Chevrolet Malibu Service Bulletins

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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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October 16, 2017•Document ID: 10123256
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP5508A
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Product Quality Center has a part restriction for the T87A Transmission Control Module. The dealer technician is advised to call the GM Product Quality Center for further assistance.
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October 13, 2017•Document ID: 10123248
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP5505B
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates that the E88 ECM controllers part number 12680194 and 12691559 has ended.
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October 12, 2017•Document ID: 10123242
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP5390C
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Malibu 5ET50 Hybrid Transmission and Component has a part restriction program. The dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center (Technical Assistance Center) for further assistance.
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October 11, 2017•Document ID: 10134609
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mfr Comm. #:
17NA326
Date Added:
April 23, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Technical bulletin provides information for rear brake pad replacement to correct a squeak type noise heard from the rear brakes when cold.
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October 11, 2017•Document ID: 10134593
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
150089004B
Date Added:
April 23, 2018
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
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October 11, 2017•Document ID: 10123234
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP5505A
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates that the E88 ECM controllers part number 12680194 and 12691559 are currently under part restriction.
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October 10, 2017•Document ID: 10123232
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP5528
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
BUICK
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates the identification process for High Feature V6 camshafts in re-manufactured engines.
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October 9, 2017•Document ID: 10134569
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
16NA249
Date Added:
April 23, 2018
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
Low Audible Whine Noise has been found to be transmitting from the balance shaft drive chain.
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October 6, 2017•Document ID: 10123230
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP5527
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic assistance and repairs for specific driveability concerns that can be caused by the intake rocker arm oil control solenoid.
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October 5, 2017•Document ID: 10123227
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
PIC5492F
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
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October 3, 2017•Document ID: 10134595
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
150603002H
Date Added:
April 23, 2018
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
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October 3, 2017•Document ID: 10123222
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PIT5353B
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
SAAB
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
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October 2, 2017•Document ID: 10123218
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mfr Comm. #:
PIC5822D
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
BUICK
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of mildew odor or water on front floor on either side of the vehicle. Technician will gain access to the front wheelhouse of the affected side. The front wheel house flange may have a void in the sealer causing water to leak through and accumulate on the floor or wet carpet will be found. A thumb grade sealer will need to be placed in the void to prevent the water leak into the cabin.
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October 2, 2017•Document ID: 10123217
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
PIC6265B
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
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 2, 2017•Document ID: 10123211
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Mfr Comm. #:
PIP4495E
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
SATURN
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a loud tick or rattle noise under the hood at all operating conditions. Technician will need to check the lower and oil pressure to the upper end oil pressure. Technician will need to inspect the oil feed orifice in the cylinder head. Technician will clean out and debris found in the orifice.
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October 1, 2017•Document ID: 10190339
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
150603002H
Date Added:
April 16, 2021
Manufacturer:
GMC
Summary
Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers Correct battery cold cranking amperage (CCA) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL-50313. Access to the battery specification label, which contains the OEM part number and CCA rating and type, may be difficult without component removal. Refer to the table below for the original equipment ratings and part numbers used to set up a proper battery test. There has been some confusion as to the correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement. Refer to the table below for the correct battery warranty replacement. The correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement in the catalog is designated by the "Original Equipment Replacement" note in the description field.
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October 1, 2017•Document ID: 10190338
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
150089005A
Date Added:
April 16, 2021
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
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October 1, 2017•Document ID: 10190337
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Mfr Comm. #:
150089004B
Date Added:
April 16, 2021
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component
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October 1, 2017•Document ID: 10190336
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
140089004D
Date Added:
April 16, 2021
Manufacturer:
CHEVROLET
Summary
Information for Fleet Vehicles Ignition Key, Fob and Key Rings Configuration Some Customers are bundling multiple keys, fobs, and key tags together on a single crimped loop or a cable. This practice may result in unintended key rotation, and should be discontinued immediately. The information in this bulletin details the proper configurations for the ignition key, fob, key rings and key tags and applying a QR code sticker or barcode sticker to a key fob.
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