Technical Service Bulletin PIP4112N — 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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Bulletin Details

TSB ID PIP4112N
Manufacturer
Vehicle 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Communication Date

Bulletin Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle. This is considered normal operation of the vehicle the throttle is delayed and opened slowly up to .7 seconds to help minimize driveline lash and clunking or will have approximately .5 seconds of zero torque to allow the transmission to shift to first gear.

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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