Chevrolet Malibu Service Bulletins
4,440 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 2, 2017•Document ID: 10138158Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIC6229A
- Date Added:
- May 21, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BUICK
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a crank but engine does not start concern. Technician will use this publication to reset the battery low state of charge concern after extended crank where the vehicle will no longer crank anymore and the cause of the no start concern is repaired. If Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA is the only Diagnostic Trouble Code set this could be caused by an internal fault in the high voltage battery and SI diagnosis will have to be followed for further diagnosis.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 2, 2017•Document ID: 10138045Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 17-NA-058
- Date Added:
- May 21, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
SummaryThis informational bulletin provides information on Voice Recognition Release Note for v2017 Map Update.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10126012Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- GCUS-3-859
- Date Added:
- December 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
Summary17019 01 - Customer Satidfaction Program. Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5L LFV engine may have a pre-ignition condition that could cause piston damage. If this condition occurs, the vehicle may perform poorly and oil consumption could increase. In addition, a service engine light may illuminate indicating an engine misfire. Dealers will reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) and change the engine oil with ACDelco dexos 1 Full-Synthetic motor oil of the part number as indicated in the parts section
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10126010Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- GCUS-3-857
- Date Added:
- December 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
Summary17076 Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a transmission pressure learn error which could cause the clutch to overheat and become damaged. Dealers are to reprogram the transmission control module.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 28, 2017•Document ID: 10116590Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-09-41-002D
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- BUICK
SummaryThis informational bulletin explains not to put anything metal or conductive on the passenger seat or it may set the reminder chime off.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 10-00-89-006F
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- BUICK
SummaryThis informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIP5421B
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may be running rough with a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set. Technician will need to perform an Engine Compression Testing in Service Information. If excessive leakage to the crankcase is isolated, check piston and cylinder wall condition. Technician should perform the repair per the level of damage. If the cylinder wall surface has not been compromised, only piston replacement is required.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 28, 2017•Document ID: 10113456Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIT5389C
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIP5472A
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. A technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P050D set as current or history. The technician is advised that if the engine misfires during very specific cold start conditions, to replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and to retest for the concern.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - February 24, 2017•Document ID: 10116588Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-07-30-010D
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- BUICK
SummaryThis informational bulletin provides explanation on how to take snapshot data with a Tech 2 and upload it to a computer and where to email the info to.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIC6218B
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when adjusting the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning controls the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display is blank and/or various selections missing from radio Settings menu intermittently. Technicians will find the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning does change but the lower radio display is blank. Technician will need to update the radio using Service Programming System with the latest software.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIC4935F
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CADILLAC
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the OnStar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- GCUS-3-856
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
Summary16119 - Customer Satisfaction. General Motors has discovered an inadvertent error in the Parts Content Information portion of the window label on certain vehicles, which displays US/Canadian Parts Content for the vehicle, and Country of Origin (COO) information for the engine and transmission on these vehicles. As a result, the label displayed incorrect parts content percentages and COO information for the engines and transmissions on these vehicles. GM will contact involved owners of the affected to notify them of the situation. This label error has no effect on the safety or operation of the vehicles. Dealers are to affix a corrected new replacement label to the vehicle.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - February 23, 2017•Document ID: 10116637Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 17-NA-052
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
SummaryThis Informational bulletin outlines the recommendations for aluminum and chrome wheel refinishing.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIC5626B
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- BUICK
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the 12V Battery is discharged with a Service Charging System Message, a Malfunction Indicator Lamp and Red Battery Light on.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - February 23, 2017•Document ID: 10113444Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIP4990D
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the service engine soon lamp that comes on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0101. Technician should review the appropriate Service Information diagnostics for DTC U0101. Also gather all other diagnostic trouble codes in the vehicle and which modules they are set in. The transmission connector pins should be checked for damaged terminals or poor terminal fit. Also inspect the under hood fuse block for damaged terminals or poor terminal fit and mis-positioned fuses in fuse block. Inspect the ground for the Transmission Control Module. Technician should refer to Service Information automatic transmission controls schematics to determine the ground identification.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-NA-246
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- GMC
SummaryThis informational bulletin provides an upate for Cause information on Airbag Warning Lamp Illumination Condition.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PIP4723B
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- GMC
SummaryThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 17-NA-007
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CHEVROLET
SummaryThis 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.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 21, 2017•Document ID: 10116605Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-NA-338
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- CADILLAC
SummaryThis Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
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