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July 9, 2019 Service bulletin

Engine and engine cooling

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5257C for 2012-2019 Chevrolet Impala, 2010-2018 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010-2016 GMC Acadia and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5257C
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue found replace the engine as well as all rubber coolant hoses.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6,061 complaints in the engine category.

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