Diagnostic Tips

Vehicle Will Not Crank Waiting To Initialize Message – 2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt & 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR

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2016 Cadillac ELR

NHTSA ID Number: 10161043 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC5523G   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a no crank with a “Waiting to Initialize” message displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician may also find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.     … Read more

MIL On With DTC P0016 And/Or P0017 Setting On A Properly Timed Engine Or Crank No Start – 2006-2016 Buick Chevrolet GMC Holden Pontiac Saturn

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2016 Buick LaCrosse

NHTSA ID Number: 10081000 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP4548F   Summary THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN WHAT TO INSPECT IF CODES P0016 AND/OR P0017 ARE SETTING ON A PROPERLY TIMED ENGINE OR A CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START. TECHNICIAN SHOULD INSPECT THE RESPECTIVE INTAKE OR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT RELUCTOR TO SEE IF IT … Read more

Diagnostic Tip – Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor Message Difficult To Clear – 2010-2016 Chevrolet & GMC 6.6L Duramax Diesel

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

NHTSA ID Number: 10113907 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5007F   Summary This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that vehicles with engine Regular Production Option Code LGH or LML may have an Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor message displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician will need to complete the current Service Information diagnostic for any current Diagnostic Trouble … Read more

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated – DTC P0171 Set – 2011-2019 Buick Cadillac & Chevrolet

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2019 Buick Encore

NHTSA ID Number: 10161925 Manufacturer Communication Number: 19NA114   Summary This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to test the PCV for proper performance before replacing the camshaft cover to correct a MIL On w/DTC P0171.     36 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR BUICK ENCORE 2013-2019 CADILLAC ELR 2014-2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE 2011-2016 CHEVROLET SONIC … Read more

Air Bag Indicator Illuminated DTC B0012, B0013 – 2007-2009 Chevrolet Pontiac Saturn Opel Daewoo

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2009 Pontiac G5

NHTSA ID Number: 10113569 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-09-41-004A   Summary This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) air bag indicator illuminated. DTC B0012, B0013 may be stored in SRS System. Daewoo/Saturn/Opel/Pontiac/Chevrolet: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) air bag indicator illuminated (install protective material). Upon performing a DTC check, the … Read more