NHTSA ID Number: 10089406
Manufacturer Communication Number: 46650
Summary
46650 – SERVICE UPDATE. ON CERTAIN 2016 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET TRAX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 1.4L ENGINE (RPO LUV), ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (RPO F46) AND A 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (RPO MNK), THE TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY BE UNDER FILLED BY 350ML. (11.8 FL OZ.). CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILL TO THE PROPER LEVEL.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| CHEVROLET | TRAX | 2016 |
Parts
| 1 | Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid 1Qt. (946 Ml) | 88865601 |
| 19264717
(Canada) |
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#46650: Transmission Fluid Level Low – (Jul 1, 2016)
| Subject: | 46650 Transmission Fluid Level Low |
| Models: | 2016 Chevrolet Trax |
|---|
| Reference Number: | N162046650 | Release Date: | June 2016 |
| GWM Number: | 2046650 | Revision: | 00 |
| Attention: | This service update includes vehicles in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the dealership for any reason. This bulletin will expire at the end of the involved vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty period. |
| Make | Model | Model Year | RPO | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | ||||
| Chevrolet | Trax | 2016 | 2016 | LUV
F46 MNK |
1.4L Engine
All-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic Transmission |
Involved vehicles are marked “open” on the Investigate Vehicle History screen in GM Global Warranty Management system. This site should always be checked to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections and/or repairs.
| Condition | On certain 2016 model year Chevrolet Trax vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine (RPO LUV), All-Wheel Drive (RPO F46) and a 6-speed automatic transmission (RPO MNK), the transmission fluid may be under filled by 350ml. (11.8 fl oz.). |
| Correction | Check the transmission fluid and fill to the proper level. |
Parts
| Quantity | Part Name | Part No. |
| 1 | Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid 1Qt. (946 Ml) | 88865601 |
| 19264717
(Canada) |
Warranty Information
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time | Trans. Type | Net Item |
| 9102369 | Fill Transmission to Correct Level | 0.6 | ZFAT | N/A |
Service Procedure
- Open the hood and install fender covers.
- Remove the fluid fill cap.
- Fill the transmission to the proper level with the correct fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check in SI.
- Install the fluid fill cap.
- Remove fender covers and close hood.
Dealer Responsibility
Whenever a vehicle subject to this service update enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your facility for service in the future, and the vehicle is still covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the service update correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
All new, used, GM Certified Used, courtesy transportation vehicles, dealer shuttle vehicles, etc. in dealers’ possession and subject to this bulletin must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this bulletin before customers take possession of these vehicles. Involved vehicles must be held and not delivered to customers, dealer-traded, released to auction, used for demonstration, or any other purpose.
All GM Certified Used vehicles currently in the dealers’ inventory within the Certified Pre-Owned Inventory System (CPOIS) will be de-certified and must be held and remedied per the service procedure in this bulletin. Upon submitting an accepted/paid warranty transaction in the Global Warranty Management (GWM) system, the vehicle can be re-certified for sale within the CPOIS system, or once again be used in the CTP program.
GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
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URGENT – DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY
Date: June 30, 2016
Subject: 46650 – Service Update
Transmission Fluid Level Low
Models: 2016 Chevrolet Trax Equipped with 1.4L Engine (LUV), All-Wheel Drive (F46) and 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (MNK)
To: All Chevrolet Dealers
General Motors is releasing Service Update 46650 today. The total number of U.S. vehicles involved is approximately 1,339. Please see the attached bulletin for details.
Global Warranty Management (GWM)
The Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) screen in the GWM system will be updated July 1, 2016. A list of involved vehicles in dealer new inventory is attached to this message. Please hold all warranty transactions until the VIN appears in IVH.
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Service Update
46650
Release Date: June 2016
Revision: 00
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- Backward compatible with previous DEXRON automatic transmission fluids and can be used as a much-improved replacement for older vehicles/transmissions originally using previous DEXRON fluids
- Improved performance over previous DEXRON fluids in: friction durability, viscosity stability, aeration and foam control, and oxidation resistance
- Potential to enable improved fuel economy and longer transmission life
- Provides for extended drain intervals
- Formulated with full-synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions
- Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
- Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
- Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
- Formulated with full-synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions
- Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
- Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
- Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
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