Special Coverage Adjustment – Plugged PCV Orifice in Intake Manifold – 2010-2014 Buick Chevrolet GMC

2013 Buick LaCrosse

NHTSA ID Number: 10090101 Manufacturer Communication Number: 14882 Summary 14882 – Special Coverage. Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (LAF, LEA or LUK) that have experienced high oil consumption may also experience a frozen and/or plugged PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) system during cold weather operation. This condition may increase crankcase pressure leading to a rear crankshaft … Read more

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

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

Hiss Noise Or Gurgle Noise From Dash – Reduced Heater Performance – 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro

2015 Chevrolet Camaro

NHTSA ID Number: 10113944 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC5984B   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnosis and repair vehicles with a noise can be heard from the dash area while the engine is running. Some vehicles may have a heater with reduced performance. Technician will gain access to the … Read more