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June 19, 2018 Service bulletin

18209

Chevrolet technical service bulletin 18209 for 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and 2018 GMC Terrain.

Bulletin number
18209
Component
Engine
Summary
18209 - Service Update. Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6L diesel engine (RPO LH7), may have been built with an improper alignment of the clamp/gasket assembly connecting the turbocharger to the catalytic converter. This condition may cause a diesel exhaust leak and/or smoke from the underhood area of the vehicle. In addition, a check engine indicator may set with diagnostic trouble code P0421. Dealers are to inspect and replace the turbocharger to catalytic converter clamp/gasket as necessary.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 150 complaints in the engine category.

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