NHTSA ID Number: 10160999
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC6142A
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the engine Cover Foam not installed correctly. If the foam is deformed then replace the cover. If a burning odor was found replace the cabin filter.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
CHEVROLET | VOLT | 2016 |
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Bulletin No.: PIC6142A Published date: 05/13/2019
Preliminary Information
PIC6142A Burning Odor on Volts When Operating in Extended Range, Hold, or Mountain Modes
Models
Brand: Model: Model Years:
VIN:
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Engine: Transmissions:
Chevrolet Volt 2016 All All
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Supersession Statement
This PI was superseded to update recommendations. Please discard PIC6142.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this
PI.
Condition / Concern
Engine Cover Foam not installed correctly
3) Foam installed folded over, contacting the line
Recommendations / Instructions
Please inspect the Engine cover and Compare to the pictures to see if the foam is folded.
1) If the Foam is deformed then replace the cover.
2) If a burning odor was noted replace the cabin filter also.
2) Foam is Deformed from heat
1) Cover and foam installed Correctly
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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Bulletin No.: PIC6142A
Published date: 05/13/2019
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Bulletin No.: PIC6142
Date: Oct-2015
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- Has a multi-layered construction that creates 'separated' media in order to contain particles
- Some ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts may have formerly appeared as GM Genuine Parts (OE) or ACDelco Professional
- ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors.
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