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June 24, 2013 Service bulletin

Engine and engine cooling

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5108A for 2011-2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2011-2013 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011-2013 Chevrolet Suburban and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5108A
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an audible engine whine noise at 1500-1800 revolutions per minute. Technician will need to check the coolant level, remove serpentine belt to verify noise goes away, rotate the thermostat 90 degrees and retest, then replace thermostat and retest. Technician will replace the water pump if there is no change.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 162 complaints in the engine category.

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