Repair Tips

Avoiding Torque Converter Or Crankshaft Damage While Diagnosing Noise Concerns Do Not Separate The Torque Converter From the Flex Plate – GM Passenger Cars and Trucks

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General Motors

NHTSA ID Number: 10220319 Manufacturer Communication Number: 22-NA-181 Summary This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.   Condition Some customers may comment on a noise coming from underneath the vehicle equipped … Read more

Water/Ice In Door Sill Plate Area – 2018 Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra 1500

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2018 Chevrolet Silverado

NHTSA ID Number: 10160990 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5680 Summary This Preliminary information communicates an issues with water/ice building up on the door sill plate and advising dealership to inspect and reseal the door water deflector.   2 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2018 GMC SIERRA 1500 2018     SEOCONTENT-START Bulletin No.: PIT5680 … Read more

Squeak Chirp Noise from Front Axle in 2WD – 2019-2021 Chevrolet GMC Cadillac

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

NHTSA ID Number: 10193454 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5653K   Summary This Preliminary information communicates that engineering is investigating a repair for a chirp noise associated with the front axle assembly.     10 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR CADILLAC ESCALADE 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2019-2021 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2021 CHEVROLET TAHOE 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500 2019-2021 GMC … Read more

Gurgle Noise from Heater Core after Performing 19-NA-007 – 2015-2019 Chevrolet Colorado & GMC Canyon

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2019 Chevrolet Colorado

NHTSA ID Number: 10161033 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5688 Summary This preliminary information was released to advise of an alternate means of purging the air from the cooling system.   10 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET COLORADO 2015-2019 GMC CANYON 2015-2019     SEOCONTENT-START Bulletin No.: PIT5688 Published date: 05/20/2019 Preliminary Information PIT5688 Diagnostic Tip: Gurgle noise … Read more

Ticking or Popping Noise at Roof Rail Assist Handle(s) – 2018-2019 Chevrolet GMC Holden

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2019 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10163211 Manufacturer Communication Number: 19NA013 Summary This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing a ticking or popping noise at roof rail assist handle(s).   3 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2018-2019 GMC TERRAIN 2018     SEOCONTENT-START Service Bulletin Bulletin No.: 19-NA-013 Date: July, 2019 … Read more