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December 17, 2012 Service bulletin

Engine and engine cooling

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP4599D for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Pontiac G3.

Bulletin number
PIP4599D
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Diagnostic Trouble Code P2181 set. Technician will need to use a Technician 2 and test the engine coolant thermostat heater. If the coolant temperature does not reach 195 Fahrenheit (90 Celsius) within 5 minutes, replace the thermostat. Technician should also check to ensure the calibrations are up to date.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 70 complaints in the engine category.

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