PIP3535B
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: PIP3535B
This preliminary information communication informs dealer technicians of a potential whining noise that can occur after servicing the water pump, water pump chain or cylinder head without use of the water pump sprocket holding tool. Dealers
- 2017 - 2016 - 2015 - 2014 - 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 -
Models from 2017
| 2017 BUICK REGAL |
| 2017 BUICK VERANO |
| 2017 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA |
| 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX |
| 2017 GMC TERRAIN |
Models from 2016
| 2016 BUICK LACROSSE |
| 2016 BUICK REGAL |
| 2016 BUICK VERANO |
| 2016 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA |
| 2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX |
| 2016 GMC TERRAIN |
Models from 2015
| 2015 BUICK LACROSSE |
| 2015 BUICK REGAL |
| 2015 BUICK VERANO |
| 2015 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA |
| 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX |
| 2015 GMC TERRAIN |
Models from 2014
| 2014 BUICK LACROSSE |
| 2014 BUICK REGAL |
| 2014 BUICK VERANO |
| 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA |
| 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX |
| 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA |
| 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
| 2014 GMC TERRAIN |
Models from 2013
| 2013 BUICK LACROSSE |
| 2013 BUICK REGAL |
| 2013 BUICK VERANO |
| 2013 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA |
| 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX |
| 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
| 2013 GMC TERRAIN |
Models from 2012
| 2012 BUICK LACROSSE |
| 2012 BUICK REGAL |
| 2012 BUICK VERANO |
| 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA |
| 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX |
| 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
| 2012 GMC TERRAIN |
Models from 2011
| 2011 BUICK LACROSSE |
| 2011 BUICK REGAL |
| 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA |
| 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX |
| 2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
| 2011 GMC TERRAIN |
Models from 2010
Models from 2009
| 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT |
| 2009 CHEVROLET HHR |
| 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
| 2009 PONTIAC G5 |
| 2009 PONTIAC G6 |
| 2009 PONTIAC SOLSTICE |
| 2009 SAAB 9-3 |
| 2009 SATURN AURA |
| 2009 SATURN SKY |
| 2009 SATURN VUE |
Models from 2008
| 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT |
| 2008 CHEVROLET HHR |
| 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
| 2008 PONTIAC G5 |
| 2008 PONTIAC G6 |
| 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE |
| 2008 SAAB 9-3 |
| 2008 SATURN AURA |
| 2008 SATURN SKY |
| 2008 SATURN VUE |
Models from 2007
| 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT |
| 2007 CHEVROLET HHR |
| 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
| 2007 PONTIAC G5 |
| 2007 PONTIAC G6 |
| 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE |
| 2007 SAAB 9-3 |
| 2007 SATURN AURA |
| 2007 SATURN ION |
| 2007 SATURN SKY |
| 2007 SATURN VUE |
Models from 2006
| 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT |
| 2006 CHEVROLET HHR |
| 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
| 2006 PONTIAC G6 |
| 2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT |
| 2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE |
| 2006 SATURN ION |
| 2006 SATURN VUE |
Models from 2005
| 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER |
| 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT |
| 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
| 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM |
| 2005 PONTIAC PURSUIT |
| 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE |
| 2005 SATURN ION |
| 2005 SATURN VUE |
Models from 2004
| 2004 CHEVROLET C SERIES |
| 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER |
| 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
| 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO |
| 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM |
| 2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE |
| 2004 SATURN ION |
| 2004 SATURN VUE |
Models from 2003
| 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER |
| 2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO |
| 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM |
| 2003 PONTIAC SUNFIRE |
| 2003 SATURN ION |
| 2003 SATURN VUE |
Models from 2002
| 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER |
| 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO |
| 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM |
| 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE |
| 2002 SATURN VUE |
Bulletin No.: PIP3535B Published date: 09/19/2017 Preliminary Information PIP3535B Whine Noise From Timing Chain Area Models Brand: Model: Model Years: VIN: Engine: from to Transmissions: Buick LaCrosse (including Hybrid, eAssist) 2011 2016 All All 2.4L LAF, LEA, LUK All Buick Regal (including Hybrid, eAssist) 2011 2017 All All 2.0L LHU, 2.4L LAF, LEA, LUK All Buick Verano 2012 2017 All All 2.0L LHU, 2.4L LEA All Chevrolet Captiva 2010 2017 All All 2.4L LAF, LEA All Chevrolet Cavalier 2002 2005 All All 2.2L L61 All Chevrolet Cobalt (including SS) 2004 2010 All All Chevrolet Equinox 2010 2017 All All 2.4L LAF, LEA Chevrolet HHR (including SS) 2006 2010 All All 2.0L LNF, LSJ, 2.2L LAP LE8, 2.4L LAT, LE5 All Chevrolet Malibu (including ECO, eAssist, Hybrid and 2004 Classic) 2014 All All 2.2L L61, 2.4L LAT, LE5, LE9, LUK All Chevrolet Impala (VIN 1 ) 2014 All All 2.4L LUK All GMC Terrain 2010 2017 All All 2.4L LAF, LEA All Oldsmobile Alero 2002 2004 All All 2.2L L61 All Pontiac G5 2007 2010 All All Pontiac G6 2006 2010 All All 2.4L LAT, LE5 All Pontiac Grand Am 2002 2005 All All 2.2L L61 All Pontiac Sunfire 2002 2005 All All 2.2L L61 All Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only) 2005 2006 All All 2.2L L61, 2.4L LAT, LE5 All Pontiac Solstice (including GXP) 2006 2010 All All 2.0 LNF, 2.4L LE5 All Saturn Aura (including Hybrid) 2007 2009 All All 2.4L LAT, LE5, LE9 All Saturn ION (including Redline) 2003 2007 All All Saturn L Series 2001 2005 All All 2.2L L61 Saturn SKY (including Redline) 2007 2010 All All Saturn VUE (including Hybrid) 2002 2010 All All 2.2L L61, 2.4L LAT, LE5 All Saab 9-3 2007 2009 All All 2.0L B207 All 2.0L LNF, LSJ, 2.2L LAP, LE8 2.4L LAT, LE5 2.0L LNF, LSJ, 2.2L LAP, LE8, 2.4L LAT, LE5 2.0L LNF, LSJ, 2.2L L61, 2.4L LAT, LE5 2.0L LNF, LSJ, 2.2L L61, 2.4L LAT, LE5, LE9 Supersession Statement This PI was superseded to update model years and engines involved. Please discard PIP3535A. All All All All All All The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI. Condition / Concern A whine noise from the front of the engine may be experienced if the balance shaft tensioner has ratcheted out, causing the balance shaft chain to be too tight. In rare instances the balance shaft tensioner will ratchet out during service of the cylinder head, timing chain or if the water pump is replaced without using the water pump sprocket holding tool (J43651 / EN-43651). This will cause the balance shaft chain to be too tight, which can cause a whine noise from the front of the engine. Recommendations / Instructions Before attempting repairs, ensure that the noise is definitely abnormal by comparing the noise to other known good vehicles. If the noise is abnormal and the noise was not present previously, the balance shaft chain tensioner may need to be reset or replaced. Follow eSI repair procedures and reset/replace the balance shaft chain tensioner as needed. Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed. © 2016 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.