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Chevrolet P0153

The technician should follow

DriveUnknown. The verified diagnostic record does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive.
ChargeUnknown. The verified diagnostic record does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to charge.
ServiceService is advisable if the MIL is illuminated or reduced engine power occurs. The supplied record does not establish an urgency level or mandatory service requirement.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For Chevrolet vehicles in the supplied applicability data, P0153 is listed in GM/NHTSA communications PIP5684 through PIP5684C. Those communications describe a possible charge-air-cooler/induction-system leak in certain affected vehicles, with a MIL and intermittent reduced engine power possible. The supplied evidence does not establish that this bulletin applies to a specific Bolt EV, Spark, or Volt, or that the leak is the cause in an individual vehicle.

This page separates verified manufacturer/regulator evidence from supporting material. Unsupported causes, repairs or safety conclusions are not guessed.

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1. What does P0153 mean?

For Chevrolet vehicles in the supplied applicability data, P0153 is listed in GM/NHTSA communications PIP5684 through PIP5684C. Those communications describe a possible charge-air-cooler/induction-system leak in certain affected vehicles, with a MIL and intermittent reduced engine power possible. The supplied evidence does not establish that this bulletin applies to a specific Bolt EV, Spark, or Volt, or that the leak is the cause in an individual vehicle.

2. Technical explanation

The verified diagnostic record labels P0153 as “The technician should follow,” which is incomplete and does not establish a full code definition. NHTSA-hosted GM communications PIP5684, PIP5684A, PIP5684B, and PIP5684C list P0153 among many possible history or current DTCs. In those communications, GM states that the concern may be due to a leak in the charge air cooler/induction systems. This is bulletin-level evidence only; it does not prove the cause for every vehicle reporting P0153.

3. What system is affected?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The cited GM communications discuss the charge air cooler/induction systems.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The verified diagnostic record does not assign a severity.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • MIL illuminated may be present.
  • Intermittent reduced engine power may be reported.
  • These symptoms are described in the cited GM communications for the broader group of listed DTCs; they are not established as P0153-only symptoms.

6. Possible causes

  • A leak in the charge air cooler/induction systems may be the cause in the condition addressed by GM communications PIP5684 through PIP5684C.
  • No vehicle-specific cause is established by the supplied evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Unknown. The verified diagnostic record does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Unknown. The verified diagnostic record does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to charge.

9. What you can safely do

  • Arrange diagnosis by a qualified Chevrolet/GM service provider.
  • Provide the stored codes and note whether the MIL is illuminated or reduced engine power occurs.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage system repairs based on this information.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. A technician should use the applicable GM diagnostic procedure. The supplied bulletin summaries state that the technician should follow a procedure, but do not include the complete procedure text.
  2. Diagnosis should confirm vehicle, powertrain, and bulletin applicability before attributing P0153 to an induction-system leak.

11. When to contact service

Service is advisable if the MIL is illuminated or reduced engine power occurs. The supplied record does not establish an urgency level or mandatory service requirement.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm the exact vehicle configuration and whether GM communication PIP5684, PIP5684A, PIP5684B, or PIP5684C applies.
  • Read current and history DTCs.
  • Use the applicable GM diagnostic procedure for the reported condition.
  • Evaluate the charge air cooler/induction systems only where applicable under the GM procedure.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied summaries do not provide a verified repair outcome or component replacement instruction.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • GM PIP5684, NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10167455, published 2019-10-22: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10167455-9999.pdf
  • GM PIP5684A, NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10176300, published 2020-05-05: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10176300-9999.pdf
  • GM PIP5684B, NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10178370, published 2020-07-13: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10178370-9999.pdf
  • GM PIP5684C, NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10182564, published 2020-10-22: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10182564-9999.pdf

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. No recall information was supplied.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified database applicability lists Chevrolet Bolt EV, Spark, and Volt model years 2011–2018 in the US. This applicability data does not establish powertrain configuration, specific bulletin applicability, or a confirmed fault for an individual vehicle. PIP5684-series communications are official manufacturer communications hosted by NHTSA.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P0153 mean in the supplied record?

The supplied diagnostic record gives the incomplete meaning “The technician should follow.” A complete P0153 definition is not established by the verified evidence provided.

Is P0153 linked to a GM service bulletin?

Yes. GM communications PIP5684 through PIP5684C list P0153 among multiple possible DTCs for a condition that may involve a charge air cooler/induction-system leak.

Does the bulletin prove an induction leak is causing my P0153?

No. The bulletin says the leak may be the cause for the condition it addresses. Individual diagnosis and applicability confirmation are required.

Can I drive or charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied diagnostic record marks both drive and charge status as unknown.

20. Sources & verification

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