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January 14, 2013 Service bulletin

Power train

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP3297B for 2004-2006, 2009-2011 Chevrolet Aveo and 2008-2010 Pontiac G3.

Bulletin number
PIP3297B
Component
Power train
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the automatic transmission operating characteristics for the 2004 through 2007 Aveo/Waves when the transmission's fluid temperature is below 15 Celsius (59 Fahrenheit). Technician should be advised that the 4th gear up-shifts are prevented. This is designed to provide improved vehicle emissions and heater performance.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 90 complaints in the transmission category.

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