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Service bulletin PIP5812C

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10231622
Published by NHTSA2023-02-13
Manufacturer's numberPIP5812C
Manufacturer's date2023-01-05
NHTSA componentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

NHTSA's summary

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

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
BUICK ENCORE2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
CHEVROLET CRUZE2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
CHEVROLET EQUINOX2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
CHEVROLET MALIBU2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
CHEVROLET TRAX2021, 2022
GMC TERRAIN2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
GMC TERRAIN NA2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

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
16NA0202024-02-12. Service bulletin. Turbocharger Noise and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTC P2261
16NA0202023-12-11. Service bulletin. Turbocharger Noise and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTC P2261
16-NA-4052023-05-10. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater or a charge air cooler to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
16-NA-4052023-01-24. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater or a charge air cooler to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
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
PIP5495M2021-04-19. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found. The purpose of this information is to reduce the number of no trouble found (NTF) turbochargers being returned to the WPC by informing the Service Department personnel of what inspections and/or diagnosis to perform, prior to replacing and returning a turbocharger to the WPC.
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.
PIP5495M2020-08-10. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found. The purpose of this information is to reduce the number of no trouble found (NTF) turbochargers being returned to the WPC by informing the Service Department personnel of what inspections and/or diagnosis to perform, prior to replacing and returning a turbocharger to the WPC.
16NA4052020-06-22. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater or a charge air cooler to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
PIP5495K2019-11-12. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found. The purpose of this information is to reduce the number of no trouble found (NTF) turbochargers being returned to the WPC by informing the Service Department personnel of what inspections and/or diagnosis to perform, prior to replacing and returning a turbocharger to the WPC.