2013 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Service Bulletins

1,930 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10137933May 29, 2014Engine cooling. This preliminary bulletin explains a normal condition of a customers concern of a rough idle and black smoke on cold starts.
• 10137932May 28, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if it is warranty or not.
• 10137928May 22, 2014Equipment, Tires. This informational bulletin explains a normal condition of new tires may shake and vibrate for the first few miles.
• 10137927May 22, 2014Equipment, Tires. This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on tire radial force variations and how to balance a tire using the balancer.
• 10137919May 19, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10137918May 19, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin explains if the fuse is open when the customer plugs in the trailer, that it may be the cause if diagnostics finds no problems to that point.
• 10112074May 19, 2014Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the Antilock Braking System, Service Traction Control System, and/or Service Stabilitrak lights are on. The Electronic Brake Control Module may have one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes C0035-C0050 with specifically symptom 18, 5A, or 0F. Technician will gain access…
• 10137914May 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides tips on how to care for the interior of the vehicle using products.
• 10112073May 16, 2014Equipment. 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.
• 10137905May 13, 2014Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides information to the technician, to check for loose grounds and the correct labor op to use
• 10137903May 12, 2014Equipment. This preliminary bulletin states to add the DTC symptom byte to the documentation to help aid engineering pinpoint concerns when trying to locate a root cause.
• 10137901May 9, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
• 10137890May 2, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to the technician on what parts of an engine or transmission will require the PQC to be notified.
• 10246975May 1, 2014Equipment. Outside Ambient Temperature Display Missing
• 10246913May 1, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10246730May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Torque Converter Clutch Sticking Expires May 31, 2015
• 10073339May 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070960May 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070190May 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066136May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10056237May 1, 2014Electrical system. General motors: due to loose ground terminal connections, in some vehicles and trucks experience, accessories malfunctions, dic messages, ipc warning indicators, ses light on.
• 10056123May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Torque converter clutch sticking. *lj updated 10/15/14.
• 10055843May 1, 2014Electrical system. Chevrolet/buick: some vehicles may experience malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, or service charging system message displayed, or charging system light on. Model 2012-2014 lacrosse, regal, malibu, impala.
• 10038468May 1, 2014Brakes. Gm: the brake, traction, or stability lights are on because of debris stuck on the wheel speed sensor. Updated on 06/15/2011. *kb updated on 06/20/2011. *rm updated 6/27/11. *pe updated 10/3/11. *pe updated 05/08/2013 *js updated on 7/9/2013. *kb updated 7/28/14.
• 10135233Apr 30, 2014Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to clear all the codes from the BECM and not replace it until confirmed, and the customers concern of the Service Charging System message has been cleared.
• 10135230Apr 29, 2014Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to install a new relay to control the trunk opening up when the button has been accidently pressed.
• 10135227Apr 28, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to the dealers on properly maintaining vehicles in inventory.
• 10135222Apr 22, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin explains how to cut a new key or how to get a precut key from GM.
• 10135220Apr 22, 2014Engine cooling. This preliminary bulletin explains a normal condition of a customers concern of a rough idle and black smoke on cold starts.
• 10135219Apr 22, 2014Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
• 10135218Apr 22, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered warrantable.
• 10111816Apr 21, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a rear vision camera is inoperative. Technician will need to ensure X220 is properly connected.
• 10111811Apr 18, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10135211Apr 17, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary bulletin provides information not to replace the turbocharger for a crack found during inspection.
• 10111810Apr 17, 2014Equipment. 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.
• 10135210Apr 16, 2014Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides information to reset the phone and factory reset of the radio to correct the customers concern of the iphone connection concerns.
• 10135202Apr 15, 2014Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on how to disable high voltage safely.
• 10135201Apr 14, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right the first time by listing possible concerns to specific vehicles.
• 10111792Apr 8, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10253594Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Match.
• 10253589Apr 1, 2014Steering. Groan, Squeak or Rubbing Type Noise When Turning Steering Wheel
• 10250013Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
• 10247684Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Navigation Radio, Radio, Amplifier, Human Machine Interface.
• 10246943Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. eAssist Generator Control And Battery Module Exchange Process And Order Instructions.
• 10245323Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Navigation Radio, Radio, Amplifier, Human Machine Interface.
• 10111781Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Drive Motor Generator Battery Module and Drive Motor Generator Battery Sections for the 2012 - 2014 Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal, 2013 - 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO and 2014 Chevrolet Impala with eAssist are being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical…
• 10073731Apr 1, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073333Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070950Apr 1, 2014Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069297Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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