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July 28, 2020 Service bulletin

Electrical system

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5180C for 2012-2020 Chevrolet Impala, 2010-2020 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009-2019 GMC Acadia and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5180C
Component
Electrical system
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have hard start, extended crank, or black smoke from the exhaust when starting. Technician will need to perform fuel quality test, spark test, and a compression test. Technician should also install a vacuum gauge prior to cold start and watch needle for signs of a sticking valve.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4,857 complaints in the electrical category.

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