Check GM TSB #PI0835 to see if it matches your symptoms.

 

That doesn't come back to anything.

 

Dealer so busy they haven't checked it out yet.

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They think they have to go into the engine but still don't have it in a bay. I did get a loaner 2 days ago. Better than the last one to boot. 2008 Buick LaCrosse.

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I had a simliar issue last week. My malfunction lamp came on at 101,500 miles. I forget the codes it set off po171 and two others. Also 25 miles down the road my service stabilitrack and traction control lights came on and then went away after turning the car off and on. Anyways I opened the hood and heard an unusual hissing air leak noise as well as some oil around the engine oil filler cap. I was 150 miles away from my dealer so I decided to just drive it home the lamp wasnt flashing. I noticed a rough idle and 300rpm above normal idle. 600rpm is norm for me now it was 900rpm and now it was wanting to stall but after a little throttle was fine. I noticed during low speed cruising it would hesitate for a split second the same feeling I get when my fuel injectors shut off going downhill. Except this was happening randomly.

Finally got it into the dealer and this is what the tech says " 101325 ses light on 2.40 diag found lean code set p0171 due to the pcv valve in valve cover leaking unmetered air into intake replace leaking valve cover and cleared codes road tested no more ses light on at this time thanks."

Basically the valve cover was replaced which included a new pcv valve. This fixed the problem and my cruze is back to normal and averaging 50+ mpg over 300+ miles per day. : )

List of parts

5 CPV < --- I think this was labor because it was 2.5 hrs and $ 245
1-55573747 seal - 22.29
1-55573746 cover - 69.53
1-3308 cso-3 charges 15.72

All total $ 350.00 ouch

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Some good news here ......105.000 miles and only a leaky gasket ....

 

Called today and they say it may be ready tomorrow. PCV valve and they are saying it will be covered under warranty. Tomorrow makes 3 weeks. Took the loaner on vacation to Orlando and Wife has been driving it to and from work(120 miles a day) since I got it. It was meant to replace the Cruze.....and we drive the Cruze a lot.

 

the TSB number is 0850 not 0835.

 

I wonder when GM will recall the Cruze for the very faulty valve cover/pcv integration? It's causing alot of 'inconvenience' with Cruze owners. You can always appeal a denied claim for reimbursement, even if the warranty ended. Very often car makers will give you slack with the onset date. Your valve cover issue may have happened while still under warranty. Try. The most they can do is deny it.

 

I wonder when GM will recall the Cruze for the very faulty valve cover/pcv integration? It's causing alot of 'inconvenience' with Cruze owners.

I believe recalls are limited to safety issues.

 

There is a redesign of the valve cover that is suppose to fix the issue.