Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated – DTC P0171 Set – 2011-2019 Buick Cadillac & Chevrolet

2019 Buick Encore

NHTSA ID Number: 10161925 Manufacturer Communication Number: 19NA114   Summary This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to test the PCV for proper performance before replacing the camshaft cover to correct a MIL On w/DTC P0171.     36 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR BUICK ENCORE 2013-2019 CADILLAC ELR 2014-2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE 2011-2016 CHEVROLET SONIC … Read more

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

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

Information on Engine Oil Consumption Guidelines – GM Passenger Cars & Gasoline-Powered Light Duty Trucks

General Motors

NHTSA ID Number: 10222734 Manufacturer Communication Number: 01-06-01-011M Summary This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.   All engines require oil to lubricate and protect the load bearing and internal moving parts from wear including cylinder walls, pistons and piston rings. When a piston moves down its cylinder, a … Read more

Engine Oil Consumption Engine Oil Consumption on Aluminum Block/Iron Block Engines with Active Fuel Management (AFM) – 2007-2015 Cadillac Chevrolet GMC Pontiac

2015 Chevrolet Camaro

NHTSA ID Number: 10114272 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-06-01-008M   Summary This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the customers concern to replace the left side valve cover and active fuel management oil deflector to reduce oil consumption.     Condition Engine oil consumption of vehicles with higher mileage (approximately 48,000 to 64,000 km (30,000 to 40,000 mi) and … Read more