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May 5, 2016 Service bulletin

This informational bulletin provides information on black smoke and rough idle on cold start.

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PI1223B for 2013-2017 Chevrolet Malibu, 2014-2017 Chevrolet Impala and 2012-2017 Chevrolet Equinox and others.

Bulletin number
PI1223B
Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Summary
This informational bulletin provides information on black smoke and rough idle on cold start.

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