Service bulletin 16186 01
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10143749 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-08-20 |
| Manufacturer's number | 16186 01 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2018-06-26 |
| NHTSA component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
16186 01 - Emission Recall. On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine (RPO LWE), cracking of ceramic components internal to the catalytic converter may occur as a result of higher than anticipated exhaust temperatures. If this occurs, the catalytic converter low efficiency diagnostic will set and the malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate. Dealers are to reprogram the engine control module with calibrations that prevent higher than expected exhaust temperatures. (service procedure revised)
The document
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Components
Engine, Exhaust and emissions, Catalytic converter
| CHEVROLET CRUZE | 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| CHEVROLET SONIC | 2013, 2014 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 060601010D | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin explains how the catalytic converters may need an inspection, cleaning or replacement if debris have entered the exhaust system. |
|---|---|
| PI1505 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic and repair information to correct a customer concern that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated and technician finding DTC P0420: Catalyst System Low Efficiency. |
| PIP5232A | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. 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. |
| PIP5232 | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. 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 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. 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 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. 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. |
| PIP5128 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the NOX Catalytic Converter part number 22867460 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance. |
| PIP5128 | 2016-04-26. Service bulletin. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |