Technical Service Bulletin 18186 — 2018 CHEVROLET IMPALA
ENGINE
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | 18186 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2018 CHEVROLET IMPALA |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
18186 - Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain 2018 model year Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Impala and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles, equipped with a 3.6L engine (RPO LFX or LFY), may have a condition where the piston oil control ring may have been damaged during installation. If this happened, it could lead to excess oil consumption in the combustion chamber and result in an engine misfire, a check engine light, and low oil levels. If the vehicle continues to be driven with an insufficient oil level, the engine could be severely damaged and the vehicle could lose propulsion. Dealers are to inspect cylinders 2, 4, and 6. If, during inspection, the technician sees evidence of cylinder wall scoring, (gouges), or a broken oil control ring is found, dealers are to replace the engine.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.
Other TSBs for the 2018 CHEVROLET IMPALA
PIC6460
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19NA193
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIC6376
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1308116001E
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
19NA083
SUSPENSION
010310003R
TIRES
N182186880
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
N182186881
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PIE0485A
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIC5779J
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY