Loss of Power Steering Assist, Hard to Steer, and/or Service Power Steering Message on DIC – 2010-2017 Buick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC

2017 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10094782 Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1521B   Summary THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING FUSE FOR A CONDITION OF LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND/OR SERVICE POWER STEERING MESSAGE DISPLAYED.   48 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR BUICK LACROSSE 2013-2016 BUICK REGAL 2013-2017 BUICK VERANO 2013-2015 CADILLAC ELR … Read more

Bluetooth Audio Skipping At Times – 2012-2016 Buick Chevrolet GMC

2015 Chevrolet Camaro

NHTSA ID Number: 10113912 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC6116A Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about some vehicles that may have a concern of Bluetooth music skipping. This condition is a normal operating characteristic of the vehicle. Streaming music through Bluetooth uses a lot of the radio’s processing resources. If the radio is also … Read more

Excessive Engine Oil Consumption – 2011 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain

2011 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10118905 Manufacturer Communication Number: GCUS-9-4004   Summary 15285D – 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

Text Messaging Features – 2014-2018 Buick Chevrolet GMC

2018 Chevrolet Corvette

NHTSA ID Number: 10154290 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5444D   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the text messaging feature on some newer General Motors infotainment systems. Pair the iPhone to the system then enter the Bluetooth settings menu, select the “i” icon next to the vehicle name in the device and enable … Read more

Diagnostic Tips For DTC P219A – 2010-2015 Chevrolet GMC Buick

2015 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10114596 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5301A   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P219A. Technician should use published Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Code P219A. … Read more