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May 17, 2016 Service bulletin

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Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP-3869-C for 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR and 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit.

Bulletin number
PIP-3869-C
Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Summary
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician to assistance diagnosing and repairing vehicles that may have an intermittent concern with any of the transmission electrical or communication diagnostic trouble codes. Technician will inspect the transmission wiring harness that is under the beauty cover for the engine. It may be pinched at the engine block near the oil filter or have a bare spot. If no problem is found, then check the 20 way connector for proper connection and pin fit and fully reseat the 20 way connector. If there are no issues found with the 20 way connector use service information for the diagnostic trouble code instructions.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 559 complaints in the transmission category.

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