6.6L LBZ, LB7, LLY Duramax Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Design Change — New Head Gasket Part Numbers and Head Bolt Torque Specifications – 2001-2006 Chevrolet GMC

2006 Chevrolet Silverado

NHTSA ID Number: 10019849 Manufacturer Communication Number: 060601006 Summary INFORMATION ON 2006 6.6 LBZ LLY DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET CHANGE – NEW HEAD GASKET AND TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT   8 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET C4500 2006 CHEVROLET C5500 2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2006 GMC C4500 2006 GMC C5500 2006 GMC … Read more

Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage – GM Passenger Cars and Trucks

General Motors

NHTSA ID Number: 10222777 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-00-89-004E Summary This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.   This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. … Read more

Power Take-Off (PTO) Inoperative or Not Operating Properly – 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak & GMC TopKick C4500-C7500

NHTSA ID Number: 10020825 Manufacturer Communication Number: 0608131001   Summary POWER TAKE-OFF INOPERATIVE OR NOT OPERATING PROPERLY   2 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET KODIAK 2006 GMC TOPKICK 6500 2006   Parts Relay 12193601 [easyazon_cta align=”center” identifier=”B01CXA42XK” key=”small-light” locale=”US” tag=”gmoemdtc-20″] Connector Body 15306045 [easyazon_cta align=”center” identifier=”B000C9SNPI” key=”small-light” locale=”US” tag=”gmoemdtc-20″] Transmission Control Module N/A     … 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

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