TSB: BUICK ALERO, AURA, C SERIES, CAPTIVA, CAVALIER, COBALT, EQUINOX, G5, G6, GRAND AM, HHR, IMPALA, ION, LACROSSE, LS, MALIBU, PURSUIT, REGAL, SKY, SOLSTICE, SUNFIRE, TERRAIN, VERANO, VUE (2001–2017)

Bulletin PIP4495E — October 2, 2017

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPIP4495E
ManufacturerBUICK
ModelsALERO, AURA, C SERIES, CAPTIVA, CAVALIER, COBALT, EQUINOX, G5, G6, GRAND AM, HHR, IMPALA, ION, LACROSSE, LS, MALIBU, PURSUIT, REGAL, SKY, SOLSTICE, SUNFIRE, TERRAIN, VERANO, VUE
Model Years2001–2017
Date IssuedOctober 2, 2017
Date Added to NHTSANovember 13, 2017
ComponentSTRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Vehicles Affected123 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a loud tick or rattle noise under the hood at all operating conditions. Technician will need to check the lower and oil pressure to t

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2017 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2017 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK REGAL 2017 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
GMC TERRAIN 2017 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK VERANO 2017 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2016 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2016 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK LACROSSE 2016 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK REGAL 2016 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
GMC TERRAIN 2016 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK VERANO 2016 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2015 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2015 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK LACROSSE 2015 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK REGAL 2015 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
GMC TERRAIN 2015 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK VERANO 2015 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2014 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2014 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET IMPALA 2014 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK LACROSSE 2014 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2014 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK REGAL 2014 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
GMC TERRAIN 2014 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK VERANO 2014 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2013 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2013 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK LACROSSE 2013 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2013 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK REGAL 2013 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
GMC TERRAIN 2013 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK VERANO 2013 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2012 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2012 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK LACROSSE 2012 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2012 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK REGAL 2012 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
GMC TERRAIN 2012 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK VERANO 2012 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2011 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2011 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET HHR 2011 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK LACROSSE 2011 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2011 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BUICK REGAL 2011 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
GMC TERRAIN 2011 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2010 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET COBALT 2010 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2010 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC G5 2010 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC G6 2010 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET HHR 2010 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2010 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN SKY 2010 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2010 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
GMC TERRAIN 2010 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN VUE 2010 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN AURA 2009 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET COBALT 2009 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC G5 2009 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC G6 2009 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET HHR 2009 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2009 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN SKY 2009 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2009 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN VUE 2009 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN AURA 2008 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET COBALT 2008 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC G5 2008 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC G6 2008 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET HHR 2008 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN SKY 2008 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2008 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN VUE 2008 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN AURA 2007 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET COBALT 2007 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC G5 2007 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC G6 2007 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET HHR 2007 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN ION 2007 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2007 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN SKY 2007 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2007 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN VUE 2007 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET COBALT 2006 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC G6 2006 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET HHR 2006 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN ION 2006 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2006 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC PURSUIT 2006 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2006 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN VUE 2006 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2005 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET COBALT 2005 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC GRAND AM 2005 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN ION 2005 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2005 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC PURSUIT 2005 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2005 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN VUE 2005 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
OLDSMOBILE ALERO 2004 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET C SERIES 2004 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2004 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC GRAND AM 2004 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN ION 2004 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2004 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2004 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN VUE 2004 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
OLDSMOBILE ALERO 2003 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2003 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC GRAND AM 2003 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN ION 2003 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN LS 2003 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2003 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN VUE 2003 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
OLDSMOBILE ALERO 2002 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2002 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC GRAND AM 2002 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN LS 2002 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2002 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN VUE 2002 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SATURN LS 2001 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BUICK dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (PIP4495E) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.