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August 18, 2014 Service bulletin

Equipment: mechanical

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5216 for 2012-2015 Chevrolet Impala, 2008-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and 2008-2010 Pontiac G6 and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5216
Component
Equipment: mechanical
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of these instances would be a cause to replace the engine instead of repair.

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