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:
from to
Chevrolet
Volt 2016 All All
All All
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This PI was superseded to update recommendations.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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- Equipped with long media in the non-woven material/compound media in order to help capture particles while increasing air flow
- 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
. - GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet
, Buick
, GMC, or Cadillac
vehicle
- Bosch High Efficiency Cabin Air Filters are designed to provide your vehicle with the ultimate in clean, fresh, odor-free air for you and your family
- Without adding formulated chemical odor neutralizer, Bosch HEPA cabin filters provide true clean air to enhance respiratory health
- Melt-blown electrostatic layer and very dense media provides greater trapping capabilities; Additional static cotton layer added to HEPA Media to provide higher capacity
- Structural ribs added to provide increase stability of filter; product comes with multi colors (blue and white)
- Cabin air filters should be replaced at least once every 12 months (or every 12K miles)
- Equipped with long media in the non-woven material/compound media in order to help capture particles while increasing air flow
- 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
. - GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet
, Buick
, GMC, or Cadillac
vehicle
- [Compatible Vehicles]: For Buick
: Allure 2010, LaCrosse 2010-2016, Verano 2012-2017, Regal 2011-2017, Encore 2013-2022, Cascada 2016-2019, For Cadillac
: ELR 2014-2016, SRX 2010-2016 - [Compatible Vehicles]: For Chevrolet
: Cruze 2011-2016, Cruze Limited 2016, Malibu 2013-2015, Malibu Limited 2016, Orlando 2012-2014, Sonic 2012-2020, Spark 2013-2022, Spark EV 2014-2016, Trax 2013-2022, Volt 2011-2015, For Saab
: 9-4X 2011, 9-5 2010-2011 - [Replacement for OE Numbers]: For General Motors
: 13271190, 13271191, 13503675, 13503677, 52420930, 95369731 - [Replacement for Competitor Numbers]: For 4090, 24191, 24590, 94590, 224590, 1808246, 13271191, 453-6035, 5005-335272, 81920006, 902560, 90256P, AFC1457, AQ1164C, C36154, C36154C, C3929WS, CAF1872C, CAF1872M, CAF1872P, CAF2036C, CAF6154C, CCF1872, CF10775, CF1232, CF176, CF181, CF197, CF199, CF202, CF-247, CU2442, CUK2442, DC6154, F4191, F4191C, FCAF1872C, FPCF10775, LA472, LAK740, MC36154, P3929WS, PA10130, PBC36154, PC-121, PC6154C, PC6154C-P, PC6154X, PCA6154, PCF6154, VC6154, XC36154, XC36154C, XCS36048
- The different model year spans involved: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022.
- Compatible with Chevrolet
Cheyenne (2014-2018), Silverado 1500 (2014-2018), Silverado 1500 LD (2019), Silverado 2500 (2015-2018), Silverado 2500 HD (2015-2019), Silverado 3500 (2015-2018), Silverado 3500 HD (2015-2019), Silverado 4500/5500/6500 HD (2019-2024), Suburban (2015-2020), Suburban 3500 HD (2016-2019), Tahoe (2015-2020) - Compatible with GMC Sierra (2014-2018), Sierra 1500 (2014-2018), Sierra 1500 Limited (2019), Sierra 2500 HD (2015-2019), Sierra 3500 HD (2015-2019), Yukon (2015-2020), Yukon XL (2015-2020)
- Compatible with Cadillac
Escalade (2014-2020), Escalade EV (2015-2020); Compatible with International CV515 (2019-2024) - Compatible with FRAM CF11809; Replacement Made for General Motors
Genuine Part# 22808781, 23281440 - Clean air for driver and passengers. Contains soda and carbon to generate fresh breeze air.
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