# Service bulletin PIP\-4186\+B

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10078929
- Published by NHTSA: 2016\-08\-26
- Manufacturer's number: PIP\-4186\+B
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-05\-24
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLE THAT HAVE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK ON THE SIDE OF THE OIL PAN. DURING INSPECTION YOU MAY FIND THAT THE OIL LEAK APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE SIDE OF THE OIL PAN TO THE CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING CAPS INSIDE THE PAN. WHEN INSTALLING THIS NEW BOLT APPLY GENERAL MOTORS PIPE SEALANT TO THE THREADS OF THE BOLT. ALSO, VERIFY THAT THE MACHINED SURFACE AROUND THE BOLT HOLE IN THE OIL PAN IS CLEAN AND THAT THERE ARE NO IMPERFECTIONS.

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Engine, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2006 to 2007 BUICK TERRAZA
- 2006 to 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA
- 2006 to 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU
- 2006 to 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
- 2008 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
- 2006 to 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
- 2006 to 2008 PONTIAC G6
- 2006 to 2008 PONTIAC MONTANA
- 2007 to 2008 SATURN AURA
- 2006 to 2007 SATURN RELAY
- 2008 SATURN RELAY

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [10V271000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V271000.md), 2010-06-15: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- [06V051000](/recalls/nhtsa/06V051000.md), 2006-02-15: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [05V552000](/recalls/nhtsa/05V552000.md), 2005-12-07: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [05V486000](/recalls/nhtsa/05V486000.md), 2005-10-19: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [04\-06\-04\-051J](/bulletins/11009531.md), 2024-10-31, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- [18\-NA\-073](/bulletins/11008906.md), 2024-10-11, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
- [09\-06\-04\-026Y](/bulletins/11007116.md), 2024-09-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non\-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- [01\-06\-01\-011P](/bulletins/11007091.md), 2024-09-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- [16\-NA\-383](/bulletins/11004761.md), 2024-07-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build\-up.
- [15\-00\-89\-004G](/bulletins/11000119.md), 2024-05-15, Service bulletin: ENGINE; SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- [PI0572B](/bulletins/10254240.md), 2024-05-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Information on COAX Repair Kit Availability.
- [PI0746E](/bulletins/10253630.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Malfunction Indicator Lamp.
- [PI0746D](/bulletins/10253629.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Malfunction Indicator Lamp.
- [PI0746C](/bulletins/10253628.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Malfunction Indicator Lamp.

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