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November 11, 2013 Service bulletin

Service Update

Chevrolet technical service bulletin G-179000 for 2013-2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 2014 Chevrolet Impala and 2014 Buick Regal and others.

Bulletin number
G-179000
Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Summary
13387 - Service Update. Dealers are to perform a drive audit. A small number of engines may develop a crankshaft bearing noise condition at low mileage. The drive audit must be completed before vehicle delivery (and in addition to normal pre-delivery inspection activities) to identify vehicles with the condition. If the condition is found, dealers are to replace the engine.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 265 complaints in the transmission category.

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