# Service bulletin PIP3343F 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: 10129057 - Published by NHTSA: 2018\-02\-21 - Manufacturer's number: PIP3343F - Manufacturer's date: 2018\-01\-09 - NHTSA component: COMMUNICATION; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ## NHTSA's summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an oil leak shortly after a cold start when extremely low ambient temperatures are present. Technician will need to clean the area of the oil leak, clean and dry the PCV hoses, and replace the oil fill cap with part number 12589430. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10129057-9999.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10129057-0001.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Fuel system, Fuel hoses and lines ## Vehicles listed - 2004 to 2007 BUICK RAINIER - 2002 to 2014 CADILLAC ESCALADE - 2007 to 2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE - 2002 to 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 - 2009 to 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO - 2002 to 2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS - 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO - 2002 to 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 - 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 - 2002 to 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD - 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - 2015 to 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 - 2002 to 2014 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - 2002 to 2014 CHEVROLET TAHOE - 2003 to 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER - 2009 to 2012 GMC CANYON - 2003 to 2009 GMC ENVOY - 2002 to 2018 GMC SAVANA - 2017 GMC SIERRA - 2006 to 2010 GMC SIERRA 1500 - 2002 to 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD - 2003 to 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500 - 2012 GMC SIERRA 2500 - 2002 GMC SIERRA 3500 - 2011 GMC SIERRA 3500 - 2013 GMC SIERRA 3500 - 2018 GMC SIERRA 3500 - 2007 to 2016 GMC SIERRA DENALI - 2002 to 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI - 2014 GMC YUKON XL - 2005 to 2009 SAAB 9\-7X ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [13V080000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V080000.md), 2013-03-08: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES - [04V376000](/recalls/nhtsa/04V376000.md), 2004-08-02: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [17\-NA\-335](/bulletins/10190331.md), 2021-04-15, Service bulletin: ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated \(MIL\) \- DTC P2635 and/or P018B Set In High Ambient Temperatures With Hesitation, Surging and Stalling Condition Some customers may comment that the Malfunction Indicator Light \(MIL\) is illuminated. Some customers may also comment on one or more of the following symptoms: • Hesitation • Surging • Stalling Note: In ambient temperatures 100 F \(37.7 C\) degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set. The Technician may find one or more of the following DTCs set: • P2635 • P018B Cause This condition may be caused by a vapor buildup in fuel feed line. Correction If the conditions stated above are met, replace the fuel pump module with an updated version - [PIP5395E](/bulletins/10149058.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the vehicle than outside. The noise may also sound like a lifter tick. If the noise is heard best at the fuel line and the sound will be real loud with a stethoscope. The fuel line will need to be replaced. - [PIP5596](/bulletins/10147348.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation. - [PIT4979C](/bulletins/10112597.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a buzz or rattle type noise during light acceleration around 1200\-2000 Revolutions per minute. Technician will need to reposition the fuel line and bracket down away from the floor pan. - [PIP3343E](/bulletins/10111783.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an oil leak shortly after a cold start when extremely low ambient temperatures are present. Technician will need to clean the area of the oil leak, clean and dry the PCV hoses, and replace the oil fill cap with part number 12589430. - [16\-NA\-153](/bulletins/10081864.md), 2016-10-07, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS \(CNG\) FUEL LINE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT PART IDENTIFICATION. - [PIP5395A](/bulletins/10081043.md), 2016-09-27, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE RATTLE OR TICKING NOISE THAT IS LOUDER INSIDE THE VEHICLE THAN OUTSIDE. THE NOISE MAY ALSO SOUND LIKE A LIFTER TICK. IF THE NOISE IS HEARD BEST AT THE FUEL LINE AND THE SOUND WILL BE REAL LOUD WITH A STETHOSCOPE. THE FUEL LINE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. - [PIP\-5205](/bulletins/10056360.md), 2014-11-08, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. GMC/CHEVROLET/CADILLAC: BETWEEN FUEL TANK AD ETHANOL SENSOR, A NOISE OF RATTLE, TICK AND/OR VIBRATION, IS COMING FROM FUEL FEED LINE IN REAR OF VEHICLE AND PRESSURE SHOULD BE APPLIED TO FUEL LINE AND REPLACE IF SOURCE IS PRESENT. MODEL 2015, ESCALADE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, YUKON, YUKON XL. \*PE - [PIP\-4942\-B](/bulletins/10056258.md), 2014-10-16, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. GMC/CHEVROLET: AT BOTTOM OF FLYWHEEL HOUSING, A LEAK IS FOUND, CAUSING A FUEL ODOR, DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO HIGH PRESSURE LINE FITTING OR FUEL RAIL CONNECTION. 2010\-2015 EXPRESS, SIERRA, SAVANA, SILVERADO. \*PE - [PIP\-4942](/bulletins/10041435.md), 2011-10-03, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. CHEVROLET/GMC: AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES THERE ARE SIGNS OF FUEL LEAKAGE AND/OR FUEL ODOR. \*PE UPDATED ON 5/2/2012. \*KB JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10129057](/v1/bulletins/10129057) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%20PIP3343F&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10129057&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20PIP3343F)