# Service bulletin PIP5803A

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: 10193459
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-05\-17
- Manufacturer's number: PIP5803A
- Manufacturer's date: 2021\-04\-19
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary information communicates to technician's if they remove the front timing cover when performing a repair, they should inspect the timing chain guide upper bolt for being loose. This document is an attempt to collect parts so engineering can investigate the concern.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10193459-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10193459-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Engine, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 to 2021 BUICK ENVISION
- 2016 to 2017 BUICK REGAL
- 2016 to 2018 CADILLAC ATS
- 2016 to 2018 CADILLAC CT6
- 2016 to 2018 CADILLAC CTS
- 2019 to 2021 CHEVROLET BLAZER
- 2016 to 2021 CHEVROLET CAMARO
- 2016 to 2021 CHEVROLET COLORADO
- 2018 to 2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
- 2016 to 2018 CHEVROLET IMPALA
- 2016 to 2021 CHEVROLET MALIBU
- 2018 to 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
- 2017 to 2021 GMC ACADIA
- 2016 to 2021 GMC CANYON
- 2018 to 2021 GMC TERRAIN

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [21V497000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V497000.md), 2021-07-01: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [2019449](/recalls/tc/2019449.md), 2019-09-06: Engine
- [19V642000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V642000.md), 2019-09-06: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
- [17V404000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V404000.md), 2017-06-27: EQUIPMENT; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
- [16V516000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V516000.md), 2016-07-07: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [2015575](/recalls/tc/2015575.md), 2015-11-30: Accessories

## 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\-170](/bulletins/11024486.md), 2025-10-25, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
- [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.
- [N252508350](/bulletins/11024390.md), 2025-10-21, Service campaign: ENGINE. Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition that could cause the engine coolant thermostat to open at a lower temperature than intended. If this condition were to occur, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(Check Engine Light\) will illuminate and a diagnostic trouble code will set. Additionally in some cases, the engine cooling fans may run after the engine is switched off. This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 15 years or 150,000 miles \(240,000 km\), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after October 21, 2025, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to October 21, 2025, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider. Vehicle owners or lessees who paid for repairs referenced in this Special Coverage \(“Customers”\) are eligible for reimbursement of their reasonable and customary expenses in accordance with the procedures specified below. The conditional right to reimbursement is provided by GM solely in the interest of customer satisfaction and is personal to Customers. Customers may not assign and GM does not consent to any assignment of any Customer’s right to submit reimbursement claims, or to receive reimbursement, or any other rights granted by this Special Coverage to any third party, including but not limited to service contract providers, and this Special Coverage is not intended to and does not confer any third party beneficiary, subrogation or contribution rights, or any other rights to reimbursement, against GM, whether in law, equity or otherwise, on any third parties. Dealers are to replace the engine coolant thermostat as necessary. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
- [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.
- [24\-NA\-068](/bulletins/11019547.md), 2025-06-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This service bulletin provides a procedure to test and replace the battery distribution fuse block if found the cause of the DTC and electric coolant pump inoperative.
- [21\-NA\-240](/bulletins/11019543.md), 2025-06-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This service bulletin provides diagnostic repair information to correct an oil leak in the engine.
- [PIE0794E](/bulletins/11019515.md), 2025-06-12, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This engineering information \(EI Lite\) ends the need for gathering further information using the Field Product Reporting \(FPR\) App process for vehicles where customers comment on having oil leaking from the oil pan that drives a warrantable item type of repair on said vehicles.
- [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.

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