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October 20, 2014 Service bulletin

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5232A for 2000-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 2006-2011, 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2000-2015 Chevrolet Impala and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5232A
Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.

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