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August 23, 2017 Service bulletin

Engine

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP3423N for 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2012-2016 Chevrolet Impala and 2008-2016 Chevrolet Equinox and others.

Bulletin number
PIP3423N
Component
Engine
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009 may be set. Technician will need to inspect for loose timing chains or tensioners. If after following Service Information diagnostics the root cause is not found inspect the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor. If the reluctor has moved then replace crankshaft.

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