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August 11, 2014 Service bulletin

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may...

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5198A for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and 2015 GMC Sierra.

Bulletin number
PIP5198A
Component
Electrical system: wiring
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service messages in the Driver Information Center, Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, Erratic fluctuating engine oil pressure gauge, engine crank no start, and engine may run rough or misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician should use published Service Information diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Codes that are set. If the diagnosis does not lead to a resolution check for chafing of the engine wiring harness that is routed near the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve. Technician should repair any damaged wiring and fully seat the wire retaining harness. Also the technician should bend the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve gasket over to prevent a re-occurrence.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints in the electrical category.

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