Intermittent Crank/No Start with DTC P1682 Set – 2012-2015 Buick Verano & 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze

2015 Chevrolet Cruze

NHTSA ID Number: 10113563 Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1422   Summary This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern on an intermittent crank/no start in cold climate conditions, or a technician finding DTC P1682 set as current or in history.     9 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR BUICK VERANO 2012-2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE … Read more

14179 – Transmission Shift Cable – 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS & 2014 Cadillac CTS

2014 Cadillac ATS

June 19, 2014 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V338000 Transmission Shift Cable Detachment/Rollaway Risk If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes … Read more

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