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Service bulletin 17NA334

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10134615
Published by NHTSA2018-04-23
Manufacturer's number17NA334
Manufacturer's date2017-10-18
NHTSA componentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

NHTSA's summary

This informational bulletin explains a normal condition caused by exhaust soot blowing by the VGT pivot seal.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Engine, Turbocharger or supercharger

Vehicles listed
CHEVROLET CRUZE2017, 2018
CHEVROLET EQUINOX2017, 2018
GMC TERRAIN2017, 2018

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

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
PIP5812C2023-02-13. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p0299 p0234 setting due to oil/moisture cndensate freezing in Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve (TCV) during cold weather driving
PIP5812B2021-10-25. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p0299 p0234 setting due to oil/moisture cndensate freezing in Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve (TCV) during cold weather driving
17-NA-3342021-04-15. Service bulletin. Information on Diesel Engine Soot Deposits at the Variable Turbine Geometry (VGT) Pin Condition Some customers may comment that combustion deposits or soot (1) can be seen coming from the Turbo Actuator Pin/Arm (2). Information This is normal operation and will not affect the function of the Turbocharger. There is a small gap between the seal and the shaft to allow for proper rotation. Do Not replace the Turbocharger.
182092018-08-20. Service bulletin. 18209 - Service Update. Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6L diesel engine (RPO LH7), may have been built with an improper alignment of the clamp/gasket assembly connecting the turbocharger to the catalytic converter. This condition may cause a diesel exhaust leak and/or smoke from the underhood area of the vehicle. In addition, a check engine indicator may set with diagnostic trouble code P0421. Dealers are to inspect and replace the turbocharger to catalytic converter clamp/gasket as necessary.
PI0653E2018-06-04. Service bulletin. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
17NA1842018-05-21. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers and technicians about the 1.4L turbocharged engine use two different suppliers for the oil filter housing which results in two different filters being used.
PIP5418A2017-12-14. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information is to assist in the isolation of a rattle noise from the turbocharger wastegate actuator rod.
PI0653D2017-10-15. Service bulletin. This preliminary informational bulletin was created to inform Service Agents or Dealers, they may be charged back for parts and labor due to the turbo-chargers are being returned to the Warranty Parts center damaged, improperly assembled or missing parts and advising to properly package the complete turbochargers. (New models and RPOs added)
03-06-04-017K2017-08-31. Service bulletin. This Informational Bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.