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Service bulletin G-169470

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10114182
Published by NHTSA2017-08-15
Manufacturer's numberG-169470
Manufacturer's date2013-07-16
NHTSA componentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

NHTSA's summary

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.

The document

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Components

Engine, Transmission and driveline, Axle

Trouble codes named

P0172

Vehicles listed
BUICK LACROSSE2010, 2011
BUICK REGAL2011
CHEVROLET EQUINOX2010, 2011
GMC TERRAIN2010, 2011

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

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