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November 23, 2015 Service bulletin

If a vehicle comes into the dealership with a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal or...

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5216C for 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2012-2016 Chevrolet Impala and 2008-2016 Chevrolet Equinox and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5216C
Component
Engine
Summary
If a vehicle comes into the dealership with a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal or any condition that you suspect a rod or main bearing failure.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6,908 complaints in the engine category.

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