHTSA ID Number: 10111796
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC5984
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnosis and repair vehicles with a noise can be heard from the dash area while the engine is running. Technician will gain access to the heater core inlet hose and remove it. There will be an inlet screen installed in the core that may be plugged with debris, causing this noise. If debris is present clean the screen or replace it. The vehicles coolant system will need to be flushed if debris if found. If a lot of debris is found in the inlet screen, back flush the heater core as well. Do not replace the heater core for a noise issue.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIC5984
Date: Apr-2014
NHTSA ID Number: 10073728
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC5984
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
Bulletin No.: PIC5984
Date: April, 2014
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Bulletin No.: PIC5984B
Date: Mar-2016
| Subject: | Hiss Noise Or Gurgle Noise From Dash – Reduced Heater Performance |
| Models: | 2010 – 2015 Chevrolet Camaro |
This PI was superseded to update the Condition section. Please discard PIC5984A.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern
Some customers may comment that a noise can be heard from the dash area while the engine is running. It may be a hiss noise or a gurgle noise that can be heard. Raising the engine RPM may or may not change the sound of this noise. Some customers may also comment that the heater has reduced performance. This is usually noticed while the vehicle is idling.
Recommendation/Instructions
This noise may be coming from the cooling system in the vehicle. If a noise can be verified and it sounds like it may be coming from the heater core, dealership technicians are to remove the inlet hose of the vehicle’s heater core. There will be an inlet screen installed in the core that may be plugged with debris, causing this noise. Using a pocket screwdriver or a small pick, remove the screen and inspect it to see if it is plugged with debris. If this screen is found to be plugged, it will need to be cleaned or replaced. In addition to this, the vehicle’s cooling system will need to be flushed out and refilled. If a lot of debris is found in the inlet screen, backflush the heater core as well. Regardless of the repair direction, the air will need to be bled from the cooling system, and technicians are to evaluate the customer’s concern again at that point.
Note: Do not replace the heater core for a noise issue. This is a very extensive procedure which requires the removal of the windshield. If a heater core is suspected for a noise concern and the filter is free of debris, backflush the heater core and inspect to see if any additional debris was trapped in the heater core. Bleed the cooling system and evaluate the customer’s concern.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty use:
| Labor Code | Description | Labor Time |
| 4415160 | Heater Core Inlet and Outlet Pipe Filter Replacement | Use Published Labor Operation Time |
| 4033392 | Coolant System Flushing | Use Published Labor Operation Time |
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
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I have this exact issue. It’s a hissing noise from the passenger side. Sounds like it is coming from under the dash board. Dealership is claiming this is NORMAL! I am at my wits end. How can I get this fixed. My camaro only has 27k miles! I cannot imagine that they designed a car to sound like this! Please help!