Is your GM vehicle (Chevy, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac) leaking oil from the back of the engine? You might need this GM Genuine Parts Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal, part number 12592195. This isn't some aftermarket guess – this is the real deal, the Original Equipment (OE) part. That means it's the exact same part (or an updated version) that was designed and validated by GM engineers to go in your car when it was built. Its job is to seal the opening at the rear of the crankshaft, keeping oil in the engine and dirt out. It's built to withstand the high heat and pressure inside your engine. Using a genuine GM part like this ensures it'll fit perfectly and work with your vehicle's safety systems, which some aftermarket parts might not. GM regularly updates their part designs, so this is the latest version. If you're doing a repair and want the best quality and fit for your GM truck, SUV, or car, this is the seal to get. Trust the part that was made for it.