Chevrolet Spark EV (BEV) 1ET35 Transmission Fluid Appears Overheated Or Dark In Color – 2014-2016 Chevrolet Spark EV

2016 Chevrolet Spark

NHTSA ID Number: 10162132 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5295B Summary This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician vehicles equipped with Regular Production Option Code MME if the Dexron HP synthetic fluid in the 1ET35 Transmission appears to be overheated or extremely dark in color.  Technician will not replace the transmission or the transmission cooler. Technician will not recommend … Read more

Diagnostic Information For DTC P2635 With P018B – 2014-2019 Cadillac Chevrolet & GMC

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

NHTSA ID Number: 10162136 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5286B   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for a vehicle setting both a P2635 and P018B diagnostic trouble codes. The following steps may help to determine if this is caused by a fuel pressure sensor not reading the low end of the pressure range.  Technician … Read more

Information On Preparation / Washing To Avoid Damaging Bright Aluminum Moldings – Buick Cadillac Chevrolet & GMC

2017 Cadillac ATS

NHTSA ID Number: 10163667 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC5779K Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.   69 Affected Products Vehicles … Read more

Engine Replacement After Severe Internal Engine Damage – Replace Intake Manifold – GM Passenger Cars and Trucks

General Motors

NHTSA ID Number: 10222205 Manufacturer Communication Number: 00-06-01-026P Summary This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.   General Information When replacing an engine due to internal damage, extreme care should be taken when transferring the intake manifold to the new Genuine GM Part service … Read more

Reduced Power Steering Assist Engine Stall IPC / Radio / HVAC Goes Blank Various DTCs – 2014-2016 Cadillac Chevrolet GMC

Chevrolet GMC Cadillac

NHTSA ID Number: 10113356 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5405C Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a reduced or loss of power steering assist, steering wheel jerks or kicks back when turning, Service Stabilitrak message with warning chime, engine stall, Instrument Panel Cluster going blank or inoperative, radio/Integrated Center Stack going … Read more