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LX9 Serpentine Drive Belt Assembly Squeals at Higher RPM and May Emit an Odor (Replace Serpentine Drive Belt Assembly)

Subject: LX9 Serpentine Drive Belt Assembly Squeals at Higher RPM and May Emit an Odor (Replace Serpentine Drive Belt Assembly)

Models:2004-2005 Chevrolet Malibu
2005 Pontiac G6
with 3.5L V6 Engine (VIN 8 - RPO LX9)



This bulletin is being revised to update the VIN number. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-06-01-009A (Section 06 -- Engine).


Condition

Some customers may comment that the serpentine drive belt assembly on the 3.5L LX9 engine may squeal at higher rpm (3500-4000 RPM) range, or at before shift point(s). There may also be an odor emitted from the serpentine drive belt under certain driving conditions.

Cause

There has been a material change to the engine serpentine drive belt assembly.

Correction

Replace the engine serpentine drive belt assembly with P/N 12591059.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

12591059

Belt - W/PMP & A/C CMPR & Gen (Serpentine Drive Belt

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

J0667

Belt, Primary Accessory Drive - Replace

Use Published Labor Operation Times