Chevrolet Malibu Service Bulletins

4,440 manufacturer communications on file.

• May 31, 2016•Document ID: 10078925

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP-5389-B

  Date Added:

  August 26, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINE REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTION CODE LEA, LCV, AND LKW MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P015A SET. IF THE SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTION FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P015A WAS COMPLETED INSPECT THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL FOR BEING OVERFILLED. IF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS FOUND TO BE OVERFILLED, READJUST TO CORRECT LEVEL AND RE-EVALUATE THE CONCERN. IF THE STEPS DO NOT LEAD TO A RESOLUTION, ADVISE THE CUSTOMER THAT ENGINEERING IS AWARE OF THIS CONCERN AND IS WORKING ON A REPAIR.

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• May 27, 2016•Document ID: 10114108

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1520B

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on the need to perform a Battery Sensor Module learn procedure after a stop/start system repair or after any repair where the 12V battery negative cable has been disconnected.

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• May 27, 2016•Document ID: 10078924

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP-5366-A

  Date Added:

  August 26, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME OWNERS MAY NOTICE AT ROUGHLY 3/4 OF THE WAY THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TRAVEL THERE IS A CLICK FELT IN THE PEDAL ALSO THE PEDAL GETS HARDER TO PUSH. PLEASE COMMUNICATE TO THE CUSTOMER THIS CONDITION IS A NORMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTIC OF THEIR VEHICLE. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DESIGN HAS CHANGED FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTION CODE MRC.

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• May 26, 2016•Document ID: 10078923

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC-5779-G

  Date Added:

  August 26, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH INFORMATION ON THE PROPER WASHING OF THE BRIGHT ALUMINUM MOLDINGS TO AVOID THE MOLDINGS FROM GETTING DAMAGED. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A NON-ALKALINE SOLUTION BE USED FOR PREPARATION & WASHING OF THE BRIGHT ALUMINUM MOLDINGS.

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• May 25, 2016•Document ID: 10126058

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  GCUS-3-564

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  24500 - Service Update. Vehicles equipped with power adjustable driver or passenger seat cushion structures, may have a condition where the two front bolts that secure the track to the cushion, were hand started and not torqued to specification. If the bolts are not torqued to specification, the occupant may feel play in the seat and hear a rattle. Over time, the bolts may back out and increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a vehicle rear impact crash. Dealers are to do an inspection of bolt to determine if torqued to specification, replace bolt if necessary.

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• May 25, 2016•Document ID: 10114102

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-NA-081

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer several concerns caused by to an internal software calibration.

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• May 25, 2016•Document ID: 10114101

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  99-08-51-007G

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This informational bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed.

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• May 24, 2016•Document ID: 10114099

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-108

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer concern of buzz or static noise from radio audio speakers, android auto connection issues, intermittent black screen or Sirius XM reverts to XM1 channel intermittently caused by to the current software calibration within the radio.

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• May 24, 2016•Document ID: 10078929

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP-4186+B

  Date Added:

  August 26, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  PONTIAC

  Summary

  THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLE THAT HAVE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK ON THE SIDE OF THE OIL PAN. DURING INSPECTION YOU MAY FIND THAT THE OIL LEAK APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE SIDE OF THE OIL PAN TO THE CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING CAPS INSIDE THE PAN. WHEN INSTALLING THIS NEW BOLT APPLY GENERAL MOTORS PIPE SEALANT TO THE THREADS OF THE BOLT. ALSO, VERIFY THAT THE MACHINED SURFACE AROUND THE BOLT HOLE IN THE OIL PAN IS CLEAN AND THAT THERE ARE NO IMPERFECTIONS.

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• May 24, 2016•Document ID: 10078921

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC-6095-A

  Date Added:

  August 26, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH A DIAGNOSTIC AID FOR IDENTIFYING INFOTAINMENT COMPONENTS ON THE VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT COMPONENT IS ORDERED OR REPLACED AND THE CORRECT LABOR CODE IS USED FOR WARRANTY SUBMISSION.

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• May 24, 2016•Document ID: 10078920

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP-5389-A

  Date Added:

  August 26, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINE REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTION CODE LEA, LCV, AND LKW MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P015A SET. IF THE SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTION FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P015A WAS COMPLETED INSPECT THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL FOR BEING OVERFILLED. IF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS FOUND TO BE OVERFILLED, READJUST TO CORRECT LEVEL AND RE-EVALUATE THE CONCERN. IF THE STEPS DO NOT LEAD TO A RESOLUTION, ADVISE THE CUSTOMER THAT ENGINEERING IS AWARE OF THIS CONCERN AND IS WORKING ON A REPAIR.

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• May 20, 2016•Document ID: 10118547

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  TIRES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-03-10-007J

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.

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• May 20, 2016•Document ID: 10114107

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0592D

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on service programming system (SPS) errors.

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• May 20, 2016•Document ID: 10078916

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC-6205

  Date Added:

  August 25, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN TO REPLACE THE RADIO IF THE PHONE ICON IS PRESSED AND IT WILL HIGHLIGHT, OR HIGHLIGHT AND SPIN, BUT THE RADIO WILL NOT CHANGE FROM THAT SCREEN.

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• May 20, 2016•Document ID: 10078914

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC-6169-A

  Date Added:

  August 25, 2016

  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. TECHNICIAN WILL INSPECT CONNECTORS X210 AND X220 FOR BENT TERMINALS OR CONNECTION ISSUES. REPAIR ANY TERMINAL FOUND DAMAGED.

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• May 18, 2016•Document ID: 10078910

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP-5355-A

  Date Added:

  August 25, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE ENGINE EXCHANGE PROGRAM HAS ENDED ON THE 1.5L ENGINE WITH REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTION CODE LFV. THIS ENGINE CAN NOW BE ORDERED THROUGH THE REGULAR GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER CARE AND AFTERSALES PARTS PROCESS OR PRODUCT QUALITY CENTER PROCESS FOR REQUIRED DEALERS.

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• May 17, 2016•Document ID: 10114111

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIE0365

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the dealers on a customer concern that one of the USB ports is not charging, allowing data to transfer.

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• May 17, 2016•Document ID: 10078885

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP-5402

  Date Added:

  August 25, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH THE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR STEPS FOR A VEHICLE WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P015B OR A REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1101. TECHNICIAN SHOULD LOOK FOR A MISSING OR DAMAGED O-RING SEAL IN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER COUPLER.

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• May 16, 2016•Document ID: 10118546

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-158

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on a new U.S. dealer special tool loan program.

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• May 16, 2016•Document ID: 10118545

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-00-89-005F

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

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