Information on Black Smoke, Rough Idle and Minimal Misfires on Cold Start – GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks

2017 Buick Regal

NHTSA ID Number: 10198847 Manufacturer Communication Number: 19NA044   Summary This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.     593 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR BUICK CASCADA 2016-2019 BUICK ENCLAVE 2008-2021 BUICK ENCORE 2013-2021 BUICK ENCORE GX 2020-2021 BUICK ENVISION … Read more

Side Detection System Message Being Displayed on Driver Information Center – DTC B101E-43 Set – 2016-2017 Chevrolet & GMC

2016 Chevrolet Camaro

NHTSA ID Number: 10137954 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-NA-122 Summary THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE SIDE OBJECT SENSOR MODULE TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT WARNING MESSAGE AND DTC SET DUE TO OUT-DATED SOFTWARE.   6 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET CAMARO 2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2016 CHEVROLET … Read more

Repeat P228C Setting On High Feature V6 Engines While Using E85 Fuel – 2011-2017 Buick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC

2017 Chevy Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10129104 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5385D Summary This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern, and the steps to repair the concern of Diagnostic Trouble Code P228C setting. The technician is to inspect the fuel and readings for the High Pressure Fuel Pump. The technician is to drain and … Read more

Product Emission Recall 17337 Diesel Particulate Matter Sensor Diagnostic Fault – 2016-2018 Chevrolet & GMC

2018 Chevrolet Silverado

NHTSA ID Number: 10137159 Manufacturer Communication Number: 17337 02   Summary 17337 02 Phase 3 – Product Emission. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles, equipped with a diesel engine. The engine control module in these vehicles may not properly diagnose a fault in the exhaust particulate matter sensor. Additionally, a … Read more

Special Coverage Adjustment – Excessive Engine Oil Consumption – 2012 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain

2012 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10118906 Manufacturer Communication Number: GCUS-9-4006   Summary 16118 – Special Coverage. Vehicles, equipped with a 2.4L engine, may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption (less than 2,000 miles [3,200 km] per quart [0.946 L] of engine oil), due to piston ring wear. If this condition is present, an audible rattle or knock from the engine … Read more