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January 4, 2013 Service bulletin

Engine

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP4495D for 2004-2013 Chevrolet Malibu, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox and 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and others.

Bulletin number
PIP4495D
Component
Engine
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a loud tick or rattle noise under the hood at all operating conditions. Technician will need to check the lower and oil pressure to the upper end oil pressure. Technician will need to inspect the oil feed orifice in the cylinder head. Technician will clean out and debris found in the orifice.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5,504 complaints in the engine category.

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