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June 6, 2017 Service bulletin

Electrical system: starter assembly

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5191B for 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2012-2016 Chevrolet Impala and 2008-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5191B
Component
Electrical system: starter assembly
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a ticking noise on cold start after sitting more than 6 hours. Technician will inspect the oil pump pick-up tube to block seal being compressed. It the seal is compressed replace the seal and retest.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7,218 complaints in the electrical category.

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