Chevrolet Malibu Service Bulletins (2018)

1,077 manufacturer communications on file.

November 20, 2017•Document ID: 10125125
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PIT5599
Date Added:
December 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates a false setting of DTCU0121 in the FVCM due to a FVCM software anomaly. Code U0121 will set and be moved to history in the FVCM with each ignition cycle.
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November 17, 2017•Document ID: 10139118
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
17NA346
Date Added:
June 4, 2018
Manufacturer:
BUICK
Summary
This informational bulletin provides a listing of the parts availability for coax repair procedures and what is needed to complete some repairs.
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November 17, 2017•Document ID: 10139107
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
17NA290
Date Added:
June 4, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the cluster to correct a condition of Intermittent Blank/Missing Driver Information Center Info Pages Upon Start Up due to a software abnormality.
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November 17, 2017•Document ID: 10139090
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
070604019F
Date Added:
June 4, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
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November 17, 2017•Document ID: 10125119
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mfr Comm. #:
PIC6297A
Date Added:
December 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
BUICK
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates that engineering has found a fix for P3260.
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November 15, 2017•Document ID: 10139102
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
17NA007
Date Added:
June 4, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a anti rattle spring on the actuator arm for the turbo and to correct the customers concern of a rattle noise heard from front of the engine.
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November 14, 2017•Document ID: 10125115
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PIC6315
Date Added:
December 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
CADILLAC
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the Comfort and Convenience menu are missing at times. Technician will need to perform a scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics if there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes present. If the concern is and intermittent this Preliminary Information communication will be updated with a repair. When the personalization selections are not missing from the Comfort and Convenience menu but they are missing from other menus such as the Climate and Air Quality, Collision/Detection Systems, and Lighting menus, refer to bulletin 17-NA-086. Memory seat adjustments may not be available tech will need to perform a Memory Seat Module replacement/programming.
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November 7, 2017•Document ID: 10125106
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mfr Comm. #:
PIC3100F
Date Added:
December 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.
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November 1, 2017•Document ID: 10190257
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mfr Comm. #:
16-NA-394
Date Added:
April 14, 2021
Manufacturer:
BUICK
Summary
Poor A/C Performance
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October 27, 2017•Document ID: 10134571
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
16NA394
Date Added:
April 23, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the A/C heat exchanger for possible weak welds, that may leak refrigerant causing the A/C system to not work properly.
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October 26, 2017•Document ID: 10123282
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP5530
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility for a internal E88 ECM issue that can cause numerous ECM related codes including dtc p0606 and the vehicle may crank and not start or not crank.
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October 25, 2017•Document ID: 10134594
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
150089005A
Date Added:
April 23, 2018
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
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October 24, 2017•Document ID: 10134621
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
070849020M
Date Added:
April 23, 2018
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
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October 24, 2017•Document ID: 10123281
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mfr Comm. #:
PIC6194D
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the High Voltage Drive Motor Battery, for the 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has been placed on a parts restriction. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
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October 24, 2017•Document ID: 10123280
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PIT5551B
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
CADILLAC
Summary
This Preliminary information communicatesa "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when theForward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when theFAB has been set to "Alert".
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October 23, 2017•Document ID: 10134618
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Mfr Comm. #:
17NA337
Date Added:
April 23, 2018
Manufacturer:
CADILLAC
Summary
This informational bulletin provides information to the customer on the radio display "info pages" being blank and to make sure to select in the "active info pages" menu.
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October 20, 2017•Document ID: 10123271
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP5517A
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates the following to the dealer. If an engine oil leak has been isolated to the front crankshaft seal, check for misfires low engine compression and/or cylinder leakage readings. These issues could cause excessive positive crankcase pressure leading to engine oil leaks.
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October 18, 2017•Document ID: 10123265
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
PIC6265C
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
BUICK
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates thata vehicle may exhibit a Adaptive Cruise Control Unavailable and/or Lane Keep Assist Unavailable message. The technician may attempt to program the Active Safety Control Module (ASCM) and encounter a code E4399. The technician is advised if he encounters this concern to zero the MIC counter by placing the vehicle into and back out of "Transport Mode".
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October 17, 2017•Document ID: 10134612
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Mfr Comm. #:
17NA331
Date Added:
April 23, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This informational bulletin provides information to the customer about the rear camera guidelines not being present at times due to the VBM taking over the rear camera option.
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October 17, 2017•Document ID: 10123263
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PIC6244A
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Shift to Park message on the Driver Information Center. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P1AEE, P1AEF, P1AF0, P1AF2, and P1E22. Technician will need to replace the transmission. Technician will need to review the latest version of PIP5321 for the Volt and PIP5390 for the Malibu.
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