Information on Black Smoke, Rough Idle and Minimal Misfires on Cold Start – GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks

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NHTSA ID Number: 10198847

Manufacturer Communication Number: 19NA044

 

Summary

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

 

 


593 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
BUICK CASCADA 2016-2019
BUICK ENCLAVE 2008-2021
BUICK ENCORE 2013-2021
BUICK ENCORE GX 2020-2021
BUICK ENVISION 2016-2021
BUICK LACROSSE 2008-2019
BUICK LUCERNE 2008-2012
BUICK REGAL 2011-2020
BUICK TERRAZA 2008
BUICK VERANO 2012-2017
CADILLAC ATS 2013-2019
CADILLAC CT4 2020-2021
CADILLAC CT5 2020-2021
CADILLAC CT6 2016-2020
CADILLAC CTS 2008-2019
CADILLAC CTS-V 2014
CADILLAC DTS 2008-2011
CADILLAC ELR 2014-2017
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008-2021
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2008-2021
CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2008-2013
CADILLAC SRX 2008-2016
CADILLAC STS 2008-2011
CADILLAC XLR 2008-2009
CADILLAC XT4 2019-2021
CADILLAC XT5 2017-2021
CADILLAC XT6 2020-2021
CADILLAC XTS 2013-2019
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2008-2013
CHEVROLET AVEO 2009-2018
CHEVROLET BLAZER 2019-2021
CHEVROLET BOLT EV 2020-2021
CHEVROLET C SERIES 2008-2009
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2010-2021
CHEVROLET CAPRICE 2011-2017
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2008, 2012-2018
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT 2009-2012
CHEVROLET CHEYENNE 2017
CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS 2015-2017
CHEVROLET COBALT 2008-2010
CHEVROLET COLORADO 2008-2012, 2014-2021
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2008-2021
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2011-2019
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2008-2021
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2008-2021
CHEVROLET HHR 2008-2011
CHEVROLET IMPALA 2008-2020
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008-2021
CHEVROLET N300 2014-2016, 2018
CHEVROLET N300 MAX 2017
CHEVROLET ORLANDO 2017
CHEVROLET S10 2016-2018
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2008-2014, 2017-2021
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 2008-2021
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 4500HD 2019-2021
CHEVROLET SONIC 2012-2020
CHEVROLET SPARK 2013-2021
CHEVROLET SPARK EV 2014-2017
CHEVROLET SS 2014-2017
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2008-2021
CHEVROLET T SERIES 2008-2010
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2008-2021
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2008-2009, 2017-2019, 2021
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2009-2021
CHEVROLET TRAX 2013-2021
CHEVROLET UPLANDER 2008-2009
CHEVROLET VOLT 2011-2014, 2016-2019
GMC ACADIA 2008-2021
GMC CANYON 2008-2009, 2015-2021
GMC ENVOY 2008-2009
GMC SAVANA 2008-2009, 2014-2021
GMC SIERRA 1500 2014, 2019-2021
GMC SIERRA 2500 2008-2009, 2014-2021
GMC SIERRA DENALI 2008-2009, 2015-2019
GMC TERRAIN 2010-2021
GMC YUKON 2008-2021
GMC YUKON DENALI 2008-2009
GMC YUKON DENALI XL 2008-2009
GMC YUKON XL 2008-2009, 2014-2021
HUMMER H2 2008-2009
HUMMER H3 2008-2009
PONTIAC G3 2008-2009
PONTIAC G5 2008-2009
PONTIAC G6 2008-2009
PONTIAC G8 2008-2009
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2008
PONTIAC MONTANA 2008-2009
PONTIAC PURSUIT 2008-2009
PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2008-2009
PONTIAC TORRENT 2008-2009
PONTIAC VIBE 2008-2009
SAAB 9-7X 2008-2009
SATURN ASTRA 2008-2009
SATURN AURA 2008-2009
SATURN OUTLOOK 2008-2009
SATURN RELAY 2008
SATURN SKY 2008-2009
SATURN VUE 2008-2009

 


Condition

Some customers may comment on black smoke, rough idle, and minimal misfires on cold start.

Some customers may also state that the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is not illuminated.

 

Information

With the introduction of direct fuel injection systems, GM has revised the cold start control system to reduce cold start emissions. Quicker catalytic converter heating helps meet the ever-changing emission requirements and improve fuel economy.

 



1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 19-NA-044
Date: May, 2021

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10198847

MC-10198847-9999.pdf 68.269KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10114113

Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1223B

 

Summary

This informational bulletin provides information on black smoke and rough idle on cold start.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PI1223B
Date: 05-May-2016

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10114113

MC-10114113-9999.pdf 89.006KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10137933

Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1223A

 

Summary

This preliminary bulletin explains a normal condition of a customers concern of a rough idle and black smoke on cold starts.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PI1223A
Date: June, 2014

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10137933

MC-10137933-9999.pdf 219.199KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10135220

Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1223

 

Summary

This preliminary bulletin explains a normal condition of a customers concern of a rough idle and black smoke on cold starts.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PI1223
Date: April, 2014

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10135220

MC-10135220-9999.pdf 218.241KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10083782

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5189B

 

Summary

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF BLACK SMOKE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER SITTING.

 

1 Associated Document

Service Bulletin Document

Bulletin No.: PIP5189B
Date: Apr-2016

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10083782

SB-10083782-5448.pdf 90.107KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10078744

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP-5189-B

 

Summary

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF BLACK SMOKE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER SITTING.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIP5189B
Date: 27-Apr-2016

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10078744

MC-10078744-7690.pdf 86.381KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10095974

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5189A

 

Summary

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT MAY HAVE BLACK SMOKE ON A COLD START. A DUAL-PULSE INJECTION STRATEGY IS UTILIZED DURING ENGINE COLD START TO REDUCE THE TIME REQUIRED TO BRING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THIS SPLIT INJECTION STRATEGY LASTS FOR ABOUT 60 SECONDS ON COLD START. THIS PROCESS MAY CAUSE THE CUSTOMER TO SEE INCREASED BLACK SMOKE DURING COLD START AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED NORMAL.

 

2 Associated Documents

Service Bulletin Document

Bulletin No.: PIP5189A
Date: Feb-2016

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10095974

SB-10095974-2280.pdf 89.397KB

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Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIP5189A
Date: Feb-2016

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10095974

MC-10095974-2280.pdf 89.397KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10111785

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5189

 

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see increased black smoke during cold start and should be considered normal.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIP5189
Date: Apr-2014

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10111785

MC-10111785-9999.pdf 77.321KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10070036

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5189

 

Summary

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

 

1 Associated Document

Service Bulletin Document

Bulletin No.: PIP5189
Date: April, 2014

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10070036

SB-10070036-0335.pdf 34.572KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10114908

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP4919E

 

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see increased black smoke during cold start and should be considered normal.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIP4919E
Date: Oct-2015

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10114908

MC-10114908-9999.pdf 96.301KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10139389

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP4919D

 

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see increased black smoke during cold start and should be considered normal.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIP4919D
Date: Mar-2015

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10139389

MC-10139389-9999.pdf 94.71KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10111829

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP4919C

 

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see increased black smoke during cold start and should be considered normal.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIP4919C
Date: Apr-2014

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10111829

MC-10111829-9999.pdf 93.308KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10112019

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP4919B

 

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see increased black smoke during cold start and should be considered normal.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIP4919B
Date: Jan-2014

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10112019

MC-10112019-9999.pdf 92.89KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10111980

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP4919A

 

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see increased black smoke during cold start and should be considered normal.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIP4919A
Date: Jan-2014

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10111980

MC-10111980-9999.pdf 91.959KB

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