# Service bulletin PIP5232 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: 10135322 - Published by NHTSA: 2018\-05\-07 - Manufacturer's number: PIP5232 - Manufacturer's date: 2014\-10\-10 - NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ## NHTSA's summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid\-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10135322-9999.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10135322-0001.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Engine, Exhaust and emissions, Catalytic converter ## Vehicles listed - 2000 to 2005 BUICK CENTURY - 2008 to 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE - 2013 to 2015 BUICK ENCORE - 2005 to 2015 BUICK LACROSSE - 2000 to 2005 BUICK LESABRE - 2006 BUICK LESABRE - 2006 to 2011 BUICK LUCERNE - 2012 BUICK LUCERNE - 2000 to 2005 BUICK PARK AVENUE - 2004 to 2007 BUICK RAINIER - 2000 to 2004 BUICK REGAL - 2005 BUICK REGAL - 2011 to 2015 BUICK REGAL - 2002 to 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS - 2000 BUICK RIVIERA - 2005 to 2007 BUICK TERRAZA - 2008 BUICK TERRAZA - 2012 to 2015 BUICK VERANO - 2013 to 2015 CADILLAC ATS - 2000 to 2001 CADILLAC CATERA - 2003 to 2015 CADILLAC CTS - 2000 to 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE - 2006 to 2011 CADILLAC DTS - 2000 to 2002 CADILLAC ELDORADO - 2014 to 2015 CADILLAC ELR - 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE - 2002 to 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE - 2003 to 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV - 2007 to 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT - 2002 to 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 - 2000 to 2004 CADILLAC SEVILLE - 2004 to 2015 CADILLAC SRX - 2005 to 2011 CADILLAC STS - 2012 CADILLAC STS - 2004 to 2009 CADILLAC XLR - 2013 to 2015 CADILLAC XTS - 2000 to 2002 CHEVROLET ALERO EXPORT - 2000 to 2005 CHEVROLET ASTRO - 2007 to 2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE - 2002 to 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 - 2002 to 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500 - 2004 to 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO - 2009 to 2015 CHEVROLET AVEO - 2001 CHEVROLET B7 - 2000 CHEVROLET B7 MEDIUM DUTY - 2000 to 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER - 2003 to 2009 CHEVROLET C SERIES - 2000 to 2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO - 2010 to 2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO - 2003 to 2004 CHEVROLET CAPRICE - 2011 to 2015 CHEVROLET CAPRICE - 2008 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA - 2012 to 2015 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA - 2009 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT - 2010 to 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT - 2000 to 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER - 2014 to 2015 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS - 2000 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN - 2015 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS - 2004 to 2006 CHEVROLET CLASSIC - 2005 to 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT - 2004 to 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO - 2014 CHEVROLET COLORADO - 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO - 2001 CHEVROLET CONVENTIONAL - 2003 CHEVROLET CONVENTIONAL - 2000 to 2015 CHEVROLET CORVETTE - 2011 to 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE - 2005 CHEVROLET EPICA - 2005 to 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX - 2000 to 2015 CHEVROLET EXPRESS - 2005 to 2006 CHEVROLET F SERIES - 2000 CHEVROLET G SERIES - 2001 to 2002 CHEVROLET G VAN BUS - 2004 to 2006 CHEVROLET G VAN BUS - 2001 CHEVROLET H SERIES - 2006 to 2011 CHEVROLET HHR - 2000 to 2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA - 2001 to 2002 CHEVROLET L SERIES - 2000 to 2001 CHEVROLET LUMINA - 2002 CHEVROLET LUMINA - 2000 to 2002 CHEVROLET M SERIES - 2001 CHEVROLET M VAN - 2000 to 2015 CHEVROLET MALIBU - 2000 to 2001 CHEVROLET METRO - 2000 to 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - 2014 to 2015 CHEVROLET N300 - 2004 to 2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA - 2012 to 2014 CHEVROLET ORLANDO - 2000 to 2001 CHEVROLET P SERIES - 2000 to 2002 CHEVROLET PRIZM - 2000 to 2004 CHEVROLET S10 - 2006 to 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 - 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 - 2002 to 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD - 2000 to 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - 2000 to 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 - 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 - 2012 to 2015 CHEVROLET SONIC - 2013 to 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK - 2014 to 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK EV - 2003 to 2006 CHEVROLET SSR - 2000 to 2015 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - 2003 to 2009 CHEVROLET T SERIES - 2010 CHEVROLET T SERIES - 2000 to 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE - 2000 to 2004 CHEVROLET TRACKER - 2002 to 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER - 2000 to 2001 CHEVROLET TRANS SPORT - 2009 to 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE - 2013 to 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX - 2005 to 2009 CHEVROLET UPLANDER - 2000 CHEVROLET V SERIES - 2000 to 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE - 2011 to 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT - 2000 CHEVROLET W SERIES - 2000 to 2010 CHEVROLET W\-SERIES - 2007 to 2015 GMC ACADIA - 2004 to 2009 GMC C SERIES - 2004 to 2012 GMC CANYON - 2015 GMC CANYON - 2000 to 2001 GMC ENVOY - 2002 to 2009 GMC ENVOY - 2006 GMC ENVOY XL - 2004 to 2005 GMC ENVOY XUV - 2000 GMC G SERIES - 2003 GMC G SERIES - 2000 GMC G VAN BUS - 2010 GMC G VAN BUS - 2001 to 2002 GMC GM - 2000 to 2004 GMC JIMMY - 2005 GMC JIMMY CLASSIC - 2000 to 2001 GMC M/L VAN - 2000 to 2005 GMC SAFARI - 2000 GMC SAFARI \(GMC\) - 2000 to 2015 GMC SAVANA - 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 - 2007 to 2015 GMC SIERRA 2500 - 2003 GMC SIERRA DENALI - 2007 to 2013 GMC SIERRA DENALI - 2015 GMC SIERRA DENALI - 2000 to 2004 GMC SONOMA - 2000 GMC SUBURBAN - 2001 GMC SUBURBAN - 2010 to 2015 GMC TERRAIN - 2003 to 2010 GMC TOPKICK - 2004 to 2010 GMC W\-SERIES - 2000 to 2015 GMC YUKON - 2000 to 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI - 2004 to 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI XL - 2000 to 2011 GMC YUKON XL - 2012 to 2014 GMC YUKON XL - 2015 GMC YUKON XL - 2003 to 2010 HUMMER H2 - 2006 to 2010 HUMMER H3 - 2006 ISUZU 4500 SERIES - 2003 to 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER - 2009 ISUZU ASCENDER - 2001 ISUZU F SERIES - 2007 ISUZU F SERIES - 2008 ISUZU H SERIES - 2009 ISUZU H SERIES - 2005 ISUZU H\-SERIES - 2007 ISUZU H\-SERIES - 2000 ISUZU HOMBRE - 2010 ISUZU I\-290 - 2006 ISUZU I\-350 - 2000 to 2005 ISUZU N\-SERIES - 2000 to 2004 ISUZU RODEO - 2009 to 2010 ISUZU T SERIES - 2000 to 2002 ISUZU TROOPER - 2000 to 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO - 2000 OLDSMOBILE AURORA - 2001 to 2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA - 2000 to 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA - 2000 to 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE - 2000 to 2004 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE - 2001 to 2005 PONTIAC AZTEK - 2000 to 2005 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE - 2000 to 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD - 2007 PONTIAC G3 - 2008 to 2010 PONTIAC G3 - 2011 PONTIAC G3 - 2007 to 2010 PONTIAC G5 - 2011 PONTIAC G5 - 2005 to 2010 PONTIAC G6 - 2008 to 2010 PONTIAC G8 - 2000 to 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM - 2000 to 2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - 2004 to 2006 PONTIAC GTO - 2007 PONTIAC GTO - 2000 to 2004 PONTIAC MONTANA - 2005 to 2009 PONTIAC MONTANA - 2000 to 2004 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT - 2005 to 2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT - 2007 to 2009 PONTIAC PURSUIT - 2006 to 2010 PONTIAC SOLSTICE - 2000 to 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE - 2006 to 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT - 2000 to 2001 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [10134C](/bulletins/10250093.md), 2024-02-12, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. Special Coverage Adjustment ? Catalytic Converter Warranty Extension - [10134C](/bulletins/10246580.md), 2023-12-11, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. Special Coverage Adjustment ? Catalytic Converter Warranty Extension - [PIP3119P](/bulletins/10156912.md), 2019-04-08, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first hour of engine run time to allow break\-in of the catalytic converter. Technician will need to use a Tech2 to check the verify engine run time on the Engine Hour Meter in the Instrument Panel Cluster Data Display/Data 1 List in the scan tool match. If the engine run time is less than one hour, the battery may have been disconnected, or another vehicle power loss event may have occurred, during vehicle manufacturing. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle. If the catalytic converter was replaced and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes set it may be a result of the engine run time restrictions no longer being in place since the vehicle is no longer new. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle. - [060601010D](/bulletins/10139279.md), 2018-06-04, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. This informational bulletin explains how the catalytic converters may need an inspection, cleaning or replacement if debris have entered the exhaust system. - [14\-06\-04\-001](/bulletins/10137778.md), 2018-05-21, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the exhaust pipes and catalytic converters for the customers concern of the MIL illuminated. - [PIP5232A](/bulletins/10135342.md), 2018-05-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid\-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire. - [PIP5232B](/bulletins/10115143.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid\-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire. - [PIP5232C](/bulletins/10113914.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid\-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the coil grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire. - [PIP3119N](/bulletins/10113325.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first hour of engine run time to allow break\-in of the catalytic converter. Technician will need to use a Tech2 to check the verify engine run time on the Engine Hour Meter in the Instrument Panel Cluster Data Display/Data 1 List in the scan tool match. If the engine run time is less than one hour, the battery may have been disconnected, or another vehicle power loss event may have occurred, during vehicle manufacturing. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle. If the catalytic converter was replaced and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes set it may be a result of the engine run time restrictions no longer being in place since the vehicle is no longer new. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle. - [PIP3119L](/bulletins/10113059.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first hour of engine run time to allow break\-in of the catalytic converter. Technician will need to use a Tech2 to check the verify engine run time on the Engine Hour Meter in the Instrument Panel Cluster Data Display/Data 1 List in the scan tool match. If the engine run time is less than one hour, the battery may have been disconnected, or another vehicle power loss event may have occurred, during vehicle manufacturing. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle. If the catalytic converter was replaced and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes set it may be a result of the engine run time restrictions no longer being in place since the vehicle is no longer new. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle. JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10135322](/v1/bulletins/10135322) [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%20PIP5232&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10135322&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20PIP5232)