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NHTSA ID Number: 10062880
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5176B
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an intermittent “Hood Open” message displayed on the Driver Information Center, intermittent theft deterrent alarm or horn activation, and intermittent remote vehicle start event. Technician will need to replace the hood latch assembly if the vehicle is built before 09/06/2012.
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
Parts
| Latch, Hood Prim & Secd With Remote Start RPO (BTV) | 22909711 |
| Latch, Hood Prim & Secd Without Remote Start | 22909710  |
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#PIT5176B: Intermittent Theft Deterrent Alarm or Horn or Hood Ajar Message – (Feb 5, 2013)
| Subject: | Intermittent Theft Deterrent Alarm or Horn or Hood Ajar Message |
| Models: | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox |
| 2013 GMC Terrain | |
| Vehicles built before 9/6/2012 |
This PI was superseded to update subject line. Please discard PIT5176A.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern
Customers may comment on any one of the following conditions:
- Intermittent “Hood Open” message displayed on the DIC
- Intermittent theft deterrent alarm or horn activation
- Intermittent remote vehicle start event
The “Hood Open” message may turn off after cycling the ignition switch. Dealers have found that adjusting the hood latch only works for a short time and customer returns with the same concern.
This condition may be caused by moisture within the hood latch switch.
Recommendation/Instructions
Do not adjust the hood latch for this concern.
If, after performing diagnostic checks the cause of the fault is not obvious and the vehicle was built within the specified window (see Models section), it is suggested to replace the hood latch assembly.
Parts Information
| Part Number | Description |
| 22909711 | Latch, Hood Prim & Secd With Remote Start RPO (BTV) |
| 22909710 |
Latch, Hood Prim & Secd Without Remote Start |
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty use:
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
| B1541 | Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement | Use Published Labor Operation Time |
ADDITIONAL SI KEYWORDS:
sound horn
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.: PIT5176B
Date: February, 2013
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Bulletin No.: PIT5176A
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Bulletin No.: PIT5176
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