This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician how to diagnose and...
Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP-4186+B for 2006-2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 2006-2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2006-2008 Pontiac G6 and others.
- Bulletin number
- PIP-4186+B
- Component
- Engine
- Summary
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician how to diagnose and repair vehicle that have an engine oil leak on the side of the oil pan. During inspection you may find that the oil leak appears to be coming from one of the bolts that secure the side of the oil pan to the crankshaft main bearing caps inside the pan. When installing this new bolt apply general motors pipe sealant to the threads of the bolt. Also, verify that the machined surface around the bolt hole in the oil pan is clean and that there are no imperfections.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 859 complaints in the engine category.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Malibu 2006-2008 200620072008
- Chevrolet Impala 2006-2008 200620072008
- Pontiac G6 2006-2008 200620072008
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2006-2008 200620072008
- Saturn Aura 2007-2008 20072008
- Pontiac Montana 2006-2008 200620072008
- Chevrolet Uplander 2006-2008 200620072008
- Buick Terraza 2006-2007 20062007
- Saturn Relay 2006-2008 200620072008
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