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January 21, 2016 Service bulletin

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose...

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5257 for 2012-2015 Chevrolet Impala, 2010-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010-2015 Chevrolet Traverse and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5257
Component
Engine
Summary
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue found replace the engine as well as all rubber coolant hoses.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3,797 complaints in the engine category.

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