Chevrolet Malibu Service Bulletins

4,440 manufacturer communications on file.

• October 19, 2015•Document ID: 10114909

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP3423M

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009 may be set. Technician will need to inspect for loose timing chains or tensioners. If after following Service Information diagnostics the root cause is not found inspect the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor. If the reluctor has moved then replace crankshaft.

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• October 19, 2015•Document ID: 10114906

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION:REAR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6139

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a snapping/ popping type noise heard from the right rear of the vehicle while driving over bumps or while turning. 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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  2015 Chevrolet Malibu
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• October 16, 2015•Document ID: 10114903

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5953B

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.

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• October 15, 2015•Document ID: 10114899

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5656D

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have driver and passenger temperatures settings are displayed in Celsius or the outside ambient temperature is missing from the radio / Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes in the Instrument Panel Cluster. If Diagnostic Trouble Code B0158 outside air temperature display malfunction is set check that the outside ambient temperature sensor is connected. If the sensor is connected, check the integrity of circuits 61 and 636 from sensor to the Instrument Panel Cluster or diagnose B0158 per published Service Information.

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• October 14, 2015•Document ID: 10126375

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-NA-030

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on the use of non-GM approved battery chargers and booster packs.

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• October 14, 2015•Document ID: 10114896

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5520R

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the eAssist Drive Motor Generator Battery Powerpack has been place on parts restriction by General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

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• October 14, 2015•Document ID: 10114894

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5338

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  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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• October 13, 2015•Document ID: 10126373

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-NA-029

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information to technicians on a revised installation procedure to install a 2nd design transmission shift cable which is shorter than the 1st design cable, and will not connect to the original shift cable bracket mounted on the transmission.

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• October 13, 2015•Document ID: 10126370

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-00-89-031C

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on proper engine and automatic transmission/transaxle identification.

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• October 13, 2015•Document ID: 10126369

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-06-03-001A

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  HUMMER

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful in diagnosing/testing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates to correct a customer concern of symptoms that include, but not limited to, a slow or no crank condition that may be caused by a discharged battery.

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• October 13, 2015•Document ID: 10114888

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5938A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code C025E sym 5A set history in the Electronic Brake Control Module. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern this is a characteristic of normal operation.

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• October 12, 2015•Document ID: 10114880

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6106B

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the radio display that will go blank and come back on after a few seconds then display may show the splash screen or come back on to the last screen that was displayed. Technician should USB update the radio using Tis2Web and follow up with a Service Programming System program.

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• October 9, 2015•Document ID: 10114877

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6105A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the clock time will change unwanted and become inaccurate. Technician should check to ensure the radio is set on "Automatic Clock Update" by pressing the clock in the upper right corner of the screen and making sure the box has a check in it. If the time updates correctly while the vehicle is otside, the system is working as designed and release the vehicle to the customer.

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• October 8, 2015•Document ID: 10126358

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1356E

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern that the radio screen is blank, locked-up or is frozen, however, the radio audio may still be heard.

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• October 7, 2015•Document ID: 10135171

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  GCUS-9-1009

  Date Added:

  May 7, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  14582A - Special Coverage (2012 model year Buick Enclave, Lacrosse, Regal; Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles have been removed). On some various model year vehicles, the throttle-position sensor may cause the engine to run rough, cause the malfunction-indicator lamp and/or an engine reduced power message to illuminate, and reduce the engine?s power. Dealers are to replace the throttle body assembly and gasket for Bosch equipped vehicles, or to install the throttle position sensor kit for Hitachi equipped vehicles. The Hitachi throttle body assembly only needs to be replaced if the sensor kit does not correct the condition. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after September 24, 2015, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to September 24, 2015, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.

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• October 7, 2015•Document ID: 10126406

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  GCUS-9-1009

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SATURN

  Summary

  14582A - Special Coverage (2012 model year Buick Enclave, Lacrosse, Regal; Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles have been removed). On some various model year vehicles, the throttle-position sensor may cause the engine to run rough, cause the malfunction-indicator lamp and/or an engine reduced power message to illuminate, and reduce the engine's power. Dealers are to replace the throttle body assembly and gasket for Bosch equipped vehicles, or to install the throttle position sensor kit for Hitachi equipped vehicles. The Hitachi throttle body assembly only needs to be replaced if the sensor kit does not correct the condition. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after September 24, 2015, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to September 24, 2015, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.

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• October 6, 2015•Document ID: 10126355

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-NA-017

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on Causal Part requirements for transactions submitted to GM for payment.

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• October 6, 2015•Document ID: 10114872

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5327

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the AF50 AISIN 8 Speed Transmission, Valve Body, Torque converter, and Transmission Control Module are on exchange through General Motors Product Quality Center. Technician will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.

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• October 5, 2015•Document ID: 10126353

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1356D

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern that the radio screen is blank, locked-up or is frozen, however, the radio audio may still be heard.

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• October 5, 2015•Document ID: 10126351

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1521A

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of loss of power steering assist, hard to steer, and/or "Service Power Steering" message on in DIC.

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