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February 14, 2018 Service bulletin

Engine and engine cooling

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5136A for 2008-2018 Chevrolet Corvette, 2010-2018 Chevrolet Camaro and 2003, 2008-2009, 2013-2014, 2017 Cadillac CTS and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5136A
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an engine oil odor with no oil leaks found. Technician will need to inspect for an external oil leak. Technician will need to ensure the oil level is correct. Technician will need to replace the rear main seal, if no oil leaks were found and the engine oil level is not over full.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 523 complaints in the engine category.

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