Category: Repair Tips
Water Leak In Rear Floor Area – 2011-2015 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
NHTSA ID Number: 10115111
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC5458D
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with water that may be leaking into the vehicle and accumulate in the rear floor pan area on either the left or right side of the vehicle. Technician will need to verify that the plastic water diverter that is sewn into the top is on the “wet-side” of the trim. Technician should also verify the front of the water management bag is properly attached to the body sheet metal panel then inspect the front drains for proper installation. Technician should also verify the presence and proper location of the foam tape on both the left and right side 5 bow brackets. Inspect the area of the vehicle where the folding top frame is fastened in place, if there is no visible seam sealer on the side of the vehicle that has the leak, this may be the cause for the concern.
Upper Steering Column Or Steering Wheel Pop Click Tick Snap Itch Noise While Turning The Steering Wheel – 2015-2017 Cadillac Chevrolet GMC
NHTSA ID Number: 10137730
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5452B
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a pop, click, tick, snap, or itch type noise in the steering column or steering wheel when turning left or right during low speeds or parking maneuvers. Technician will need to inspect for mis-routed airbag module wiring harness for contacting vibration damper plate in steering wheel, orreplace the column upper bearing inner race, spring, and seat.
Wet Carpet/Floor at Driver and/or Passenger Footwell Areas – 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain
NHTSA ID Number: 10126145
Manufacturer Communication Number: GCUS-9-2635
Summary
14404B – Special Coverage.Bulletin. Some vehicles may experience a cracked or fractured transmission wave plate, resulting in a loss of 3rd, 5th and reverse gears. If this condition occurs within the stated terms dealers will repair the transmission.
Dome Lamps Flash/Flicker On and Off when Operating Brake Pedal or Turn Signal – 2014-2015 Cadillac Chevrolet GMC
NHTSA ID Number: 10114114
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1268B
Summary
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace both front overhead console lamps to correct a customer concern that when the dome lamps are off, if the brake pedal is applied or turn signal is operated, the dome lamp may flash on and off in any of the passenger rows caused by sensitivity of the U42 overhead console to normal voltage fluctuations generated with activation of the brake or turn lamps.
