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April 27, 2016 Service bulletin

This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the...

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5189B for 2014-2016 Chevrolet Malibu, 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2014-2016 Chevrolet Impala and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5189B
Component
Engine
Summary
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of black smoke when starting the vehicle after sitting.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4,114 complaints in the engine category.

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