Use of Surface Conditioning Disks When Cleaning Gasket Sealing Surfaces and/or Reused Parts – GM Passenger Cars and Trucks

General Motors

NHTSA ID Number: 10222732 Manufacturer Communication Number: 00-06-01-012L Summary This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.   The Use of Surface Conditioning Disks Notice: Do not use abrasive pad/bristle devices to clean the gasket surfaces of … Read more

Excessive Oil Consumption – Perform Oil Consumption Test and/or Install Piston and Piston Ring Kit – 2010-2013 Buick Chevrolet GMC

2013 Buick LaCrosse

NHTSA ID Number: 10163271 Manufacturer Communication Number: 130601003I   Summary This technical bulletin provides Correction information to find the cause of oil consumption. Techs should perform an oil consumption test first, check for oil leaks and if rate of oil consumption is high, then replace the pistons and the rings.     20 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE … Read more

Transmission Clutch Wave Plate – 2007-2009 Buick Chevrolet GMC Pontiac Saturn

2009 Buick Enclave

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.     21 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR … Read more

Torque to Yield Bolt Breakage and Use of Bolt Extractor Tool Kit – 2002-2009 Buick Chevrolet GMC Oldsmobile HUMMER Saab

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche

NHTSA ID Number: 10017818 Manufacturer Communication Number: 050601026   Summary INFORMATION ON USE OF BOLT EXTRACTOR TOOL KIT PART NUMBER EN-47702 FOR REMOVING BROKEN CYLINDER HEAD OR MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS ON INLINE TRUCK ENGINES. *TT     25 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR BUICK RAINIER 2004-2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO 2004-2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2002-2006 GMC CANYON 2004-2006 … Read more

Inline 4 5 And 6 Cylinder Engines With P0017 – 2004-2012 Buick Chevrolet GMC Hummer Oldsmobile

2012 Chevrolet Colorado

NHTSA ID Number: 10139320 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP4945B   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0017 may be set current or history. Technician will need to follow published Service Information and all technical services … Read more