Diagnostic Tip – Diesel Exhaust Fluid System Contamination – 2010-2023 Chevrolet & GMC

Chevrolet GMC Cadillac

NHTSA ID Number: 10222781 Manufacturer Communication Number: 19-NA-237 Summary This informational bulletin explains how to identify possible DEF contamination.   Condition Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions: Exhaust fluid quality poor message on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Diesel exhaust fluid warning lamp on. Other exhaust fluid quality related concerns.   … Read more

Intermittent Theft Deterrent Alarm or Horn or Hood Ajar Message – 2013 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain

2013 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10062880 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5176B Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an intermittent “Hood Open” message displayed on the Driver Information Center, intermittent theft deterrent alarm or horn activation, and intermittent remote vehicle start event. Technician will need to replace the hood latch assembly if … Read more

Power Liftgate Does Not Stay Fully Open Or Drifts Down A Few Inches – 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain

2013 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10112936 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5072D Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after opening the power liftgate, it will not stay in the full open position and may drift down a few inches before coming to a rest. Technician will ensure the vehicle does not have the incorrect … Read more

Service Steering Message or Service Stability Message – 2010-2014 Buick Chevrolet GMC

2014 Chevrolet Cruze

NHTSA ID Number: 10112379 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5063D Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip service steering message or service stability message. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code C056E Sym 42 and a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0569 Sym 3A setting after a new steering gear assembly was installed. If … Read more

Radio Display Blank, Freezes and/or Locks Up – 2015 Buick Chevrolet GMC

2015 Chevrolet Camaro

NHTSA ID Number: 10112810 Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1356H   Summary This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on when the radio screen is blank, locked-up or is frozen. However, the radio audio may still be heard. This may have led to a battery drain at one point in which the issue is resolved afterwards. No OnStar® interaction is … Read more