NHTSA ID Number: 10178387
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5226D
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
1083 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
BUICK | CASCADA | 2016-2018 |
| BUICK | CENTURY | 2000-2005 |
| BUICK | ENCLAVE | 2008-2018 |
| BUICK | ENCORE | 2013-2018 |
| BUICK | ENVISION | 2016-2018 |
| BUICK | LACROSSE | 2005-2018 |
| BUICK | LESABRE | 2000-2006 |
| BUICK | LUCERNE | 2006-2012 |
| BUICK | PARK AVENUE | 2000-2005 |
| BUICK | RAINIER | 2004-2007 |
| BUICK | REGAL | 2000-2005, 2011-2018 |
| BUICK | RENDEZVOUS | 2002-2007 |
| BUICK | RIVIERA | 2000 |
| BUICK | TERRAZA | 2005-2008 |
| BUICK | VERANO | 2012-2017 |
| CADILLAC | ATS | 2013-2018 |
| CADILLAC | CATERA | 2000-2001 |
| CADILLAC | CT6 | 2016-2018 |
| CADILLAC | CTS | 2003-2018 |
| CADILLAC | CTS-V | 2014 |
| CADILLAC | DEVILLE | 2000-2005 |
| CADILLAC | DTS | 2006-2011 |
| CADILLAC | ELDORADO | 2000-2002 |
| CADILLAC | ELR | 2014-2017 |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2000, 2002-2018 |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2003-2018 |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE EXT | 2007-2013 |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE EXT 1500 | 2002-2006 |
| CADILLAC | SEVILLE | 2000-2004 |
| CADILLAC | SRX | 2004-2016 |
| CADILLAC | STS | 2005-2012 |
| CADILLAC | XLR | 2004-2009 |
| CADILLAC | XT5 | 2017-2018 |
| CADILLAC | XTS | 2013-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | 3500 | 2016 |
| CHEVROLET | 4500HD | 2018 |
| CHEVROLET | 5500HD | 2018 |
| CHEVROLET | ALERO EXPORT | 2000-2002 |
| CHEVROLET | ASTRO | 2000-2005 |
| CHEVROLET | AVALANCHE | 2007-2013 |
| CHEVROLET | AVALANCHE 1500 | 2002-2006 |
| CHEVROLET | AVALANCHE 2500 | 2002-2006 |
| CHEVROLET | AVEO | 2004-2006, 2009-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | B7 | 2001 |
| CHEVROLET | B7 MEDIUM DUTY | 2000 |
| CHEVROLET | BLAZER | 2000-2005 |
| CHEVROLET | BOLT EV | 2017-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | C SERIES | 2003-2009 |
| CHEVROLET | CAMARO | 2000-2002, 2010-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | CAPRICE | 2003-2004, 2011-2017 |
| CHEVROLET | CAPTIVA | 2008, 2012-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | CAPTIVA SPORT | 2009-2011 |
| CHEVROLET | CAVALIER | 2000-2005 |
| CHEVROLET | CHEVY VAN | 2000 |
| CHEVROLET | CHEYENNE | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | CITY EXPRESS | 2015-2017 |
| CHEVROLET | CLASSIC | 2004-2006 |
| CHEVROLET | COBALT | 2005-2010 |
| CHEVROLET | COLORADO | 2004-2012, 2014-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | CONVENTIONAL | 2001, 2003 |
| CHEVROLET | CORVETTE | 2000-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | CRUZE | 2011-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | EPICA | 2005 |
| CHEVROLET | EQUINOX | 2005-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | EXPRESS | 2000-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | F SERIES | 2005-2006 |
| CHEVROLET | G SERIES | 2000 |
| CHEVROLET | G VAN BUS | 2001-2002, 2004-2006 |
| CHEVROLET | H SERIES | 2001 |
| CHEVROLET | HHR | 2006-2011 |
| CHEVROLET | IMPALA | 2000-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | L SERIES | 2001-2002 |
| CHEVROLET | LOW CAB 4500 | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | LOW CAB 5500 | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | LUMINA | 2000-2002 |
| CHEVROLET | M SERIES | 2000-2002 |
| CHEVROLET | M VAN | 2001 |
| CHEVROLET | MALIBU | 2000-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | METRO | 2000-2001 |
| CHEVROLET | MONTE CARLO | 2000-2007 |
| CHEVROLET | N300 | 2014-2016, 2018 |
| CHEVROLET | N300 MAX | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | OPTRA | 2004-2007 |
| CHEVROLET | ORLANDO | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | P SERIES | 2000-2001 |
| CHEVROLET | PRIZM | 2000-2002 |
| CHEVROLET | S10 | 2000-2004, 2016-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2006-2014, 2017-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 HD | 2002-2005 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2005-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 HD | 2000-2004 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 HD | 2000-2001 |
| CHEVROLET | SONIC | 2012-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | SPARK | 2013-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | SPARK EV | 2014-2017 |
| CHEVROLET | SS | 2014-2017 |
| CHEVROLET | SSR | 2003-2006 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2000-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | T SERIES | 2003-2010 |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2000-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | TRACKER | 2000-2004 |
| CHEVROLET | TRAILBLAZER | 2002-2009, 2017-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | TRANS SPORT | 2000-2001 |
| CHEVROLET | TRAVERSE | 2009-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | TRAX | 2013-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | UPLANDER | 2005-2009 |
| CHEVROLET | V SERIES | 2000 |
| CHEVROLET | VENTURE | 2000-2005 |
| CHEVROLET | VOLT | 2011-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | W SERIES | 2000 |
| CHEVROLET | W-SERIES | 2000-2010 |
| GMC | ACADIA | 2007-2018 |
| GMC | C SERIES | 2004-2009 |
| GMC | CANYON | 2004-2012, 2015-2018 |
| GMC | ENVOY | 2000-2009 |
| GMC | ENVOY XL | 2006 |
| GMC | ENVOY XUV | 2004-2005 |
| GMC | G SERIES | 2000, 2003 |
| GMC | G VAN BUS | 2000, 2010 |
| GMC | GM | 2001-2002 |
| GMC | JIMMY | 2000-2004 |
| GMC | JIMMY CLASSIC | 2005 |
| GMC | M/L VAN | 2000-2001 |
| GMC | SAFARI | 2000-2005 |
| GMC | SAFARI (GMC) | 2000 |
| GMC | SAVANA | 2000-2018 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2014 |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2007-2018 |
| GMC | SIERRA DENALI | 2003, 2007-2013, 2015-2018 |
| GMC | SONOMA | 2000-2004 |
| GMC | SUBURBAN | 2000-2001 |
| GMC | TERRAIN | 2010-2018 |
| GMC | TOPKICK | 2003-2010 |
| GMC | W-SERIES | 2004-2010 |
| GMC | YUKON | 2000-2018 |
| GMC | YUKON DENALI | 2000-2013 |
| GMC | YUKON DENALI XL | 2004-2013 |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2000-2018 |
| HUMMER | H2 | 2003-2010 |
| HUMMER | H3 | 2006-2010 |
| ISUZU | 4500 SERIES | 2006 |
| ISUZU | H SERIES | 2008-2009 |
| ISUZU | T SERIES | 2009-2010 |
| OLDSMOBILE | ALERO | 2000-2004 |
| OLDSMOBILE | AURORA | 2000-2003 |
| OLDSMOBILE | BRAVADA | 2000-2004 |
| OLDSMOBILE | INTRIGUE | 2000-2002 |
| OLDSMOBILE | SILHOUETTE | 2000-2004 |
| PONTIAC | AZTEK | 2001-2005 |
| PONTIAC | BONNEVILLE | 2000-2005 |
| PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | 2000-2002 |
| PONTIAC | G3 | 2008-2011 |
| PONTIAC | G5 | 2007-2011 |
| PONTIAC | G6 | 2005-2010 |
| PONTIAC | G8 | 2008-2010 |
| PONTIAC | GRAND AM | 2000-2005 |
| PONTIAC | GRAND PRIX | 2000-2008 |
| PONTIAC | GTO | 2004-2007 |
| PONTIAC | MONTANA | 2000-2009 |
| PONTIAC | MONTANA EXT | 2000-2004 |
| PONTIAC | PURSUIT | 2005-2009 |
| PONTIAC | SOLSTICE | 2006-2010 |
| PONTIAC | SUNFIRE | 2000-2005 |
| PONTIAC | TORRENT | 2006-2009 |
| PONTIAC | TRANS SPORT | 2000-2001 |
| PONTIAC | VIBE | 2003-2010 |
| SAAB | 9-3 | 2009 |
| SAAB | 9-5 | 2009-2010 |
| SAAB | 9-7X | 2005-2009 |
| SATURN | ASTRA | 2008-2011 |
| SATURN | AURA | 2007-2010 |
| SATURN | ION | 2003-2007 |
| SATURN | L200 | 2003-2005 |
| SATURN | L300 | 2003-2005 |
| SATURN | LW200 | 2000-2002 |
| SATURN | OUTLOOK | 2007-2011 |
| SATURN | RELAY | 2005-2008 |
| SATURN | SKY | 2007-2010 |
| SATURN | SL | 2000-2002 |
| SATURN | VUE | 2002-2011 |
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Bulletin No.: PIP5226D Published date: 07/27/2020
Preliminary Information
PIP5226D Needle Bearings Found In The Oil Pan During An Oil Change
Models
Brand: All
Model: All
Model Years: 2000 – 2021
VIN:
from to
All All
V6 or V8 push rod engines with roller rockers
Transmissions: All
Supersession Statement
This PI was superseded to update Model Years. Please discard PIP5226C.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this
PI.
Condition / Concern
Technician may find needle bearings in the oil pan during an oil change.
Recommendations / Instructions
If a dealer finds roller rocker arm needle bearings during an oil change, inspect all the roller
rocker arms.
If a damaged rocker arm is found, only replace the broken roller rocker arm. Replacement of the
remaining roller rocker arms is not necessary.
During the repair needle bearings may also be found in cylinder head oil drains. Be sure to clean
the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings that can be found.
There should be 66 bearings 33 a side, and again, replacement of the remaining roller rocker arms
is not necessary.
Note: The diameter of the needle bearing is larger than the oil pump pickup screen mesh preventing
the needle bearing from being pulled into the engine oil pump, so the oil pan does not need to be
removed.
Warranty Information
The correction for this concern may be one of several repairs described above. For vehicles
repaired under warranty, please use the appropriate warranty labor operation based on the actual
cause and repair.
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition
exhibited is
resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
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1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIP5226D
Published date: 07/27/2020
NHTSA ID Number: 10160983
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5226C
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIP5226C
Published date: 05/6/2019
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Bulletin No.: PIP5226B
Published date: 01/25/2018
To View or Download this Document Click Here
NHTSA ID Number: 10129097
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5226B
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIP5226B
Published date: 01/25/2018
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NHTSA ID Number: 10096026
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5226A
Summary
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. ONLY REPLACE THE ROLLER ROCKER THAT IS MISSING NEEDLE BEARINGS. BE SURE TO CLEAN THE OIL DRAINS TO RETRIEVE THE NEEDLE BEARINGS. EACH ROLLER ROCKER HAS 66 BEARINGS.
2 Associated Documents
Service Bulletin Document
Bulletin No.: PIP5226A
Date: Feb-2016
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10096026
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIP5226A
Date: Feb-2016
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NHTSA ID Number: 10112251
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5226
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIP5226
Date: Sep-2014
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