New Engine Coolant Fill Procedure – 2003 Chevrolet Express & GMC Savana

2003 Chevrolet Express

58-562 and 55-13411 OVERHEATING AFTER WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT   Application: 2003 Chevrolet Express, 2003 GMC Savana with 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L Gen III V8 Engine (VIN’s V, T, U – RPO’s LR4, LM7, LQ4)   Problem: Major engine overheating after replacing water pump.   Cause: Because the engine cooling system no longer uses a pressurized … Read more

Counterfeit Airbag Modules – 2006-2013 Buick & Chevrolet

2012 Chevrolet Camaro

NHTSA ID Number: 10163269 Manufacturer Communication Number: 120941001B   Summary This informational bulletin provides information on how to determine whether or not an airbag module is counterfeit or not and what to do if a counterfeit airbag is found.   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a consumer safety advisory to announce that potentially “tens … Read more

Jatco CVT Automatic Transmission – 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark

2015 Chevrolet Spark

NHTSA ID Number: 10113670 Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1024C   Summary This preliminary informational bulletin provides product and repair information for the Jatco CVT automatic transmission.     2 Affected Products Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET SPARK 2014-2015   Parts ACDelco CVT Fluid P/N 19260800 [easyazon_cta align=”center” identifier=”B00HA8H26A” key=”small-light” locale=”US” tag=”gmoemdtc-20″] ACDelco CVT Fluid P/N 19299096   The … Read more

Information on Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption – 2001-2016 Chevrolet GMC with 6.6L Duramax

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

NHTSA ID Number: 10137617 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-06-01-027D   Summary This informational bulletin provides information on higher then expected oil consumption.   Information on Engine Oil Consumption Guidelines for the 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine All engines require oil to lubricate and protect the load bearing and internal moving parts from wear including cylinder walls, pistons and piston … Read more

Information on New Refrigerant (R-1234yf) for A/C Service – 2013-2019 GM Passenger Cars and Trucks

2019 Chevrolet Corvette

NHTSA ID Number: 10135245 Manufacturer Communication Number: 120137001B   Summary This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on a new refrigerant (R-1234yf) for A/C service.     Product Description R-1234yf is a new environmentally friendly refrigerant that has a 99.7% lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) than R-134a. The new refrigerant is considered mildly flammable and has … Read more