Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 231 of 232 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Electrical system
80 complaint records
"Vehicle telematics module defect across the board that deactivates safety features from Onstar in case of an accident. GPS and Internet connection lost...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Driver assistance
60 complaint records13 crash reports
"Backup camera not working and the display on dash shows triangle and a camera crossed out. Dealer has been advised 1 month ago. The Camera is supposed to be on backorder...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse driver assistance parts in the directory →
Power train
34 complaint records1 crash report
"Was told bad fluid pump at 35k. Replaced. Car broke down 30 seconds from dealer. New transmission to be replaced now. Parts on backorder. Will be without car for “months”. No symptoms prior to failure. No warning lights. Car just wouldn’t start...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026086 2026-02-26 | Other | 1,255 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the owner's manual may be missing. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. |
| 2025697 2025-12-18 | Other | 20,824 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work properly. Canadian regulations require electric vehicles to make sounds at certain levels when operating at low speeds. |
| 2025564 2025-10-16 | Tires | 8,345 | Issue: On certain vehicles, one or more of the tires may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the tread could separate, and the tire(s) could fail. |
| 2025014 2025-01-16 | Brakes | 5,599 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the adaptive cruise control (ACC) not to work properly. |
| 2024755 2024-12-12 | Other | 5,192 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work properly. Under certain conditions, the vehicle may produce too much sound. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-NA-244 May 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period. |
| Telematics 2026.3 Oct 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | • Improved eCall system performance |
| Update Gateway 2026.3 Oct 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | This update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. |
| PIT6368E Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module. | |
| PIC6540K Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT6457C Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced. | |
| PIT5698F Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it. | |
| PIC6629F Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display | |
| PIP4902W Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. | |
| PIT6542A Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information addresses a clunk noise in the front suspension traced to the control arm bushings. | |
| PIT6544 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that GM is aware of the issue and the vehicle can still be driven. When a repair is available, this PI will be updated. | |
| PIT6542 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information addresses a clunk noise in the front suspension traced to the control arm bushings. | |
| PIT6541 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication | |
| PIT6503E Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation. | |
| PIT6503D Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation. | |
| PIC6551C Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues | |
| PIT6537 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information describes steps needed to resolve a rattle or vibration from the door panel. | |
| PIP6128 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates the potential for shudder and all cylinder misfire concerns on RPO LSD | |
| PIT6368D Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module. | |
| PIT6512A Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI states that if SDGM DTC P0604/P0607 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and reset the SDGM. Advises of how to contact PQC to authorize SDGM replacement. | |
| PIT5099J Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | PI to help diagnose A/C concern | |
| N25-252332 Jun 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | • Fixes to help prevent loss of functionality for connectivity features such as OnStar, Wi-Fi, and Navigation |
| PIT5966F Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message. | |
| 661.30 Jun 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | • Improvements to active cabin ventilation • Additional protection for the health of your battery • Updates to help prevent excessive battery drain and overheating • Improvements to the software update system • Fixes to Forward Collision Alert and driver assistance features •... |
| PIT6503B Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation. | |
| PIP6121 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI communicates a possible speedometer and/or odometer error due to an error in the parts catalog | |
| PIP6033B Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces. | |
| 662.30 Jun 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | • Improvements to the performance of driver assistance features • Fixes to help ensure accurate driver display messages and alerts |
| PIP6031E Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians | |
| PIP6032C Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | PIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks | |
| PIT6503A Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation. | |
| N262547330 May 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Unknown Or Other | Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the Telematic Control Module may enter an unrecoverable state. Dealers are to reprogram the Telematic Control Module. |
| PIT6519 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available. | |
| PIP5927E May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of reduced power with dtc P0237 and/or p0299 due to damaged Charge Air Inlet Pipe connection at Turbocharger. | |
| PIP6071C May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communicates a intermittent misfire, surge, hesitation, chuggle with a potential MIL concerning a potential skewed position 1 oxygen sensor. 2026 model year being added with break point. | |
| PIT6393L May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information is to inform customers to follow diagnostics if resetting, disconnecting the module did not correct it. | |
| PIC6540J May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio. | |
| PIC6551B May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues | |
| PIC6423A May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue | |
| PIC6540H May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio. | |
| PIT6512 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI states that if SDGM DTC P0604/P0607 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and reset the SDGM. Advises of how to contact PQC to authorize SDGM replacement. | |
| N262547330-01 May 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Unknown Or Other | Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the Telematic Control Module may enter an unrecoverable state. Dealers are to reprogram the Telematic Control Module. |
| PIC6629E May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display | |
| PIC6540G Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio. | |
| PIT6393K Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information is to inform customers to follow diagnostics if resetting, disconnecting the module did not correct it. | |
| PIC6629D Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display | |
| N262547330 Apr 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Unknown Or Other | Certain vehicles, may have a condition in which the Telematic Control Module may enter an unrecoverable state. Dealers are to reprogram the Telematic Control Module. |
| PIT6503 Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation. | |
| 661.20 Apr 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | • Improvements to the availability of driver assistance features. • This update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. Be sure to install this update to be able to receive future software updates. |
| PIT5812G Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information announces the end of an engineering investigation into a brake pad noise. | |
| PIT3271Q Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available. | |
| PIT6368C Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module. | |
| PIT6413A Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is for technicians that will have this message after USB updating the radio. The repair should not involve replacing a module as pressing the reset button will correct this issue. | |
| 661.10 Mar 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | • Improvements to the performance of vehicle software updates. • Fixes to help prevent loss of functionality for connectivity features, including maps and Wi-Fi. • Fixes to help prevent erroneous emergency calls from vehicle. • Fixes for deleting digital keys. |
| PIP4902V Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. | |
| PIP6104 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect. | |
| PIT6393J Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information is to inform customers to follow diagnostics if resetting, disconnecting the module did not correct it. | |
| PIC6629C Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display | |
| PIT6394E Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | A vehicle may have a service driver assist message and the technician cannot get the Long Range Radar learn procedure to complete. Tech is directed to drive a city route to complete the procedure. | |
| PIP5927D Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of reduced power with dtc P0237 and/or p0299 due to damaged Charge Air Inlet Pipe connection at Turbocharger. |
Showing 60 of 375 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 1 warranty extension for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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