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NHTSA ID Number: 10163667
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC5779K
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
69 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| BUICK | ENVISION | 2017-2020 |
| BUICK | LACROSSE | 2017-2019 |
| BUICK | REGAL | 2011-2020 |
| CADILLAC | ATS | 2013-2019 |
| CADILLAC | CTS | 2014-2019 |
| CADILLAC | XT5 | 2017-2020 |
| CADILLAC | XTS | 2013-2019 |
| CHEVROLET | CRUZE | 2011-2019 |
| CHEVROLET | IMPALA | 2014-2020 |
| CHEVROLET | MALIBU | 2016-2020 |
| CHEVROLET | VOLT | 2016-2019 |
| GMC | ACADIA | 2017-2019 |
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Bulletin No.: PIC5779K Published date: 07/19/2019
Preliminary Information
PIC5779K Information on Preparation / Washing to Avoid Damaging Bright Aluminum Moldings
Models
Brand: Model: Model Years:
VIN:
from to
Engine: Transmissions:
Buick Envision 2017 – 2020 ALL ALL
ALL ALL
Buick LaCrosse 2017 – 2019 ALL ALL
ALL ALL
Buick Regal 2011 – 2020 ALL ALL
ALL ALL
Cadillac ATS 2013 – 2019 ALL ALL
ALL ALL Cadillac CTS Sedan VIN A 2014 – 2019
ALL ALL ALL ALL Cadillac XT5
2017 – 2020 ALL ALL ALL ALL
Cadillac XTS 2013 – 2019 ALL ALL
ALL ALL
Chevrolet Cruze 2011 – 2019 ALL ALL
ALL ALL Chevrolet Impala (New Body Style) 2014 – 2020 ALL
ALL ALL ALL Chevrolet Malibu 2016 – 2020
ALL ALL ALL ALL
Chevrolet Volt 2016 – 2019 ALL ALL
ALL ALL
GMC Acadia 2017 – 2019 ALL ALL
ALL ALL
Supersession Statement
This PI was superseded to update Model Years. Please discard PIC5779J.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this
PI.
Condition / Concern
Important: Do Not Wash The Vehicle Until This Information Has Been Reviewed. This PI is being made
available to advise dealers and customers alike on proper care of Bright Aluminum Moldings.
Recommendations / Instructions
Important: Please ensure this information is reviewed with vehicle owners. In order to avoid damage
that may not be covered by your warranty, it is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used
for preparation &
washing of the Bright Aluminum Moldings.
If a cleaning solution greater than 11.0 pH is used, the following procedure must be used:
– Prewash the vehicle to bring moldings to room temperature.
– Apply cleaning solution out of the sunlight at room temperature.
– Rinse moldings with clean water within 5 minutes of application of cleaning solution.
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.
Additional SI Keywords
belt chrome damage emblem exterior handle molding spot
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Bulletin No.: PIC5779K
Published date: 07/19/2019
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10163667
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163667-9999.pdf
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Bulletin No.: PIC5779J
Published date: 08/20/2018
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10144465
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10144465-9999.pdf
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Bulletin No.: PIC5779H
Published date: 07/17/2017
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10114077
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10114077-9999.pdf
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Bulletin No.: PIC5779G
Date: May-2016
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10078923
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10078923-7690.pdf
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