GM: Intermittent Check Engine Light, DTC P2138 With Reduced Engine Power
Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being illuminated with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced Engine Power. The technician may observe on a scan tool DTC P2138 – Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation set as Current or in History.
Tenneco Named A 2015 Supplier Of The Year By GM
GM’s 2015 supplier recognition represents a nearly 40 percent increase in the number of suppliers honored compared to 79 recipients in 2014. More than half of the suppliers are repeat winners from 2014.
2007-2013 GM Full-Sized Truck (GMT900) Brake Job
The GMT900 debuted in 2007 and came standard with ABS and stability control. Keep reading for best practices for performing brake jobs on GM’s GMT900.
Wilwood Engineering GM AFX Body Front Brake Kits
Wilwood’s Classic Series front brake kits for General Motors 1964-72 A-Body, 1967-69 F-Body and 1964-74 X-Body provide an affordable and easy-to-install solution for either converting from drum brakes or upgrading from factory disc brakes.
BRAKELIGHT: 2000 GMC Sierra
“Here are a couple photos from a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L. Vehicle has 309,821 miles and customer stated noise had started just a couple days before bringing it to us. Pictures are of the passenger front rotor.” — Michael Conover, Midas Auto Service Experts, Cleburne, TX
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. Ads Come To Life With Augmented Reality
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. has incorporated innovative augmented reality technology into its series of SMART PART(ner) advertisements that enables the print material to come to life. Augmented reality has been implemented into advertisements promoting MAHLE Original filters, thermostats and turbochargers, as well as Victor Reinz gaskets. Augmented reality is, as defined by MAHLE, “a technology that
AAM Announces New Axle Components For 2014 GM Trucks And SUVs
American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) has announced the availability of new rear axle components for several 2014 GM trucks and SUVs. “AAM made some major changes to the rear axles for the 2014 GM Silverado and Sierra trucks, along with the Suburban and Tahoe SUVs,” said Greg Marsh, AAM engineering manager. “As a result, there is
BorgWarner Receives 2015 GM Supplier IMPACT Award
BorgWarner has received a 2015 GM Supplier IMPACT Award for demonstrating top performance in the “Diversity Spend Percentage to Goal” category and excelling in the “Significantly Improved” category. Held prior to the Michigan Minority Procurement Conference in Detroit, GM’s annual Supplier IMPACT meeting highlighted strategic Tier 1 suppliers that have made a strong impact on
Air Lift Company’s LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Improves Towing Safety And Driving Comfort For 2011-2015 Chevy/GMC C/K 3500
To provide increased safety and comfort for 2011-2015 Chevy/GMC C/K 3500 (two- and four-wheel drive) commercial chassis trucks when towing or hauling heavy loads, Air Lift Company offers a new LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air spring kit. These fully-adjustable air springs help reduce driver fatigue by improving the ride characteristics of a fully-loaded vehicle, working with
OEM-Supplier Relations Study Shows Strong Gains For Toyota, Honda; Ford, Nissan, FCA, GM Falling Behind
Ford, General Motors, FCA US and Nissan collectively would have earned $2 billion more in operating profit last year had their supplier relations improved as much as Toyota and Honda did during the year. That’s one of the conclusions from the 15th annual North American Automotive – Tier 1 Supplier Working Relations Index Study. The