Malibu L4-2.4L Hybrid (2008)
Technical Service Bulletin # 08200
Date: 080625
Campaign - Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug Threaded Insert
Bulletin No.: 08200
Date: June 25, 2008
Subject:
08200 - Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug Thread Insert Loose or Damaged Inspect/Install New Insert
Models:
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, Cobalt SS, HHR, HHR SS, Malibu, Malibu Hybrid
2008 Pontiac G5, G6, Solstice, Solstice GXP
2008 Saturn Aura, Aura Hybrid, SKY, SKY Redline, VUE, VUE Hybrid
Equipped with 2.0L, 2.4L 4-Cylinder (RPO LNF, LAT, LE5 - VIN X, 5, B) Engine
THIS PROGRAM IS IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 30, 2009.
Condition
Certain 2008 model year Chevrolet Cobalt, Cobalt SS, HHR, HHR SS, Malibu, Malibu Hybrid; Pontiac G5, G6, Solstice, Solstice GXP; Saturn Aura,
Aura Hybrid, SKY, SKY Redline, VUE and VUE Hybrid vehicles, equipped with a 2.0L or 2.4L 4-Cylinder (RPO LNF, LAT, LE5 - VIN X, 5, B)
engine, may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert that will be installed too far into the oil pan hole, or will come out with the drain
plug when it is removed. This condition could result in poor or no retention of the drain plug when it is reinstalled in the course of an engine oil change.
Important:
This program will expire on June 30, 2009 because these vehicles should have had the first oil change by that time.
Correction
Dealers/retailers are to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine oil pan drain plug thread insert with a new insert.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2008 model year Chevrolet Cobalt, Cobalt SS, HHR, HHR SS, Malibu, Malibu Hybrid; Pontiac G5, G6, Solstice, Solstice GXP;
Saturn Aura, Aura Hybrid, SKY, SKY Redline, VUE, VUE Hybrid, equipped with a 2.0L or 2.4L 4-Cylinder (RPO LNF, LAT, LE5 - VIN X, 5, B)
engine and built within the VIN breakpoints shown above.
Important:
Dealers/retailers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the system(s) below. Not all vehicles within the above
breakpoints may be involved.- GM dealers and Canadian Saturn/Saab retailers should use GMVIS.- Saturn US retailers should use the "Investigate
Vehicle History" link on the Global Warranty Management application within DealerWorld.
