# Service bulletin PIP5203A

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.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10112109
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-08\-15
- Manufacturer's number: PIP5203A
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-07\-10
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a service engine soon light on. Technician will find diagnostic trouble codes P0089 and P228D set in the engine control module. This concern could be due to an incorrect intake camshaft or camshaft actuator sprocket. A diagnostic trouble code of P0171 could also set from installing incorrect injectors.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10112109-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10112109-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system, Transmission and driveline

## Trouble codes named

P0089, P0171, P228D

## Vehicles listed

- 2010 to 2011 BUICK LACROSSE
- 2011 BUICK REGAL
- 2010 to 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
- 2010 to 2011 GMC TERRAIN

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2016350](/recalls/tc/2016350.md), 2016-07-07: Electrical
- [16V517000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V517000.md), 2016-07-07: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [16V502000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V502000.md), 2016-07-05: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)
- [2009355](/recalls/tc/2009355.md), 2009-12-17: Electrical

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [23\-NA\-001](/bulletins/11017252.md), 2025-04-28, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- [21\-NA\-043](/bulletins/11014230.md), 2025-02-12, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY/WIPER; SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold \(prepping\) to the customer.
- [PIT5962B](/bulletins/11011805.md), 2024-12-12, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- [04\-06\-01\-029K](/bulletins/11011205.md), 2024-12-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; STEERING; ENGINE. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- [24\-NA\-223](/bulletins/11010651.md), 2024-11-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30, 6T35, 6T40, 6T45, and 6T50 Transmissions.
- [20\-NA\-132](/bulletins/11010421.md), 2024-11-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- [20\-NA\-138](/bulletins/11009756.md), 2024-11-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
- [PIP4723J](/bulletins/11009156.md), 2024-10-25, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- [08\-07\-30\-026I](/bulletins/11009088.md), 2024-10-24, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto\-start feature, if equipped.
- [PIC5650L](/bulletins/11007196.md), 2024-09-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies.

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