Category: Recalls

Product Emission Recall – Catalytic Converter Internal Damage – 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze & Chevrolet Sonic

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NHTSA ID Number: 10143749

Manufacturer Communication Number: 16186 01

 

Summary

16186-01 – Emission Recall. On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine (RPO LWE), cracking of ceramic components internal to the catalytic converter may occur as a result of higher than anticipated exhaust temperatures. If this occurs, the catalytic converter low efficiency diagnostic will set and the malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate. Dealers are to reprogram the engine control module with calibrations that prevent higher than expected exhaust temperatures. (service procedure revised)

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Product Emission Recall – High Pressure Fuel Pump – 2010-2011 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain

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NHTSA ID Number: 10119010

Manufacturer Communication Number: GCUS-3-702

 

Summary

43180 – Emission Recall. The engine mounted high pressure fuel pump may develop excessive wear on the plunger piston shaft and shaft seal. If this happens fuel can leak into the engine oil crankcase and result in the engine running rough and illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp. Dealers are to replace the high pressure fuel pump.

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