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Service bulletin PIP-5090-D

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 id10054493
Published by NHTSA2014-01-29
Manufacturer's numberPIP-5090-D
Manufacturer's date2013-12-01
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA's summary

GM: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE SHAFT MAY NOT B FULLY SEATED INTO THE PTU. *JS

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

Transmission and driveline, Axle

Vehicles listed
BUICK LACROSSE2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BUICK REGAL2014
CADILLAC XTS2013, 2014

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

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G-1694702017-08-15. Service bulletin. 12313 - Special Coverage. The chrome layer on the balance chain pins may wear, allowing the chain to stretch. This would cause an engine noise, and if left untreated, could cause the chain to break, leading to engine damage. In addition, the fuel pump plunger shaft seal may wear and allow fuel to leak into the crankcase, setting P0172 DTC, and illuminating the Malfunction Indicator Light. This can cause engine run-on and/or the engine to run rough. If this condition occurs within the stated terms, dealers will replace the engine balance chain and fuel pump.
06-00-89-026L2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
PI0561A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the right and left axle shaft seals to eliminate a squeak or chirp noise due to the lack of lubrication.
PIP5090C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a noise, vibration or shudder on acceleration from a stop. Technician should replace the right hand axle shaft retaining ring. Technician will need to inspect the splines on the half shaft for damage. Technician should also inspect the splined end of the Power Transfer Unit for excessive wear.
PIP5090B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a noise, vibration or shudder on acceleration from a stop. Technician should replace the right hand axle shaft retaining ring. Technician will need to inspect the splines on the half shaft for damage. Technician should also inspect the splined end of the Power Transfer Unit for excessive wear.
PIP50902017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a noise, vibration or shudder on acceleration from a stop. Technician may find that the right front axle shaft is not fully seated into the Power Transfer Unit. Technician will need to replace the right hand axle shaft and retaining ring.
PIP5090D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a noise, vibration or shudder on acceleration from a stop. Technician should replace the right hand axle shaft retaining ring. Technician will need to inspect the splines on the half shaft for damage. Technician should also inspect the splined end of the Power Transfer Unit for excessive wear.
PIP50902016-04-26. Service bulletin. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.