# Service bulletin PIT5165A

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: 10112679
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-08\-15
- Manufacturer's number: PIT5165A
- Manufacturer's date: 2012\-12\-17
- NHTSA component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the step to replace the power steering cooler. Technician will need to block off the hoses near the cooler connection with appropriate clamps. After the hoses are clamped disconnect the cooler from the lines and remove the cooler. Before installing the new cooler prefill the new cooler on the bench and cap off the pre\-filled cooler ends for installation. When the new cooler is installed remove the clamps on the hoses and follow the service information for Power Steering System Bleed Procedure.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10112679-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10112679-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Steering, Power steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2008 to 2013 BUICK ENCLAVE
- 2009 to 2013 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
- 2007 to 2013 GMC ACADIA
- 2007 to 2010 SATURN OUTLOOK

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [120232002A](/bulletins/10245766.md), 2023-12-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; BACK OVER PREVENTION; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID; STEERING; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP; SERVICE BRAKES. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Operation \(Replace Power Steering Fluid\)
- [13\-02\-32\-001B](/bulletins/10138679.md), 2018-05-29, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID. 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.
- [13\-02\-32\-001C](/bulletins/10138670.md), 2018-05-29, Service bulletin: STEERING; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID. 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.
- [12\-02\-32\-002A](/bulletins/10134625.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID; STEERING. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 12\-02\-32\-002 to add the 2013\-2014 model years, add noise as a possible condition and add a Note in the Instructions section.
- [13\-02\-32\-001A](/bulletins/10134624.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 13\-02\-32\-001 to update the models information.
- [PIC6073D](/bulletins/10129901.md), 2018-03-12, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the Media Oriented Systems Transport Bus Diagnostic Tool Kit \(EL\-51578\) has been released to help diagnose any of the Media Oriented Systems Transport bus concerns. The kit contains header connectors that are installed to bypass Media Oriented Systems Transport bus modules. The bypass connector also contains a terminal for verifying Media Oriented Systems Transport control circuit voltages. Technician should review Media Oriented Systems Transport bus description and operation and Diagnostic Trouble Code U0028 diagnostic procedures.
- [13\-02\-32\-001D](/bulletins/10112278.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed the power steering system to correct a condition of power steering noise or fluid leak from power steering pump, gear or high pressure hose during extreme low temperature conditions.
- [SB\-16\-NA\-109](/bulletins/10078430.md), 2016-08-06, Service bulletin: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. "THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR FOR A NORMAL CONDITION OF GREASE OR SEALANT ON EXTERIOR CASE OF GEAR DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS."
- [SBC\-14329](/bulletins/10056459.md), 2014-12-09, Service bulletin: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC/SATURN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. POWER STEERING PUMP WEAR CONDITION CAUSES AN INTERMITTENT DROP IN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE OF POWER STEERING CAUSING LOSS OR REDUCTION IN STEERING ASSIST. MODEL 2007\-2011 ACADIA, 2007\-10 OUTLOOK, 2008\-11 ENCLAVE, 2009\-11 TRAVERSE. \*PE UPDATED 1/13/15. \*PE
- [SB\-13\-02\-32\-001](/bulletins/10052379.md), 2013-07-22, Service bulletin: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: DURING EXTREME LOW TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE POWER STEERING MAKES NOISES OR FLUID LEAKS FROM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE, POWER STEERING PUMP OR GEAR. \*PE UPDATED 9/30/13. \*PE UPDATED 11/7/14. \*PE

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