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Service bulletin PI-0671

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10043629
Published by NHTSA2012-04-17
Manufacturer's numberPI-0671
Manufacturer's date2012-02-01
NHTSA componentSTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

NHTSA's summary

GENERAL MOTORS: RESERVOIR FOR POWER STEERING FLUID IS HEAT DAMAGED AND LEAKING. MAY CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP. *PE

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Steering, Power steering

Vehicles listed
BUICK ENCLAVE2012
BUICK LACROSSE2012
BUICK REGAL2012
BUICK VERANO2012
CADILLAC CTS2012
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC SRX2012
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE2012
CHEVROLET CAMARO2012
CHEVROLET CAPRICE2012
CHEVROLET COLORADO2012
CHEVROLET CORVETTE2012
CHEVROLET CRUZE2012
CHEVROLET EQUINOX2012
CHEVROLET EXPRESS2012
CHEVROLET IMPALA2012
CHEVROLET MALIBU2012
CHEVROLET ORLANDO2012
CHEVROLET SILVERADO2012
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 25002012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 35002012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SONIC2012
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN2012
CHEVROLET TAHOE2012
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE2012
CHEVROLET VOLT2012
GMC ACADIA2012
GMC CANYON2012
GMC SAVANA2012
GMC SIERRA2012
GMC SIERRA 25002012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 35002012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC TERRAIN2012
GMC YUKON2012
GMC YUKON DENALI2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC YUKON DENALI XL2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC YUKON XL2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC YUKON XL 15002012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
SAAB 9-4X2012
SAAB 9-52012

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
11V3980002011-08-05. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
PIT5076C2023-12-26. Service bulletin. Learning Issues When Repairing Service Stability/Traction Message.
120232002A2023-12-04. Service bulletin. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Operation (Replace Power Steering Fluid)
120232001A2023-12-04. Service bulletin. Hydraulic Power Steering Leak at Hose Connection to Steering Rack
05-02-32-008F2018-06-11. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering pump and line to correct the customers concern of lack of steering assit when stopped or parking lot manuvers.
13-02-32-001B2018-05-29. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair any power steering leak that may be caused from extremely low temperatures and use the recommended fluid.
PI12942018-05-29. Service bulletin. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to check the EPS power and ground and reprogram the p/s module to correct the customers concern of the Intermittent Service Power Steering message on.
13-02-32-001C2018-05-29. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair any power steering leak that may be caused from extremely low temperatures and use the recommended fluid.
05-02-32-008F2018-05-29. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering pump and line to correct the customers concern of lack of steering assit when stopped or parking lot manuvers.
16NA2182018-05-21. Service bulletin. Brake Hydrdroboost Leaking Power Steering Fluid, this may be due to overheating (thermal set of the hydro boost seals) from lack of/insufficient cooling by the loop cooler.
PIT53382018-05-07. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have a Service Power Steering or Service Hybrid System message displayed on the Driver Information Center, Charging System indicator lamp on, Loss of power steering assist, and or Loss of 12 volt battery power. Technician will need to replace the Accessory DC Power Control Module.