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November 20, 2017 Service bulletin

Electrical system: ignition

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIT5119F for 2013-2016 Chevrolet Malibu, 2014-2017 Chevrolet Impala and 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox and others.

Bulletin number
PIT5119F
Component
Electrical system: ignition
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the keyless entry is inoperative. Technician should inspect the ignition key cylinder door sticks in the up position. If the door is found open do not replace the ignition key cylinder, use a Lubriplate type of lubrication spray and lubricate the ignition key cylinder door. Insert the tip of the key in and out to verify the door of the cylinder is not sticking.

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