# Service bulletin PIP5531

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: 10125098
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-12\-14
- Manufacturer's number: PIP5531
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-11\-03
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have stalling shudder and/or hard shifting into 1st gear or reverse vibration on launch \(with excessive crankshaft end play\). Technician will test to determine if the crank shaft end play is within specification 0.0015\–0.0086 inch. If end play is found to be out of specification, remove engine and inspect for possible crankshaft thrust bearing and/or crankshaft for wear. Inspect thrust bearing for wear on one side and crankshaft on that \“mating\” surface. If the thrust bearing has three vertical channels worn off replace connecting rod bearings, main bearings, thrust bearing and crankshaft. If working on a Corvette the oil tank with lines and oil cooler are both required to be replaced if equipped

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10125098-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10125098-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Engine, Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 CADILLAC CTS
- 2015 to 2016 CADILLAC CTS\-V
- 2018 CADILLAC CTS\-V
- 2015 to 2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE
- 2016 to 2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO
- 2014 to 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
- 2014 to 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2014 to 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2014 to 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
- 2015 to 2018 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
- 2015 to 2018 CHEVROLET TAHOE
- 2014 to 2018 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2014 to 2018 GMC SIERRA 2500
- 2014 to 2018 GMC SIERRA 3500
- 2015 to 2017 GMC YUKON DENALI
- 2018 GMC YUKON XL

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V289000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V289000.md), 2026-05-07: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE \(4\-WHEEL DRIVE\)
- [2020020](/recalls/tc/2020020.md), 2020-01-23: Powertrain
- [20V038000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V038000.md), 2020-01-23: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- [19V328000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V328000.md), 2019-04-25: ENGINE
- [14V819000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V819000.md), 2014-12-24: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- [2014589](/recalls/tc/2014589.md), 2014-12-22: Powertrain
- [2014577](/recalls/tc/2014577.md), 2014-12-18: Engine
- [2014254](/recalls/tc/2014254.md), 2014-06-27: Powertrain
- [14V374000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V374000.md), 2014-06-27: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE \(4\-WHEEL DRIVE\)
- [2014102](/recalls/tc/2014102.md), 2014-03-31: Powertrain

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [00\-06\-01\-026R](/bulletins/11026017.md), 2025-12-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- [23\-NA\-153](/bulletins/11024485.md), 2025-10-25, Service bulletin: ENGINE. The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
- [22\-NA\-080](/bulletins/11024330.md), 2025-10-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
- [15\-NA\-010](/bulletins/11020254.md), 2025-07-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states.
- [PI0281L](/bulletins/11019516.md), 2025-06-12, Service bulletin: STEERING; POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION. This preliminary informational \(PI\) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- [25\-NA\-100](/bulletins/11019503.md), 2025-06-12, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California Emission State may be entitled to the 7 year, 70,000\-mile Emission Select State Component Limited Warranty.
- [25\-NA\-052](/bulletins/11017263.md), 2025-04-28, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system.
- [25\-NA\-052](/bulletins/11016942.md), 2025-04-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system.
- [PIP5966A](/bulletins/11014622.md), 2025-03-02, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- [PIP5966A](/bulletins/11014621.md), 2025-03-02, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement

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