Duramax Diesel New Model Features – 2016 Chevrolet Colorado & GMC Canyon

2016 Chevrolet Colorado

NHTSA ID Number: 10126380 Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1539 Summary This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on the introduction of the new 2.8L Duramax diesel engine for the 2016 midsize pickup trucks, to help the service department personnel become familiar with some of the vehicles new features and to describe some of the action they will need to … Read more

SES Light with Misfire Codes or Possible Oil or Coolant Leak – 2010-2020 Buick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC

2019 Chevrolet Camaro

NHTSA ID Number: 10178361 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5095G   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking  and it is … Read more

Ticking, Tap, or Rattle Noise From Engine – 2013-2019 Buick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC

2019 Cadillac XTS

NHTSA ID Number: 10156938 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5331G   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information on a rattle, tick, or knock type noise. Any drivability concerns they should be addressed prior to the following diagnostic progression. A sound file or video with sound of the noise needs to be made prior to dis-assembly to help isolate … Read more

Adding An Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller – 2015-2019 Chevrolet Colorado & GMC Canyon

2016 Chevrolet Colorado

NHTSA ID Number: 10162160 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5324B Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing an aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller. Technician will find that that vehicle is not equipped with Trailering Package Regular Production Option Code Z82, there are also blunt cut wires at the spare tire for the trailer connector. Technician … Read more

Throttle Body – Reduced Power Mode – 2008-2012 Buick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC Hummer Pontiac Saturn

2012 GMC Canyon

NHTSA ID Number: 10135171 Manufacturer Communication Number: GCUS-9-1009   Summary 14582A – Special Coverage (2012 model year Buick Enclave, Lacrosse, Regal; Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles have been removed). On some various model year vehicles, the throttle-position sensor may cause the engine to run rough, cause the malfunction-indicator lamp and/or an engine reduced power message to … Read more