Chevrolet Malibu Service Bulletins (2018)

1,077 manufacturer communications on file.

• May 16, 2019•Document ID: 10161972

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIE0508A

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This engineering information PI is requesting information from the field to visually inspect the wiring harness and X5 connector that is plugged directly into the UBEC for signs of a thermal event. This EI revision updates the Subject and Condition.

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• May 15, 2019•Document ID: 10161019

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5551D

  Date Added:

  June 10, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting.  This is normal when the FAB has been set to  "Alert".

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• May 13, 2019•Document ID: 10161014

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5647

  Date Added:

  June 10, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates  A vehicle may have a concern of running poor and stalling. No trouble codes may be set referencing this condition. Fuel trims around -20% may be observed on both banks. Engine oil level  will be found over full and have a  fuel odor. It will be found that the Engine oil is diluted with fuel.  Small gas engines (SGE) May only have the engine oil level over full and have a  fuel odor. It will be found that the Engine oil is diluted with fuel. This concern is caused by marshalling the vehicle around the lot before it is sold and/or short driver cycles.

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• May 9, 2019•Document ID: 10161906

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  TIRES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  000310006N

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).

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• May 8, 2019•Document ID: 10161929

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16NA119

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GM's policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.

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• May 7, 2019•Document ID: 10160987

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5640

  Date Added:

  June 10, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.

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• May 6, 2019•Document ID: 10160983

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5226C

  Date Added:

  June 10, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  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.

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• May 2, 2019•Document ID: 10161907

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  080089014E

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).

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• April 26, 2019•Document ID: 10160117

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18NA136

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add a washer to prevent the rear shock outer housing making solid contact with the shock mount isolation rubber.

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• April 24, 2019•Document ID: 10160690

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5569A

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may crank over unprompted and not start afterward. This is the result of hooking up the Active Fuel Injector Tool incorrectly on vehicles equipped with a direct fuel injection system. This Preliminary information instructs the dealer of a repair kit they received that will prevent this issue when installed correctly.

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• April 23, 2019•Document ID: 10160682

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5260C

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.

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• April 18, 2019•Document ID: 10160680

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6169E

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with inspection and repair instructions for vehicles with Service Engine Soon lamp when locking, unlocking, going into gear, and when vehicle is running. If service rear camera message on the divers information center, address U-type DTC's stored prior to diagnosing DTC P175F stored in the Transmission Control Module. Technician will inspect connectors X210 and X220 for bent terminals or connection issues. Repair any terminal found damaged.

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• April 17, 2019•Document ID: 10160426

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  19NA086

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Rear Tail Lamp Turn Signal Intermittently/Temporarily Flashes Quickly at Low Temperatures and that the tail lamp is functioning as intended.

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• April 16, 2019•Document ID: 10160672

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6360

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Navigation radio does not have a global positioning system location but OnStar is able to accurately locate the vehicle. Technician should check the installation of the COAX cables to be router correctly.  Technician will gain access to the Radio or Human Machine Interface depending on the vehicle build.  Install the EL-50334 test antenna to the Radio HMI and evaluate the operation. If the GPS signal is restored, inspect for incorrect coax routing as described above and if found, reroute the cable so it does not bypass the splitter.

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• April 16, 2019•Document ID: 10160421

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  19NA080

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to discard the PCV drain tube when working on the lower area of the engine.

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• April 15, 2019•Document ID: 10160666

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT4610F

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that First Responder Guides for General Motors vehicles can be accessed via the web at http://www.gmstc.com. or http://www.nfpa.org/

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• April 15, 2019•Document ID: 10160124

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  19NA032

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to swap the knock sensor 1 with knock sensor 2 to correct a lack of power or hesitation After Vehicle has reached operation temperature condition.

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• April 12, 2019•Document ID: 10160662

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5195E

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.

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• April 12, 2019•Document ID: 10160118

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18NA297

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of message displaying shift to park when in park.

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• April 2, 2019•Document ID: 10160133

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  030729004L

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  HUMMER

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides normal operating characteristics and diagnostic information on Manual transmissions.

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