2005 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Service Bulletins

612 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10130562Jul 9, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
• 10134736Jun 18, 2013Seat belts. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 05-09-40-002F to add the 2013-2014 model years.
• 10134627Jun 5, 2013Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides a revision for 07-08-49-020G to add the 2014 model year and update model list.
• 10038344Jun 1, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. The probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle component. *rm updated on 7/26/2013. All 2014 and prior gm passenger cars and trucks.
• 10139080May 31, 2013Brakes, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for Disc Brake Warranty Service and Procedures.
• 10139078May 30, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information for Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flow Test Essential Tool J-45096 TransFlow.
• 10139067May 23, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 11-00-89-005D to add additional Mandatory Minimum Tables and additional information concerning Policy decision making.
• 10139066May 23, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for Engine Squealing Type Noise on Start-up or Vibration Condition.
• 10139059May 21, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 02-08-98-002C to add the 2010-2013 model years and revise the Approved Refinish Materials booklet information.
• 10139057May 20, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-00-89-008 to add model years, update the Labor Operation Information and Transaction Submissions Procedure and general content updates.
• 10139052May 17, 2013Wheels, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 07-03-10-015B to add the 2013-2014 model years and remove the Saab Warranty Information.
• 10139049May 16, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update Labor Operation.
• 10113094May 15, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10139043May 14, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 13-00-89-004A to include updated information.
• 10139041May 14, 2013Equipment, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-03-07-009E to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operations.
• 10139039May 13, 2013Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 06-00-89-026J to add the 2014 model year and update the labor operations.
• 10139036May 10, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-07-30-018C to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operation.
• 10139024May 6, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin is a revision for 09-00-89-016B to add the 2014 model year and update the labor operation.
• 10113074May 2, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster the exchange center is unable to program the actual mileage on the odometer or the actual mileage is unknown. Dealer will need to follow dealer to the General Motors service policies and procedures manual section 3.2.4 odometer servicing.
• 10247715May 1, 2013Other or unknown, Equipment. Terminal Test Probe And Replacement Terminal.
• 10247060May 1, 2013Electrical system. Terminal Test Probe And Replacement Terminal.
• 10139033May 1, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin is a revision for 03-06-03-004G to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operation.
• 10130652Apr 25, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides Warranty Administration - New Labor Codes information.
• 10130645Apr 19, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 13-00-89-004 to update car issues information for reference information/bulletin PI0746C.
• 10130627Apr 11, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 99-04-20-002G to add 2013-2014 model years.
• 10130619Apr 8, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-00-89-017Z to include updated information.
• 10134681Mar 26, 2013Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm.
• 10134652Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
• 10134640Mar 4, 2013Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
• 10112885Feb 26, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
• 10112857Feb 13, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10133130Jan 16, 2013Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
• 10133125Jan 14, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S. and Canada Only)
• 10112700Jan 4, 2013Engine. 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.
• 10138541Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10113843Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10112664Dec 13, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician will need to replace the Vehicle Communication Interface Module if the Station Identification number falls in the ranges 14,000,000 - 16,000,000 or 22,000,000 - 23,200,000.
• 10112641Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.
• 10113837Dec 7, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
• 10071861Dec 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10126163Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10112621Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with diagnostics for a class 2 communications Diagnostic Trouble Code U1000 may not lead a technician to a final repair. Technician should be advised to disregard the Diagnostic Trouble Code U1000 that may be set current or in history.
• 10138218Nov 29, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
• 10137476Nov 29, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
• 10138217Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10137475Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10126171Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10112607Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This 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.
• 10126192Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10126196Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.

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