Diagnostic Tip – Diesel Exhaust Fluid System Contamination – 2010-2023 Chevrolet & GMC

Chevrolet GMC Cadillac

NHTSA ID Number: 10222781 Manufacturer Communication Number: 19-NA-237 Summary This informational bulletin explains how to identify possible DEF contamination.   Condition Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions: Exhaust fluid quality poor message on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Diesel exhaust fluid warning lamp on. Other exhaust fluid quality related concerns.   … Read more

Duramax Intermittent High Idle Or Elevated Idle Descriptions – 2010-2016 Chevrolet & GMC

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

NHTSA ID Number: 10111705 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP4912E   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on vehicles that may have an intermittent high idle. If a technician has duplicated, or the customer description aligns with the speeds mentioned in the idle speed description tables, the idle speed should be considered a normal characteristic … Read more

Special Coverage Adjustment 16087 Hazard Warning Flashers Activation – 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS

2014 Cadillac XTS

NHTSA ID Number: 10125992 Manufacturer Communication Number: GCUS-9-3216 Summary 16087 Special Coverage. On some vehicles, the hazard flashers may turn on after the vehicle is shut down and/or they may turn on while driving. If the hazard flashers turn on after the vehicle is shut down and left unattended for a long period of time, the battery … Read more

Intermittent Theft Deterrent Alarm or Horn or Hood Ajar Message – 2013 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain

2013 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10062880 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5176B Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an intermittent “Hood Open” message displayed on the Driver Information Center, intermittent theft deterrent alarm or horn activation, and intermittent remote vehicle start event. Technician will need to replace the hood latch assembly if … Read more

Power Liftgate Does Not Stay Fully Open Or Drifts Down A Few Inches – 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain

2013 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10112936 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5072D Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after opening the power liftgate, it will not stay in the full open position and may drift down a few inches before coming to a rest. Technician will ensure the vehicle does not have the incorrect … Read more