NHTSA ID Number: 10162157
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5574E
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the VT40 transmission has been place on a part restriction. Dealers are to contact the Product Quality Center before replacing the transmission assembly.
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
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Bulletin No.: PIP5574F Published date: N/A
Preliminary Information
PIP5574F 2019 Chevrolet
Cruze Malibu VT40 Automatic Transmission Exchange
Models
Brand: Model: Model Years:
VIN:
from to
Engine: Transmissions:
Chevrolet
Cruze 2019 All All
All MRG
Chevrolet
Malibu 2019 All All
All MRG
Involved Region or Country North America
The 2019 VT40 Transmission part number 24293948 is on exchange through GM PQC as part of our
ongoing quality improvement efforts to assist Engineering with
Condition
product concern identification effective on 08/10/18. Your cooperation with this program is greatly
appreciated.
Cause Dealers cannot order the above part number for stocking
inventory at this time.
If your diagnosis has led to replacement of the transmission assembly please contact the Product
Quality Center (PQC) by opening a case via Dealer Case Management (DCM) From the DCM home page,
click on “New PQC Case” found on the Technical Assistance tab.
Then, in Global Connect click on the Support/Chat tab, TAC-PQC Tab, PQC -Parts Restrictions
Templates to Download the appropriate PQC -Parts Restrictions Template and save a copy to your
computer, You can attach a copy of the template to your PQC Case.
The 2019 Chevrolet
Cruze Malibu VT40 Automatic Transmission Exchange questions found below, are
contained in the Global Connect PQC -Parts Restriction template.
Note: Replacement transmissions will require 5-6 quarts of GM CVT transmission fluid P/N 19355873
(19355874 in Canada) and this is the only fluid that can be used in the VT40 transmission.
Note: (Do Not clear any DTCs prior to contacting the PQC).
Caller’s First & Last Name/Position: Technician’s Name/Direct Phone: Times In/Days Down:
Parts Manager’s Phone and Fax Number: Dealership’s Correct Address:
Has the vehicle been modified with non-production accessories?
What was the customer’s concern?
When does the concern occur. (only note the applicable) Ambient temp during the concern?
When hot (above 85 F / 29 C)? When cold (below 10 F / -12 C)? Broadcast Code:
Failed Transmission Serial Number:
List any current DTCs:
List any stored DTCs:
Note: (Do Not clear any DTCs prior to reviewing with engineering). Are there any leaks? (Y/N)
If Yes, What type of leak?
When does the leak occur?
Where is the leak located?
Were there any previous repairs related to this concern? (Y/N) If Yes, Please describe:
Was fluid level correct during diagnosis? (Y/N)
What is the condition of the trans fluid (normal/burnt)? (Y/N) Is there any metal or coolant mixed
with the trans fluid? (Y/N)
Parts Information
Description Part Number
QTY
Transmission Assembly 24293948
1
GM CVT Transmission Fluid 1 Quart Bottle. 19355873 (19355874 in
6
Canada)
Additional SI Keywords
CVT, VT40
Version History
Version 6
08/09/2018 – Created
09/10/2018 – Changed the transmission model to VT40.
10/30/2018 – Removed transmission P/N 24293948. Added fluid part number and quantity.
Modified
11/09/2018 – Added transmission P/N 24293948. 01/08/2019 – Removed transmission P/N 24289734.
06/26/2019 – Updated to include Dealer Case Management process information
07/30/2019 – Text correction.
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Bulletin No.: PIP5574F
Published date: 07/30/2019
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Bulletin No.: PIP5574E
Published date: 06/26/2019
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NHTSA ID Number: 10151826
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5574C
Bulletin No.: PIP5574B
Published date: N/A
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Bulletin No.: PIP5574A
Published date: 09/10/2018
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Bulletin No.: PIP5574
Published date: 08/16/2018
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- Continuous variable transmission fluid
- Green-colored
- Do not use DEXRON VI or the green automatic transmission fluid used in the GM continuous variable transmission
- Promotes a longer seal life
- Long fluid life
- For most automatic and & continuously variable transmissions including Ford
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- For use in 95% of vehicles including most CVTs in operation with US registered light duty applications
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