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Service bulletin PI0281J

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10235561
Published by NHTSA2023-05-04
Manufacturer's numberPI0281J
Manufacturer's date2023-04-04
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN; STEERING; STRUCTURE; SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA's summary

This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

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

Body and frame, Engine, Steering, Suspension, Transmission and driveline

Vehicles listed
BUICK ALLURE2009
BUICK CASCADA2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
BUICK ENCLAVE2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
BUICK ENCORE2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
BUICK ENCORE2023
BUICK ENCORE GX2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
BUICK ENVISION2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
BUICK LACROSSE2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
BUICK LACROSSE2020
BUICK LESABRE2013
BUICK LUCERNE2009, 2010, 2011
BUICK LUCERNE2012
BUICK REGAL2009 to 2010
BUICK REGAL2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
BUICK REGAL TOURX2018
BUICK REGAL TOURX2020
BUICK VERANO2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
CADILLAC ATS2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
CADILLAC ATS-V2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC CT42020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CADILLAC CT52020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CADILLAC CT62013 to 2015
CADILLAC CT62016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
CADILLAC CT62021
CADILLAC CTS2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
CADILLAC CTS-V2010, 2011, 2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC CTS-V2014, 2015, 2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC CTS-V2018 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC DTS2009, 2010, 2011
CADILLAC DTS2012
CADILLAC ELR2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
CADILLAC ESCALADE2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 15002009, 2010, 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC ESCALADE NA2021 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC LYRIQ2023
CADILLAC SRX2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
CADILLAC SRX2017 to 2019
CADILLAC STS2009, 2010, 2011
CADILLAC STS2012
CADILLAC XLR2009
CADILLAC XT42018
CADILLAC XT42019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CADILLAC XT52013 to 2016
CADILLAC XT52017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CADILLAC XT62020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CADILLAC XTS2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
CADILLAC XTS2020
CHEVROLET 4500HD2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET 5500HD2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET 65002019
CHEVROLET 6500HD2019 to 2023
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE2014
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 15002009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 25002013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET AVEO2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
CHEVROLET BLAZER2009
CHEVROLET BLAZER2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET BOLT EUV2022, 2023
CHEVROLET BOLT EV2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET C SERIES2009
CHEVROLET C35002018
CHEVROLET C45002009 to 2010
CHEVROLET C65002009
CHEVROLET C75002009
CHEVROLET C85002009
CHEVROLET CAMARO2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET CAPRICE2011 to 2018
CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT2012 to 2017
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA2009 to 2018
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT2009
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT2010, 2011, 2012
CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS2014 to 2017
CHEVROLET CHEYENNE2017
CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS2015, 2016
CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS2018
CHEVROLET COBALT2009, 2010
CHEVROLET COBALT2011 to 2017
CHEVROLET COBALT SS2009, 2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET COLORADO2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
CHEVROLET COLORADO2013 to 2014
CHEVROLET COLORADO2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET CORVETTE2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR12009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET CRUZE2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
CHEVROLET EQUINOX2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET EXPRESS2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 15002009, 2010, 2011, 2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 15002014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 25002009, 2010, 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 25002014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 25002023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 35002009, 2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 35002012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 35002014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 35002023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 45002009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 45002012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 45002014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 45002016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET G VAN BUS2009 to 2011
CHEVROLET G45002018
CHEVROLET HHR2009, 2010, 2011
CHEVROLET IMPALA2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
CHEVROLET LUMINA2014
CHEVROLET MALIBU2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET MALIBU ECO2013, 2014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID2009, 2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO2010
CHEVROLET N3002014 to 2016
CHEVROLET N3002018
CHEVROLET N300 MAX2017
CHEVROLET ONIX2021
CHEVROLET OPTRA2016
CHEVROLET ORLANDO2017
CHEVROLET S102016 to 2018
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 15002009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 25002009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 35002009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 45002019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 55002019, 2020, 2021 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 55002023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 65002019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 65002021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SONIC2011
CHEVROLET SONIC2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
CHEVROLET SPARK2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
CHEVROLET SPARK EV2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SS2018
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 15002009, 2010, 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 15002021, 2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 25002009, 2010, 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET T SERIES2009
CHEVROLET T SERIES2010
CHEVROLET T65002009
CHEVROLET T75002009
CHEVROLET T85002009
CHEVROLET TAHOE2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET TAHOE HYBRID2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE PURSUIT2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER2009
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER2013 to 2014
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER2017 to 2020
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 3602009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET TRAX2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHEVROLET UPLANDER2009
CHEVROLET VOLT2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
CHEVROLET W-SERIES2009 to 2011
CHEVROLET W35002009 to 2010
CHEVROLET W45002009 to 2010
CHEVROLET W55002009 to 2010
CHEVROLET duplicate SILVERADO 55002019
GMC ACADIA2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
GMC C SERIES2009
GMC C45002009
GMC C55002009
GMC C65002009
GMC C75002009
GMC C85002009
GMC CANYON2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
GMC CANYON2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
GMC DENALI2009 to 2015
GMC ENVOY2009
GMC ENVOY2010 to 2013
GMC ENVOY 3602009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC EXPRESS2009
GMC G VAN BUS2009 to 2011
GMC G35002017 to 2018
GMC HUMMER EV PICKUP2022, 2023
GMC SAVANA2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
GMC SAVANA 15002009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SAVANA 25002009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SAVANA 35002009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 15002009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 25002009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 35002009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA DENALI2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC T SERIES2009
GMC T65002009
GMC T75002009 to 2010
GMC T85002009
GMC TERRAIN2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
GMC TERRAIN NA2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC TOPKICK2009 to 2013
GMC W-SERIES2009 to 2011
GMC W35002009 to 2010
GMC W45002009 to 2010
GMC W55002009 to 2010
GMC YUKON2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
GMC YUKON DENALI2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

And 35 more lines, in the JSON.

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
26V2890002026-05-07. POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
20260892026-02-26. Suspension
26V1130002026-02-26. SUSPENSION:REAR
26V0850002026-02-13. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
20260612026-02-12. Powertrain
20260602026-02-12. Powertrain
26V0830002026-02-12. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
20253502025-06-25. Structure
20252252025-04-24. Engine
25V2740002025-04-24. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
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N2625526202026-05-11. Service campaign. Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the cylinder 2 glow plug to fail. If this failure occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light) will illuminate and a diagnostic trouble code will set. This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 15 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after May 11, 2026, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to May 11, 2026, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider. Vehicle owners or lessees who paid for repairs referenced in this Special Coverage (“Customers”) are eligible for reimbursement of their reasonable and customary expenses in accordance with the procedures specified below. The conditional right to reimbursement is provided by GM solely in the interest of customer satisfaction and is personal to Customers. Customers may not assign and GM does not consent to any assignment of any Customer’s right to submit reimbursement claims, or to receive reimbursement, or any other rights granted by this Special Coverage to any third party, including but not limited to service contract providers, and this Special Coverage is not intended to and does not confer any third party beneficiary, subrogation or contribution rights, or any other rights to reimbursement, against GM, whether in law, equity or otherwise, on any third parties. Dealers are to replace the cylinder 2 glow plug as necessary. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
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