Hi, All I am new to this board, I own a 2009 Pontiac g5 ( same as colbalt )
I noticed an oil leak on the passenger side by the oil pan,
Took the car to the dealer they ran a dye test and confirmed it was leaking out of the corner of the oil pan. They re-torque the bolts and said it stopped So guess the next day it still leaks.. Anyone have this issue it’s a 2009 DISAPOINTED that it would leak with only 50k on it

 

The G5 is the same as the Cobalt?!

 

its the same

 

i mean same drive train ??
Is it not ?

 

trolled'

i had a 2010 with 6k miles break rockers and lifters, **** happens

 

Bro the G5 is a Cobalt.

 

Yeah but an oil leak **** happens but it shouldn't .
I would rather have a sticky gas pedal other then an oil leak

 

Can some please just answer the question.
If they ran the dye test and re torque bolts to oil pan, why would it still leak in the same place should they of not just replaced the gasket ???

 

sorry totally off topic... BUT 2009 WITH 50K?????? dang!

 

Look, your best bet would be to just go to the dealer. If they give you ****, find another dealership. If THEY give you ****, which is highly likely because it's GM, unload the curse and get a car that you won't hate in a month anyway.

 

I do alot of driving

 

found it dam dealer
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Document ID: 2355311
#PIP4718: Oil Leak At Front Crankshaft Seal Area 2008-09 Ecotec (RPOs - LAP lAT LE5 LE8 LE9 LNF) - (Oct 1, 2009)

Subject: Oil Leak at Front Crankshaft Seal Area 2008-09 Ecotec (RPO- LAP LAT LE5 LE8 LE9 LNF)

Models: 2008-2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
2008-2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
2008-2009 Chevrolet HHR
2008-2009 Chevrolet HHR SS
2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu
2008-2009 Pontiac G5
2008-2009 Pontiac G6
2006-2009 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)
2008-2009 Saturn Aura
2008-2009 Saturn Vue
Equipped with the following engines:
2008-2009 2.0L (RPO LNF)
2009 2.2L (RPO LAP)
2009 2.2L (RPO LE8)
2008-2009 2.4L (RPO LE5/LE9/LAT)

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern:

A technician may comment of an oil leak at the front timing cover/crank/pulley seal.
Recommendation/Instructions:

When the technician has determined the front crank seal is leaking replace the seal, pulley, bolt and drive belt.

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.

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information

 

It is confirmed dealer called me just now I have this problem my fellow GM owner please keep on eye on you leak issues have it fixed if it under warrenty still

 

moved

 

got it back from the dealer all is good.
the tsb #was changed #pip4718 to #pip4718a

 

Soo this is my problem....hmmm I need to get a BMW and I'll keep it, lol

 

I knew I had seen this somewhere ... wish the Admin back then would have let me keep these all together in a sticky or something .

If you search hard enough every TSB , PIP from 05 to june 2010 are posted here by a couple different people.

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/prob...8-09-a-190914/

 

Thanks rukke