PIE0694
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: PIE0694
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to vehicles being towed in due to loss of drive.
- 2022 -
Models from 2022
2022 BUICK ENCLAVE |
2022 CADILLAC XT5 |
2022 CADILLAC XT6 |
2022 CHEVROLET BLAZER |
2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE |
2022 GMC ACADIA |
Subject: Engineering Information - Loss of Propulsion/Grinding Type Noise Heard From Left Side of Vehicle Attention: Proceed with this EI ONLY if the customer has commented about this concern AND the PIE number is listed in the Global Warranty Management / Investigate History link (GWM/IVH). If the customer has not commented about this condition or the EI does not show in GWM/IVH, disregard the PIE and proceed with diagnostics found in published service information. THIS IS NOT A RECALL refer to Service Bulletin 04-00-89-053 for more details on the use of Engineering Information bulletins. Brand: Model: Buick Enclave Cadillac XT5 Model Year: VIN: from to from to 2022 2022 — — Engine: Transmission: — — XT6 Chevrolet Blazer Traverse GMC Acadia Involved Region or Country North America Condition Important: If the customer did not bring their vehicle in for this concern, DO NOT proceed with this EI. Some customers may comment on a grinding type noise heard from left the side of vehicle. Cause GM Engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above condition. Engineering has a need to gather information on vehicles PRIOR to repair that may exhibit this condition. As a result, this information will be used to "root cause" the customer's concern and develop/validate a field fix. Correction If you encounter a vehicle with the above concern, perform the following steps and contact the engineer listed below with your findings. 1. Remove the left side front wheel drive shaft, take a clear close up picture of the spline indicating engagement at 16 mm at the end of the groove to the end of the spline, as shown in the picture above. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side in SI. Contact Information The Contact Information has been redacted. Please include the following information if leaving a message: – Technician name 1 – Dealer name and phone number – Complete VIN and repair order (R.O) number On the repair order, document the date and time the call was placed (even if the engineer was not reached). If engineering is unable to return the call within one hour, proceed with diagnosis and repair based on information found in SI. Warranty Information If engineer was contacted or required information was provided, use: Labor Operation Description Labor Time 8486138* Engineering Information - Grinding Type Noise Heard From Left Side of Vehicle 0.5 hrs. *This is a unique Labor Operation for bulletin use only. Version 1 Modified Released April 22, 2022 2