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August 8, 2018 Service bulletin

Engine

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5163D for 2000-2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2006-2011, 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2000-2018 Chevrolet Impala and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5163D
Component
Engine
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 26,361 complaints in the engine category.

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