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October 8, 2019 Service bulletin

Engine and engine cooling

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5517C for 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5517C
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates the following to the dealer. If an engine oil leak has been isolated to the front crankshaft seal, check for misfires low engine compression and/or cylinder leakage readings. These issues could cause excessive positive crankcase pressure leading to engine oil leaks.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,327 complaints in the engine category.

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