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December 15, 2022 Service bulletin

This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for...

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5540J for 2000-2022 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2000-2020 Chevrolet Impala and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5540J
Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window: electrical heating element
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.

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