PIP5517

Service Bulletin Details

Public Details for: PIP5517

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 caus


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Bulletin No.: PIP5517
Published date: 09/12/2017
Preliminary Information
PIP5517 Diagnostic Tip - Oil Leak From Front Crankshaft Seal
Models
Brand:
Model:
VIN:
Model Years:
from
to
Engine:
Transmissions:
Buick
Encore
2016 - 2018
All
All
1.4L LE2
All
Chevrolet
Cruze
2016 - 2018
All
All
1.4L LE2
All
Chevrolet
Equinox
2018
All
All
1.5L LYX
All
Chevrolet
Malibu
2016 - 2018
All
All
1.5L LFV
All
GMC
Terrain
2018
All
All
1.5L LYX
All
Involved
Region or Country
North America
Additional Options (RPO)
NONE
Condition
Engine oil leak from front crankshaft oil seal
Cause
Potential compression issue causing abnormal crankcase pressures leading to engine oil leaks.
Correction:
If replacing the front crankshaft oil seal for an oil leak, perform the following diagnostic checks to avoid a repeat service visit.
Check for current or history misfires in GDS2.
Refer to the latest version of PIP5421 "Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated With DTC P0300" for compression and cylinder leakage checks to
be sure that no piston damage has occurred as this can cause elevated crankcase pressures leading to engine oil leaks.
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