Chevrolet Malibu Service Bulletins

4,440 manufacturer communications on file.

• February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10116633

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS; STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-NA-047

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information on how to properly clean wheel speed sensors and wheel bearings that may cause conditions of EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message -Click Or Ratchet Noise- Service Traction Message - Service Stabilitrak Message - Service Steering Message due to dirt and debris.

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• February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10113438

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5959C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.

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• February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10113437

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC4801H

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using the Blue button on the OnStar key pad and ask the advisor for a turn by turn route. Also make a OnStar personal call and a call into the vehicle. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a resolution technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

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• February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10113436

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC3278G

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a ″Phone Unavailable″ audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A “Ready” or “OnStar ready” audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ″push to talk″ button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.

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• February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10113429

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5320D

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the drive motor generator control module is being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

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• February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10113383

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  GCUS-3-848

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  44180 02 - Customer Satisfaction. Certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. Dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with new key configurations.

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• February 17, 2017•Document ID: 10116631

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-NA-045

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides Information on Using Voice Pass-Thru to Access Voice Recognition Commands on Cell Phone and how it does not work on models equipped with IOA and IOB radios.

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• February 17, 2017•Document ID: 10116606

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-348

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install dust deflectors when replacing wheel bearings on vehicles no matter what the concern is of the vehicle.

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• February 17, 2017•Document ID: 10113427

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5588C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System. For the 2010 and UP model year vehicles, the OnStar set-up procedure and OnStar Activation request have been combined into a single programming event called OnStar Set-up and Activation in Service Programming System.

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• February 16, 2017•Document ID: 10116602

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-227

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the CICM to correct the module from drain the battery.

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• February 16, 2017•Document ID: 10116585

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-00-89-002Q

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report.

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• February 15, 2017•Document ID: 10113380

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  GCUS-3-844

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  17069 - Service Update. The counter bore in the torque converter housing used for auxiliary coolant pump attachment was drilled deeper than specification. The increased counter bore depth limits the usable thread distance for the original fastener to contact. There is only one fastener used to hold the pump. Replace the double ended auxiliary coolant pump mounting stud with revised attachment bolt.

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• February 14, 2017•Document ID: 10116628

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-NA-042

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the EBCM to correct the customers concern of the brake stopping the vehicle all the way to 0 mph before being able to use the throttle again.

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• February 14, 2017•Document ID: 10116607

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-367

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin explains the need to change the oil used in the LFV, LE2 engines, to a dexos 1 full synthetic to avoid piston damage.

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• February 14, 2017•Document ID: 10113424

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6258

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates the technician for vehicles built with adaptive cruise control RPO (KSG) from start of production build up to 6/1/2016 getting a Adaptive Cruise Control Temporarily Unavailable Message with no diagnostic trouble codes Stored, there was a Long Range Radar software error that occurred that prevented the proper recording of the Long Range Radar alignment angles. Information regarding GDS2 data to review for possible alignment angle reading yes and if so to perform the Radar Sensor Module - Long Range Calibration, refer to SI (Service Information) for the calibration procedure.

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• February 14, 2017•Document ID: 10113422

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5473

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0721, P0722, P0723, P0716, P0717, P176B, P176C, or P176D. Technician will need to follow publish Service Information diagnostics first. If Service Information diagnostics do not isolate a root cause of the concern the technician should speed sensor related to the Diagnostic Trouble Code.

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• February 13, 2017•Document ID: 10116584

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-03-10-003O

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.

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• February 13, 2017•Document ID: 10113418

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5029H

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon, an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed. Update added part numbers for the cleaner and model years.

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• February 13, 2017•Document ID: 10113417

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6049F

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communicationends thewireless charging module restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center.

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• February 13, 2017•Document ID: 10113416

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5338A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include “Vibration” “Business Associate Code” and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.

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