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October 31, 2012 Service bulletin

Service update

Chevrolet technical service bulletin 12270 for 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Cadillac Ats.

Bulletin number
12270
Component
Engine
Summary
12270 - service update. A small number of engines may develop a crankshaft bearing noise condition at low mileage. Prior to delivery to a customer, dealers are to perform a drive audit to identify vehicles with the condition. If condition is found, dealers are to replace the engine.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 263 complaints in the engine category.

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