Archive for February, 2017

The 2016-2017 Volt and Malibu Hybrid use the 5ET50 continuously-variable electric transmission (RPO MKE). As part of GM’s process to gather important feedback for engineering improvements, the 5ET50 transmission is […]

During Service Programming System (SPS) programming on any 2009-2018 Buick, Cadillac, GMC or Chevrolet model, a security code input message with SPS error code E5659, M5304, and/or M5530 may be […]

Some 2016-2017 Encore and Cruze models equipped with the 1.4L engine (RPO LE2) and 2016-2017 Malibu and Volt models equipped with the 1.5L engine (RPO LFV, L3A) may have an […]

Some 2016-2017 Volt models built prior to October 3, 2016 that are equipped with the 1.5L engine (RPO L3A) may have an illuminated Check Engine light and Diagnostic Trouble Code […]

Some 2017 Cruze models equipped with the 1.6L turbo diesel engine (RPO LH7) may produce a squeak, chirp or whine sound shortly after the vehcle is turned off. There are […]

There is a new bolt installation procedure for the camshaft actuator solenoid on the 3.0L V6 engine (RPO LGW), 3.6L V6 engine (RPO LGX), and 3.6L V6 engine (RPO LGZ) […]

10217.04V – Emerging Issues April 13, 2017   The latest service topics from Brand Quality and Engineering are reviewed, including one pedal driving the 2017 Bolt EV (Fig. 20) and […]

Beginning with 2018 model year, the Electrical Component Locator and Harness Routing Views in the Service Information will be getting a new look. The graphics will feature different colors for […]

The latest software update for the CH-47976-210 Active Fuel Injector Tester (AFIT) is now available for download. The software can be accessed from the Service Workbench selection of “Special Tools […]

A faint beep sound may be heard in the background during lengthy Bluetooth phone conversations on some 2016-2017 Equinox and Terrain models equipped with an infotainment system that contains Bluetooth […]

The Bosch U.S. Repair Center in Goleta, California, which supports repairs to GM Tech 2, MDI and MDI 2, and Controller Area Network diagnostic interface (CANdi) module products (Fig. 7), […]

On some 2017 Encore and Trax models equipped with the 1.4L engine (RPO LUV), the Check Engine light may be illuminated (Fig. 9) and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0335 (Crankshaft […]

All 2017 Camaro models (V6 and V8) equipped with the 1LE track package (RPO A1X, A1Y) feature a 3M Brand vinyl hood wrap. (Fig. 10)   Fig. 10   All […]

The GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC) has established Action Centers for the 2017 CT6 PLUG-IN (RPO HP9) (Fig. 13) and the 2017 Camaro ZL1 (Fig. 14) and 1LE models. (Fig. […]