# Service bulletin PIP5241

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: 10135366
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-05\-07
- Manufacturer's number: PIP5241
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-10\-31
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about improper engine block cleaning during engine block service could lead to lines in the block deck surface that may be mistaken for cracks. Technician using improper block deck cleaning methods may see lines in the block deck surface. These lines are the result of using abrasive pad bristle devices to clean the gasket surface of the engine components. Technician should use the latest version of bulletin 00\-06\-01\-012 for complete details on the use of these devices.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10135366-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10135366-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 to 2015 BUICK ENCORE
- 2014 CADILLAC ELR
- 2004 to 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO
- 2009 to 2012 CHEVROLET AVEO
- 2011 to 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE
- 2012 to 2015 CHEVROLET SONIC
- 2013 to 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX
- 2009 to 2010 PONTIAC G3
- 2005 to 2007 PONTIAC WAVE
- 2009 PONTIAC WAVE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [12V288000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V288000.md), 2012-06-22: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- [2007275](/recalls/tc/2007275.md), 2007-08-28: Engine
- [2006239](/recalls/tc/2006239.md), 2006-09-28: Engine

## 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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [22\-NA\-074](/bulletins/11014233.md), 2025-02-12, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- [21\-NA\-043](/bulletins/11014230.md), 2025-02-12, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY/WIPER; SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold \(prepping\) to the customer.
- [09\-06\-04\-026Z](/bulletins/11013069.md), 2025-01-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non\-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- [19\-NA\-219](/bulletins/11011900.md), 2024-12-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- [21\-NA\-043](/bulletins/11011709.md), 2024-12-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; WHEELS; ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold \(prepping\) to the customer.

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