Technical Service Bulletin 14588B — 2013 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | 14588B |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2013 CHEVROLET CAPRICE |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
14588B - SPECIAL COVERAGE (REVISED TO ADD 2016 MY CHEVROLET IMPALA). ON SOME POLICE PATROL VEHICLES, IDLING THE ENGINE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME CAN PREMATURELY WEAR THE ENGINE-COOLING-FAN MOTOR. IN THIS CONDITION, THE MOTOR MAY FAIL TO OPERATE OR OPERATE NOISILY. THIS CONDITION CAN ALSO DAMAGE MOTOR-CONTROL RELAYS IN THE VEHICLES UNDERHOOD BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER (UBEC). DEALERS ARE TO DIAGNOSE AND REPLACE FAN MOTORS PER PI1384 REGARDING THE SEMI-ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK FOR POLICE VEHICLE COOLING FANS.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.
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1308116001G
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SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
SC-14588
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
PIC5343A
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14549
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PI1293
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
14295
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR