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February 1, 2011 Service bulletin

Gm: there may be a short rattle noise from the front of the engine when it is started

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP-4716A for 2009-2011 Chevrolet Malibu, 2010-2011 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Cobalt and others.

Bulletin number
PIP-4716A
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Summary
Gm: there may be a short rattle noise from the front of the engine when it is started. It could be a problem with cam phasers or the engine belt. Rm

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