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

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