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.

• 10253588Feb 1, 2014Steering. Groan, Squeak or Rubbing Type Noise When Turning Steering Wheel.
• 10252881Feb 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Engineering Information.
• 10250084Feb 1, 2014Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
• 10246901Feb 1, 2014Body and structure, Electrical system. Mist From Instrument Panel Vents, Moisture On Windshield Or Water On Floor
• 10246621Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246571Feb 1, 2014Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
• 10190932Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10190931Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10073321Feb 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070189Feb 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070176Feb 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069295Feb 1, 2014Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10055114Feb 1, 2014Engine. Gm: some may complain of a loud engine noise or that the engine is seized. The engine may stop running and not restart. This may be due to damaged or spun rod or main bearings. The bearing material can enter the oils and spread throughout the engine.
• 10055103Feb 1, 2014Engine. Gm: the engine may run rough with the check engine light on/low compression on cylinder misfire. Stored dtc p0300. This may be due to a piston in the cylinder cracked between the piston compression rings.
• 10112045Jan 31, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
• 10112041Jan 30, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an engine oil leak that appeared as they were driving the vehicle in extremely cold ambient temperatures. The technician may find the oil leak is coming from the rear main seal. Technician will need to check for proper thermostat operation by following thermostat Diagnosis as outlined in Service…
• 10112027Jan 24, 2014Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have enabled passive locking, but the feature does not function when the vehicle is exit the vehicle. Technician should check for Regular Production Option Code ATH. Technician should update the Body Control Module with the latest calibration.
• 10061079Jan 24, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060088Jan 24, 2014Engine. 13387a - service update (revised part information). This bulletin provides a service procedure to perform a drive audit on certain vehicles, equipped with a 2.5l engine (lcv/lkw) or 2.0l engine (ltg). A small number of engines may develop a crankshaft bearing noise condition at low mileage. The drive audit must be completed before vehicle delivery (and in addition to normal pre-delivery inspection activities) to…
• 10137781Jan 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are install from the GM factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be cover for a full year (12months).
• 10112013Jan 22, 2014Equipment. 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.
• 10112012Jan 21, 2014Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Electronic Brake Control Module and the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve parts restriction has ended. Dealer can now order the parts directly through your Parts Department without General Motors Technical Assistance Center authorization.
• 10112000Jan 17, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10111997Jan 16, 2014Equipment. 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.
• 10137777Jan 14, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This Informational bulletin explains the warranty and policy exchange program for electronic devices and products, what can be approved by TAC and where the electronic parts can be returned to.
• 10137775Jan 8, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10137773Jan 2, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on GM?s policy for comprehensive courtesy transportation to its customers.
• 10137772Jan 2, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10246801Jan 1, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Engine Knock Noise - Drive Audit Expires November 30, 2014 - Equipped with 2.5L Engine (LCV/LKW) or 2.0L Engine (LTG)
• 10191027Jan 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Engineering Information – Sunroof or Sunshade Inoperative, DTC U151B Set Condition Important: If the customer did not bring their vehicle in for this concern, DO NOT proceed with this EI. Some customers may comment that the sunroof or shade is inoperative when the sunroof switch is pressed. When checking the vehicle for DTCs, the BCM may report U151B current or in history. Cause GM Engineering is attempting to…
• 10191024Jan 1, 2014Engine, Fuel system. Fuel Gauge Does Not Read Full, Only Goes to 7/8 Full Condition/Concern Some customers may comment on the fuel gauge not reading full, only goes to 7/8 full. This condition may be caused by build variation of the fuel level sensor sending the incorrect fuel level value to the engine control module (ECM). Recommendation/Instructions A new fuel fill shutoff valve and fuel level sensor have been released to address…
• 10190965Jan 1, 2014Engine. 2.0L/2.5L Engine 2013 Exchange Program and 2014 PQC Restriction (GMNA Only) The 2013-2014 2.0L and 2.5L (RPOs LTG and LCV) Engines Exchange Program for the above listed vehicles has ended. However, 2013-2014 2.0L (RPO LTG) Engines P/N 12652707 and 2.5L Engine (RPO LCV) P/N 12655638 (Federal Emissions) and P/N 12652706 (California emission) are still on a PQC part restriction. Dealers are still required to contact…
• 10190934Jan 1, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the…
• 10190933Jan 1, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the…
• 10073388Jan 1, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073304Jan 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067318Jan 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054986Jan 1, 2014Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Chevrolet: the passive door locking fails to function when exiting vehicle due to being enabled and body control module (bcm) has a new calibration to enable the feature. Model 2013 malibu.
• 10112327Dec 18, 2013Steering, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the part restriction on the electric power steering module for NJ1 part numbers has ended. Dealer can order parts directly through your parts department.
• 10133103Dec 16, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). This informational bulletin provides directions on submitting different PIRs
• 10133102Dec 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to aid in diagnosing a possible faulty front transmission oil pump.
• 10133100Dec 13, 2013Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides additional information on dexos oils and its use in GM vehicles.
• 10133098Dec 13, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a revision of 13-00-89-004D to include updated information.
• 10133097Dec 13, 2013Equipment. This preliminary bulletin explains physical damage to radios and IPCs must be reviewed and validated if covered under GM warranty or not.
• 10133087Dec 5, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary bulletin explains the marks in the glass are normal when wearing polarized sunglasses and do not replace any glass for this reason.
• 10112307Dec 5, 2013Electrical 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…
• 10133086Dec 4, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using fuel or oil additives.
• 10247003Dec 1, 2013Brakes. Hum or Buss Noise front break assist.
• 10246955Dec 1, 2013Steering. Guidelines For NJ1 Power Steering Powerpack
• 10246942Dec 1, 2013Electrical system. eAssist Generator Control And Battery Module Exchange Process And Order Instructions.

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