NHTSA ID Number: 10174260
Manufacturer Communication Number: 16NA405
TSB/Document Date: 2020-04-27
Summary
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater or a charge air cooler to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
Bulletin No.:
Service Bulletin
Date:
16-NA-405
March, 2020
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Poor Engine Performance in Extremely Cold Weather Conditions, PCV Bypass Hose
and Charge Air Cooler Icing for LUV Engines, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Illuminated - DTC P0299, P0236, P2227, P00C7 Set
Attention: For vehicles that are out of warranty and are identified on the Applicable Warranties
section in the GM Global Warranty Management system, refer to Special Coverage
#17157 or A192272980.
Brand:
Model:
Encore
Trax
Model Year:
VIN:
from
to
2013
2020
from
to
Refer to Parts Information
section for breakpoints.
Engine:
Equipped with
1.4L
(RPO LUV)
Involved Region or Country
North America
Condition
Some customers may comment that when driving in extremely cold weather conditions
(-18°C or less / 0°F or less), their vehicle experiences one or several of the following
conditions:
• Loss of power.
• Smoke out the tail pipe.
• Hesitation on acceleration.
• Stalling condition.
• Burning oil odor possibly caused by oil leak.
• May also notice a Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated.
• After driving for a period of time, the driveability issues seem to diminish.
• Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
This condition may also cause an increase in crankcase pressure, creating oil leaks at
seals and gaskets.
The technician may find one or more of the following DTCs set:
• P0299
• P0236
• P2227
• P00C7
Cause
This condition may be caused by one or more of the following:
• Plugged crank case vent tube from ice forming in the tube during very cold weather
conditions.
• Ice accumulating in the intake manifold forming and blocking the PCV passage in the
cylinder head.
• Ice accumulation in the charge air cooler, restricting air flow to the throttle body.
Copyright 2020 General Motors
LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Important: The PCV heater parts are only to be used in northern states or provinces
where temperatures are -18°C or less / 0°F or less and for critical customers only.
Note: U.S. vehicles are NOT built with the revised CAC or heated PCV bypass system.
To determine which CAC is installed in the vehicle, refer to the Charge Air Cooler Outlet
Air Elbow Duct Replacement below.
Correction
If any of the following conditions are validated to be caused by freezing/icing, verification
of the following components is necessary on all U.S. and Canadian vehicles:
• Grille Winter Cover
• Heated PCV Bypass system
• Modified Charge Air Cooler (CAC)
• Elbow Duct
If not previously performed, install either the grille cover, heated PCV bypass, CAC or
Elbow Duct.
If the vehicle came in for DTC P0299, but has all the components listed above installed,
perform the Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor Inspection.
If not previously performed, an oil change may be necessary to remove any moisture
from the engine. Prior to the oil change, run the engine at idle for an extended period of
time to melt any ice in the engine.
Important: Allow time for the vehicle to thaw in a warm
environment to avoid damaging or breaking parts that
may be required to be re-installed.
Grille Winter Cover Installation
Warning: Remove the grille cover when
temperatures are consistently above 32°F/ 0°C to
prevent engine and transmission overheating.
Remove the grille cover before towing a trailer of
any size. Failure to do so will decrease
transmission cooling efficiency and possibly cause
damage to the drivetrain.
Note: The cover may appear to be undersized. The
vinyl used may stretch during installation to ensure a
tight fit. It is highly recommended to warm the vinyl
cover so that it can be pliable enough to install onto the
front bumper fascia.
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2. Attach the cover to the fascia by pushing the hooks
through the grille openings.
3. Validate that all the hooks are engaged and the
cover is a tight fit.
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1. Using care, orientate the fascia winter cover to the
bumper fascia.
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Intake Manifold and Cylinder Head
Inspection
1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake
Manifold Replacement in SI.
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2. Inspect the vacuum ports of the intake manifold for
ice accumulation.
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3. Inspect the PCV intake runner for ice build-up
blocking the cylinder head as shown above.
Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Elbow
Duct Replacement
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4. Clean any ice/sludge/water/carbon out of the PCV
pipes/hoses, the PCV nipple on the intake
manifold, the PCV intake runners and the orifice
between the #2 and #3 intake ports.
5. Install the intake manifold.
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Important: If this vehicle has the CAC outlet tube P/N
42698921 installed on the vehicle, replace the air duct
with the NEW kit part number 42751703.
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Important: If the kit part number 42751703 is not
available, the dealer can order a new CAC outlet hose
part number 42731155.
1. Remove the charge air cooler outlet air hose. Refer
to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Replacement
in SI.
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2. Inspect the charge air cooler through the inlet to
determine if the vehicle has the new or old design.
• If the charge air cooler is the old design (shown
by X in the graphic), proceed to the Charge Air
Cooler Replacement section below.
• If the charge air cooler is the new design
(shown by the check mark in the graphic – note
the wider fin spacing and a division in the
middle of the charge air cooler), no charge air
cooler replacement is necessary.
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3. Remove and clean the IAPT sensor.
4. Using care, remove the bands that secure the air
hoses to the elbow duct.
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Note: The new elbow duct will have an estimated 45
degree mounting surface for the IAPT.
5. Install the new elbow duct onto the air hoses
aligning the duct to the marks.
6. Install the band clamps.
7. Install the IAPT sensor.
8. Install the charge air cooler outlet air hose.
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Intake Air Pressure and Temperature
Sensor Inspection and Cleaning
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1. If necessary, remove the intake air pressure and
temperature (IAPT) sensor (2). Refer to Intake Air
Pressure and Temperature Sensor Replacement
in SI.
2. Inspect the IAPT sensor for any contaminates.
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Important: Due to the sensitivity of the IAPT, Do Not
use any chemical cleaners including water and Do Not
use compressed air to remove contaminates.
3. Allow time for any ice build-up to melt by placing
the sensor port down.
4. Clean the sensor with a clean towel.
5. Inspect the IAPT sensor for any contaminates.
6. Install the sensor into the elbow duct.
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PCV Heater Installation
Notice: The PCV heater may have been installed
previously onto the vehicle. If the PCV heater has been
installed, proceed to step 35.
1. Operate the vehicle until it reaches operating
temperature.
2. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement
in SI.
3. Remove the engine cover.
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4. Remove and discard the air cleaner outlet duct (2)
and resonator assembly.
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Caution: DO NOT remove the vacuum hose from the
engine unless the vacuum hose shows apparent signs
of damage. Damage to the nipple on the intake
manifold may occur when attempting to disconnect the
vacuum hose.
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5. Using care, cut and remove the tape that secures
the vacuum line to the positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV) hose/pipe/tube.
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Note: Original PCV pipe with vacuum line attached
removed from vehicle for illustrative purposes ONLY.
6. Remove and discard the PCV hose/pipe/tube (1)
leaving the vacuum line. Refer to Positive
Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube
Replacement in SI.
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7. If necessary, remove the intake air pressure and
temperature (IAPT) sensor (2). Refer to Intake Air
Pressure and Temperature Sensor Replacement
in SI.
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9. Using a tie strap, secure the vacuum line to the
engine wiring harness.
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8. Install the block off plug (1) onto the turbocharger
PCV bypass port (2).
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10. Install the new air cleaner outlet duct (1) and air
resonator (3) assembly.
11. Using care, cut and remove the tape securing the
vacuum line to the NEW PCV pipe.
12. Remove the vacuum line from the PCV pipe
assembly.
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13. Install the new PCV pipe assembly.
14. Install the PCV heater into air cleaner outlet duct.
15. Using Woven Polyester Electrical Tape (PET),
secure the vacuum line to the PCV pipe.
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16. Remove the fuse block cover (1).
17. Remove the nut (4) that secures the upper fuse
block to the body.
18. Loosen the three upper connector bolts (2).
19. Separate the upper (5) fuse block assembly from
the fuse block base (8) by releasing the snap
locks. Refer to Front Compartment Fuse Block
Replacement in SI.
20. Route the PCV wiring harness under the
battery tray.
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22.3. Remove connector lock (1).
22.4. Install PCV heater wiring harness terminal
into the H6 cavity (2).
⇒ Refer to X50A Fuse Block - Underhood X3 (Doc ID
4752879) in SI.
23. Using tie straps, fasten the PCV wiring harness to
the connectors wiring harness at the white tape
indicators.
24. Install the connector back onto the fuse
block base.
Important: Only replace the fuse and install the labels
on vehicles that have a 5 amp fuse. Some vehicles
have the 10 amp fuse already installed and do not
require replacement or the label.
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21. For 2013-2016 model vehicles:
21.1. Remove UEX_X2 connector from the fuse
block base.
21.2. Remove connector cover.
21.3. Install PCV heater wiring harness terminal
(1) into the J11 cavity (2).
⇒ Refer to X50A Fuse Block - Underhood X2 (Doc ID
4752878) in SI.
21.4. Route the wiring harness between the
battery and fuse block.
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25. Position and snap the upper fuse block onto
the base.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts (1) to specifications. Refer to
Fastener Specifications in SI.
26. If necessary, replace the 5 amp fuse with a 10 amp
fuse into cavity F17 (2).
27. Install the front compartment fuse block cover.
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22. For 2017-2020 model vehicles:
22.1. Remove the UEX_X3 connector from the
fuse block base.
22.2. Remove the connector cover.
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