Chevrolet Malibu Service Bulletins

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May 23, 2019•Document ID: 10161878
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
18NA266
Date Added:
July 1, 2019
Manufacturer:
BUICK
Summary
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an intermittent blank or flickering driver information center (DIC).
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May 21, 2019•Document ID: 10161932
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
16NA383
Date Added:
July 1, 2019
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
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May 21, 2019•Document ID: 10161890
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
19NA058
Date Added:
July 1, 2019
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Hesitation or Low Power due to false knock detection and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P2096 / P2097 Set.
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2019 Chevrolet Malibu
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May 21, 2019•Document ID: 10161039
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP5651
Date Added:
June 10, 2019
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of the charge air cooler pipe connection becoming disconnected from the throttle body causing a reduced power issue and one or more of the following trouble codes P0172, P0299, P0101, P0506, P1101.
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2019 Chevrolet Equinox 2019 Chevrolet Malibu 2019 GMC Terrain
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May 21, 2019•Document ID: 10161038
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
PIC6365
Date Added:
June 10, 2019
Manufacturer:
CADILLAC
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates information to dealers advising certain Over the air updates and USB updates have been temporarily suspended.
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May 20, 2019•Document ID: 10161968
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
080730035D
Date Added:
July 1, 2019
Manufacturer:
PONTIAC
Summary
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
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May 20, 2019•Document ID: 10161037
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
PIT5655B
Date Added:
June 10, 2019
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may complain of when a Bluetooth call is received the ringing will be continuous for the rest of the drive cycle . It may be noted that this only seems to occur when using an Android device on OS 9.0. This may be caused by a software concern in the phone. The dealer is instructed that the phone manufacturer is working on a software update to resolve the concern.
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May 16, 2019•Document ID: 10161973
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SEATS
Mfr Comm. #:
PIE0509A
Date Added:
July 1, 2019
Manufacturer:
BUICK
Summary
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field to determine a root cause for a condition of drivers seat track will not adjust forward and/or backwards and becomes seized. This PIE revision adds the Acadia, XT5, Traverse and Enclave Models.
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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 14, 2019•Document ID: 10161882
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
18NA367
Date Added:
July 1, 2019
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to diagnosis a possible resistance concern in the battery system.
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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 13, 2019•Document ID: 10161013
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP4017C
Date Added:
June 10, 2019
Manufacturer:
SATURN
Summary
This prelimary information informs the dealer of a potential fuel injector concern that could set diagnostic trouble code P1174. The dealer is instructed to test the fuel injectors with the Active Fuel Injector testing tool to determine if the fuel injectors have failed.
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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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