6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine Operating Characteristics

6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine Operating Characteristics

The 6.6L Duramax diesel engine (RPO L5P) and Allison 6-speed transmission (RPO MW7) available in 2017-2018 Silverado, Sierra; and 2019 Silverado 2500/3500 and Sierra 2500/3500 models have several different operating […]

December 13, 2018
Knock Sound from Engine when Hot

Knock Sound from Engine when Hot

Some 2016-2017 ATS, CTS, CT6, Camaro; 2017 LaCrosse, XT5 and Acadia models equipped with the 3.0L V6 engine (RPO LGW) or 3.6L V6 engine (RPO LGX) may have a hollow […]

December 13, 2018
Power Liftgate Stops or Will Not Close from Open Position

Power Liftgate Stops or Will Not Close from Open Position

The power liftgate may stop when opening from the fully closed position (usually opening not more than 15 inches, or 38 cm) or will not close from the open position […]

December 13, 2018
Body Creak Sound near Upper Liftgate Hinge

Body Creak Sound near Upper Liftgate Hinge

A body creak sound or rattle may be heard near the upper header by the liftgate hinge on some 2018-2019 XT5 models. The sound or rattle may be caused by […]

December 13, 2018
TAC Assistance with Vehicle Vibration Diagnosis

TAC Assistance with Vehicle Vibration Diagnosis

Vibration issues are some of the most challenging conditions to accurately diagnose and repair. To help with diagnosis, the CH-51450 Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit with NVH was released for all […]

December 13, 2018
Service Know-How

Service Know-How

10218.12V – Emerging Issues (U.S.) December 13, 2018 The monthly GM Service Know-How Emerging Issues seminars provide service/technical information on current issues and GM certified repairs. The latest service topics […]

December 13, 2018
Changes in Transmission Oil Cooler Flush Requirements

Changes in Transmission Oil Cooler Flush Requirements

Recent GM studies have shown that automatic transmission oil cooler flush requirements have limited benefit on many current transmission repairs. Based on the studies, GM will no longer require a […]

November 20, 2018
Boom or Moan Sounds from Active Noise Cancelation System

Boom or Moan Sounds from Active Noise Cancelation System

The Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) module filtering function may not be operating properly or the ANC microphone may not be seated correctly in the headliner on some 2016-2018 Malibu models. […]

November 20, 2018
Charge Air Cooler Moisture Conditions

Charge Air Cooler Moisture Conditions

Some 2018 Equinox and Terrain models equipped with the 1.5L 4-cylinder engine (RPO LYX) or 2.0L 4-cylinder engine (RPO LTG) may have an illuminated Check Engine lamp and DTCs P0299 […]

November 20, 2018
Bolt EV Not Charging to Full Capacity

Bolt EV Not Charging to Full Capacity

Some 2017-2019 Bolt EV models may not have charged to a full charge level, as shown on the power indicator gauge on the instrument cluster, after a complete vehicle charge […]

November 20, 2018
New Vaportek Odor Eliminator System

New Vaportek Odor Eliminator System

The Restorator from Vaportek is a new odor eliminator system now available through GM Dealer Equipment. Based on GM testing, the easy-to-use, portable system effectively eliminates odor contamination quickly and […]

November 20, 2018
New PicoScope Oscilloscope Kits Now Available

New PicoScope Oscilloscope Kits Now Available

The CH-51450 PicoScope is a GM-specific 4-channel, PC-based automotive oscilloscope that can be used in the service bay or on the road to diagnose electrical circuits as well as signals […]

November 16, 2018
EL-50332 Hybrid/EV Battery Service Tool Update

EL-50332 Hybrid/EV Battery Service Tool Update

After replacing a hybrid/EV battery section on the 2011-2019 Volt; 2014-2016 ELR, Spark EV; 2017-2018 CT6 PLUG-IN; and 2017-2019 Bolt EV models, the new battery section has to be balanced […]

November 16, 2018
Measuring Voltage Drop and Resistance

Measuring Voltage Drop and Resistance

In the simplest terms, electricity consists of the movement of electrons, which flow through batteries, wires, switches, and other conductors. A common comparison is that electrons in a wire flow […]

November 16, 2018