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

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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

Diagnostic Tips For DTC P219A – 2010-2015 Chevrolet GMC Buick

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2015 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10114596 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5301A   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P219A. Technician should use published Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Code P219A. … Read more

MIL On With DTC P0016 And/Or P0017 Setting On A Properly Timed Engine Or Crank No Start – 2006-2016 Buick Chevrolet GMC Holden Pontiac Saturn

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2016 Buick LaCrosse

NHTSA ID Number: 10081000 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP4548F   Summary THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN WHAT TO INSPECT IF CODES P0016 AND/OR P0017 ARE SETTING ON A PROPERLY TIMED ENGINE OR A CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START. TECHNICIAN SHOULD INSPECT THE RESPECTIVE INTAKE OR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT RELUCTOR TO SEE IF IT … Read more

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

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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

Excessive Oil Consumption – Perform Oil Consumption Test and/or Install Piston and Piston Ring Kit – 2010-2013 Buick Chevrolet GMC

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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