DTC P0016 P0017 P0018 P0019 P0008 P0009 – 2004-2019 Buick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC Pontiac Saturn

2019 Chevrolet Impala

NHTSA ID Number: 10144453 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP3423P Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009 may be set. Technician will need to inspect for loose timing chains or tensioners. If after following Service Information diagnostics the root cause is not found inspect the … Read more

SES Light with Misfire Codes or Possible Oil or Coolant Leak – 2010-2020 Buick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC

2019 Chevrolet Camaro

NHTSA ID Number: 10178361 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5095G   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking  and it is … Read more

Ticking, Tap, or Rattle Noise From Engine – 2013-2019 Buick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC

2019 Cadillac XTS

NHTSA ID Number: 10156938 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5331G   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information on a rattle, tick, or knock type noise. Any drivability concerns they should be addressed prior to the following diagnostic progression. A sound file or video with sound of the noise needs to be made prior to dis-assembly to help isolate … Read more

Liftgate Rattles Over Rough Roads – 2010-2016 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain

2016 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10127239 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT4994E   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that have a rattle noise from the rear lift gate on rough roads. Technician will need to inspect the lift gate wedges by opening the lift gate, insert paper between the body side & lift-gate side … Read more

Special Coverage Adjustment – Excessive Engine Oil Consumption – 2010 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain

2010 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10118904 Manufacturer Communication Number: GCUS-9-4003   Summary 14159D – Special Coverage. Some vehicles, equipped with a 2.4L engine, may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption (less than 2,000 miles per quart of engine oil), due to piston ring wear. If this condition is present, the oil can light may illuminate on the instrument panel or … Read more