2012 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Service Bulletins

1,339 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10126203Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10138188Nov 7, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides information for Rear Window Defogger Inoperative conditon.
• 10137445Nov 7, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides information for Rear Window Defogger Inoperative conditon.
• 10126182Nov 7, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to instal a external fuse and relay circuit to feed the rear defogger for concerns that the rear defogger is inopperative.
• 10253590Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Match.
• 10245761Nov 1, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys
• 10112529Nov 1, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10112528Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition…
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10118643Oct 16, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding Unexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry Phone - Bluetooth Issues
• 10084191Oct 16, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
• 10118638Oct 15, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2 or GDS 2
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10247682Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
• 10245321Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
• 10047339Sep 1, 2012Air bags. Chevrolet: sdm (inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module) setup is incomplete and causes airbag indicator to flash continuously and not transition to on when passenger seat is occupied. Models 2012 camaro, 2013 malibu.
• 10043472Jun 1, 2012Engine cooling, Electrical system. Buick/chevrolet: the cooling fan may be inoperative due to low system voltage with the battery control module (hybrid powerpack) and drive motor generator. *pe updated /15/12. *pe updated 8/17/12.
• 10044369May 1, 2012Steering. Chevrolet: due to low level water leak, in ip structure, a message is displayed about power steering or reduced power.
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10041933May 1, 2012Electrical system, Fuel system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe updated 6/18/12.
• 10043487Apr 4, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet/buick/gmc: restriction, through the pqc, has been placed on the valve control solenoid (tehcm) p/n 24256524 and 24265367, to assist engineering feedback product.
• 10043890Mar 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: diagnostic tips for dtc p0776, slips when reverse is selected or no reverse. Slip or flare when shifting into third/ fifth gear or no third/fifth gear. Also included model chevrolet captiva sport model year 2012. Model chevrolet orlando (canada) model year 2012.
• 10043629Feb 1, 2012Steering. General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. May caused problems with power steering pump.
• 10043628Feb 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc/buick/chevrolet: transmission slips when in reverse or not in reverse, 3rd gear or no 3rd gear, flare shifting to 5th or no 5th gear. *pe updated 4/17/12.
• 10043484Feb 1, 2012Electrical system. Buick/chevrolet: due to poor connection at under hood fuse, 175a or 80a, a 12v battery discharge, with service charging system message, appears.
• 10041504Feb 1, 2012Electrical system, Other or unknown. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: valve, control solenoid will be placed on restriction. *pe updated 4/18/12.
• 10043488Jan 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Buick/chevrolet: due to a collision that caused contactors to open, service charging system message, mil may be inoperative.
• 10043320Dec 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: some model year vehicles may experience service engine soon (ses) lamp illuminated. Issue may be caused by the control solenoid/module assembly or may have damaged or poor terminals for under hood fuse block.
• 10041434Aug 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet: selected gear position fails to illuminate automatic transmission shift lever.

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