2014 Chevrolet Equinox

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a high pitched whistle or wind noise from the driver?s side mirror area between speeds 25 to 52 mph. Technician will need to use a rubber mallet and lightly tapping on the belt molding moving it toward the (A) pillar area. Then remove the belt molding, use a suitable piece of rubber and glue it to the back side of the of the belt molding to extend it to fill the gap.

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician about the calculation and operation of the engine oil life monitor. The monitor calculates the percent of oil life remaining, based on 3 pathways. The first pathway for oil life calculation is engine revolutions. The second pathway for oil life calculation is the mileage form the last rest for all General Motors powertrains except the Volt. The third pathway for oil life calculation is the amount of time the oil is in the engine. The Volt uses a 2 year timer instead of 1 year. It also uses the engine revolution counter. It does not use the mileage pathway to count down.