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September 28, 2015 Service bulletin

Power train

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5296B for 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 2015 Chevrolet Impala and 2015 Chevrolet Equinox and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5296B
Component
Power train
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of a possible grind or growl noise from the transmission while moving. If the technician disassembles the transmission, technician may find a front differential drive pinion gear bearings and or differential carrier bearings are damaged. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center before attempting to remove the damaged bearings.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 199 complaints in the transmission category.

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