Chevrolet Malibu Service Bulletins (2017)

1,345 manufacturer communications on file.

• June 19, 2017•Document ID: 10158892

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17259

  Date Added:

  April 22, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  17259 - Service Update. Some vehicles may have excessive current feedback to the DC-DC converter module through the OnStar battery backup wiring connected to the main battery. The driver may experience the stop/start functionality inhibited and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Remove the F18 fuse.

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• June 19, 2017•Document ID: 10118275

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5426A

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 9T50 M3E 9 Speed Automatic Transmission is no longer on restriction and the trans assembly is fully serviceable. Also to advised of possible debris in the valve body assembly that can be cleaned without valve body assembly replacement.

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• June 19, 2017•Document ID: 10118274

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5402A

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2017

  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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• June 16, 2017•Document ID: 10118268

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6282A

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates that if a vibration or moan type noise is heard at lower engine RPM (less than 1500) the cause could be loose A/C compressor bracket mount bolts and to tighten both of the bracket mounting bolts 22 Nm (16 lb ft). If the Air Conditioning is blowing warm air to inspect the air conditioning compressor hose for being fractured in theelbow portion of the low side line where it attaches to the Compressor.

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• June 15, 2017•Document ID: 10118265

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6287

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio will not retain the previous settings and will go to the Home Icon screen when the vehicle is restarted. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is currently evaluating this concern.

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• June 14, 2017•Document ID: 10118264

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6194C

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the High Voltage Drive Motor Battery, for the 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has been placed on a parts restriction. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center.

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• June 14, 2017•Document ID: 10118263

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5502

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates to the technician, the need to replace the crankshaft balancer when replacing the front crankshaft oil seal for an oil leak. The technician is advised that the crankshaft balancer may cause a repeat oil leak issue.

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• June 12, 2017•Document ID: 10118258

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5406A

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Product Quality Center has ended the part restriction for the T87A Transmission Control Module.

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• June 12, 2017•Document ID: 10118256

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5588D

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  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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• June 6, 2017•Document ID: 10118240

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5390B

  Date Added:

  October 4, 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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• June 5, 2017•Document ID: 10118235

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6283

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when watching a movie the audio does not match the video when playing though the vehicles speakers. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.

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• June 2, 2017•Document ID: 10118233

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3099P

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.

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• May 31, 2017•Document ID: 10137636

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-389

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the FVCM if the battery has issues that are related to the front camera module.

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• May 26, 2017•Document ID: 10137672

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-NA-177

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct conditions of Distorted Outbound Audio During Bluetooth Phone Calls due to a software concern.

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• May 23, 2017•Document ID: 10137665

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-NA-170

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This informational bulletin explains the Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.

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• May 23, 2017•Document ID: 10137607

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-NA-087

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical bulletin advises the technician to rest the MIL and diagnose additional DTCs for why the code is setting and disabling the start/stop system.

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• May 22, 2017•Document ID: 10137600

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  00-03-10-002K

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.

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• May 19, 2017•Document ID: 10137680

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  PARKING BRAKE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1410B

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding the normal characteristic of instrument panel red brake light intermittently comes on.

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• May 17, 2017•Document ID: 10137601

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  00-06-01-012G

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on engine surfaces.

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• May 15, 2017•Document ID: 10137628

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-051

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure for connector kit and ambient air temperature sensor harness replacement due to active shutters being inoperative.

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