NHTSA ID Number: 10226385
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5845A
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that if the vehicle’s engine coolant reservoir has transmission fluid in it or if Glycol it found in the transmission fluid the dealer should replace the Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger. The dealer should refer to bulletin 08-07-30-035 for the recommended components that should be replaced in the transmission and to flush the engine cooling system following service information.
Condition
Some customers may comment of the following conditions:
Engine coolant reservoir is discolored with a strawberry milkshake appearance and may be overilled to the point where coolant is being expelled from the overflow.
In addition to above, engine, and/or transmission may experience an overheat condition.
In addition, possible degraded transmission performance including any of the following:
Shudder, vibration, shake, shift performance and slipping. The transmission fluid level may be low when checked.
Transmission may have overheat/burnt fluid, with or without any DTC setting, and/or without showing the strawberry milkshake appearance.
Any transmission related concern found with vehicle built between the build dates listed above, should have the fluid tested for possible glycol contamination.
Cause
The Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger may have an internal leak allowing transmission fluid and engine coolant to intermix contributing to and of the above conditions.
20 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2021-2022 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2021-2022 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2021-2022 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 2021-2022 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2021-2022 |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2021-2022 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2021-2022 |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2021-2022 |
| GMC | SIERRA 3500 | 2021-2022 |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2021-2022 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIP5845A
Published date: 10/19/2022
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10226385
MC-10226385-9999.pdf 277.132KB
MC-10226385-9999
- High pressure water based formula physically removes gunk from transmission cooler lines by flushing out grease, dirt, sludge, and metal shavings
- Prevents costly comebacks by eliminating build-up of new or rebuilt units and inhibits the return of foreign deposits including rust which reduces claims
- Contains no CFC's or chlorinated solvents and leaves no soapy residue
- OEM and large rebuilder approved; ideal for those that do not have a dedicated flushing machine
- Standard 5/16" fitting
- Will not leave behind water or soapy residue to contaminate the transmission
- Removes grease, dirt, sludge, grime and metal shavings
- Will not harm seals or degrade new automatic transmission fluid
- Kooler Kleen is re-packaged for auto makers
- Special Shipping Information: This item cannot be returned and has additional shipping restrictions
- Cleans Automatic Transmissions
- For Optimum Gear Shift Performance
- Cleans and Frees ATF Circuit of Deposits and Residues
- Safely removes varnish deposits
- Prepares transmission for new fluid
- Safe for use in manual or automatic transmissions
- Contains rust and corrosion inhibitors
- Does not contain harmful solvents
- Auto Transmission Flush Machine: Driving Force: (Electric) DC12V; Pressure Gauge: 0-60PSI
- Oil cycling flow speed monitor; effectively protect the gear-box and remove the grease and metal fillings.
- Scope: Middle, small gasoline motor car & diesel vehicle; change the oil by the power of gear-box and the exchanger.
- The transmission oil exchanger has the vehicle in and out of the service bay in less than 15 minutes; easy convenient and no damage to other engine components.
- The automatic refrigerant refill feature maintains a user-selectable amount of refrigerant in an internal vessel and signals when it's time to change supply tank, no monitoring required.
- Package Dimensions: 3.81 H x 20.066 L x 8.382 W (centimetres)
- Prepares auto-trans for new fluid
- Country of Origin : United States
- Package Weight: 0.55 pounds
- Safely removes varnish deposits
- Prepares transmission for new fluid
- Protects against heat, wear and oxidation
- The protectant used by transmission professionals worldwide
- The only product used and endorsed by automakers
- Prolongs fluid life
- Maintains transmission performance
- Extends transmission life
- Prevents thermal breakdown of fluid
- Greatly improves oxidation stability
- Fit Type: Vehicle Specific
- Package Dimensions: 1.875 L x 7.1875 H x 5.75 W (inches)
- Package Weight : 1.4 pounds
- Country of Origin : United States
- Fully Drains Transmission Oil Cleanly by Air Pressure
- Most Draining Methods Use Gravity, Leaving Up to 26L of Oil Left in the System
- Services Mercedes 7226 and 7229 Transmission
- BMW 6HP And 8HP Transmission
- Fit Type: Universal Fit
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Bulletin No.: PIP5845A Published date: 10/19/2022 Preliminary Information PIP5845A Engine Coolant Reservoir Overfilled With Discolored Coolant Possible Engine Overheat Transmission Shake Shudder Vibration Shift Performance Or Slipping Models Brand: Cadillac Chevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet GMC GMC Model: Escalade Models Silverado Suburban Tahoe Sierra Yukon Models Model Years: 2021 – 2022 2021 – 2022 2021 – 2022 2021 – 2022 2021 – 2022 2021 – 2022 VIN: from to 03/01/2021 03/31/2022 03/01/2021 03/31/2022 03/01/2021 03/31/2022 03/01/2021 03/31/2022 03/01/2021 03/31/2022 03/01/2021 03/31/2022 Engine: LM2 L3B LM2 LM2 LM2 L3B LM2 LM2 Transmissions: MQC MQB MQE MQC MQC MQB MQE MQC Involved Region or Country Condition North America Some customers may comment of the following conditions: Engine coolant reservoir is discolored with a strawberry milkshake appearance and may be overfilled to the point where coolant is being expelled from the overflow. See photo below (coolant is not bright orange and translucent). In addition to above, engine, and/or transmission may experience an overheat condition. In addition, possible degraded transmission performance including any of the following: Shudder, vibration, shake, shift performance and slipping. The transmission fluid level may be low when checked. Transmission may have overheat/burnt fluid, with or without any DTC setting, and/or without showing the strawberry milkshake appearance. Any transmission related concern found with vehicle built between the build dates listed above, should have the fluid tested for possible glycol contamination. Cause The Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger may have an internal leak allowing transmission fluid and engine coolant to intermix contributing to and of the above conditions. Correction: Confirm the presence of coolant in the transmission fluid using Service Bulletin # 08-07-30-035 (Information on Water Ethylene Glycol in Transmission) in SI. Using 08-07-30-035 as a guide repair or replace the transmission assembly following SI. Replace the Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger. Thoroughly Flush the Engine Coolant System to remove the contaminated engine coolant following SI. Refill the engine coolant system following SI. Warranty Information For vehicles repaired under the Powertrain coverage, use the following labor operation. Reference the Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for coverage information. Labor Operation Description Labor Time 8451010 Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger Replacement. Use published labor time. Note: The Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger is the causal part the other components should be added to the warranty claim. Time punches should be used to support the OLH required. Version History Version 2 03/23/2022 – Created on. Modified 10/19/2022 – Updated to add addition comments for conditions. © 2022 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.
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