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.

• 10246635Dec 1, 2013Engine cooling. Information for Vehicles Factory Filled With dexos1? 5W-20 Oil Are Approved to Substitute dexos1? 0W-20 Oil as Optional Top Off and Service Fill
• 10069095Dec 1, 2013Engine, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10046019Dec 1, 2013Brakes. Buick/chevrolet: while driving on a straight road or making either a left or right turn, there would humming or buzzing noise coming from right front brake assist. Models 20132-13 buick lacross/regal eassist; chevrolet mailbu eco eassist. *pe updated 1/8/14.
• 10118891Nov 27, 2013Equipment. Service bullentin information for repairing engine front cover oil leak, sealing surfaces preparation, applying room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant.
• 10118889Nov 27, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides information on Service Programming System (SPS) Errors (E4398, E4399, E4403, E4404, E4413, E4414, E4423 or E4491).
• 10114236Nov 27, 2013Equipment. 13376 - Service Update. Replace the front bumper fascia air deflector on certain vehicles located in the following hot weather areas: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Israel. The front grille shutter actuator on these vehicles may exceed the actuator's angular tolerance range.
• 10112379Nov 27, 2013Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip service steering message or service stability message. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code C056E Sym 42 and a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0569 Sym 3A setting after a new steering gear assembly was installed. If Diagnostic Trouble Code C0710 Sym 71 is set it must be addressed firth before performing a…
• 10060093Nov 27, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060085Nov 27, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060075Nov 27, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112374Nov 26, 2013Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps needed to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have buzz or hum noise is heard in the right front at times. Also may have a Antilock Braking System Malfunction Indicator Lamp, Service Brake Assist Message or Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp may be displayed. The following Diagnostic Trouble Code may be set…
• 10060066Nov 21, 2013Seats, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060050Nov 21, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10118880Nov 19, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides an update for 13-00-89-004C to include updated information.
• 10118874Nov 18, 2013Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides information on Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, DTCs P059F and/or P069E Set.
• 10112360Nov 15, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the rear view camera options on the vehicles equipped with rear view camera. The rear view camera brightness can be adjusted on some models while the transmission is in reverse and using the Menu or Select button. To turn off or on the guidelines in the rear view camera, use the radio display Config icon then Display, then the…
• 10112358Nov 15, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U0121 in the Multi-axis Acceleration Sensor Module in history. This is a characteristic of normal operation do not replace any components for this concern.
• 10118866Nov 11, 2013Equipment. This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 00-06-01-026D to add the 2014 model year.
• 10114230Nov 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. 13387 - Service Update. Dealers are to perform a drive audit. 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 identify vehicles with the condition. If the condition is found, dealers are to replace the engine.
• 10060080Nov 11, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112342Nov 8, 2013Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a rear fascia does not fit flush with rear quarter panel on either side of the vehicle. Technician will need to remove the Rear Bumper Fascia and remove the seven indicated standoffs from the Rear Bumper Fascia Outer Guide.
• 10118859Nov 7, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047K to add the 2014 model year.
• 10118858Nov 7, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047 to add the 2014 model year.
• 10118852Nov 6, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary Informational bulletin provides information on Battery Test Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) for Original Equipment Batteries and Testing Tips.
• 10112336Nov 5, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10118844Nov 4, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015A to add the 2012-2014 model years.
• 10246972Nov 1, 2013Electrical system. Multi-Axis Acceleration Sensor Module Sets History.
• 10246962Nov 1, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Rear Camera Guideline Selection Is Not Available on Some Radio RPOs.
• 10246798Nov 1, 2013Body and structure. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement Expires with Base Warranty - Equipped w ith Active Grille Shutters (VRI) and Located in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Israel
• 10246792Nov 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Air bags. Product Safety Recall - Power Seat Wiring Harness Chafing - Equipped with 8-way Power Front Seat Feature (AG1/AG2) and without Melmory seat feature (A45)
• 10246619Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10118842Nov 1, 2013Equipment. This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 10-08-110-001 to add the 2012-2014 model years.
• 10112332Nov 1, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when attempting to start vehicle "No Fob Detected" message is displayed. Technician will find the Key FOB works and the vehicle will start with the key FOB is placed in the pocket. Technician will need to replace the Key FOB with the Key FOB with Passive Entry Passive Start.
• 10112331Nov 1, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
• 10112329Nov 1, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10073593Nov 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073500Nov 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070286Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070282Nov 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063998Nov 1, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054262Nov 1, 2013Vehicle speed control. Buick/chevrolet: the multi-axis acceleration sensor module has diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u0121 (loss of communication with ebcm) set, when performing dtc check using scan tool by technician and components of this condition need not be replaced. Model 2013-2013 malibu, regal, lacrosse.
• 10054243Nov 1, 2013Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and trucks.
• 10053905Nov 1, 2013Engine. Gm:some vehicles may display a malfunction ondicator lamp illumination due to diagnostic trouble codes p0011 and/or p0014.camshaft solenoids may need to be removed, inspect the screens for debris, and cleaned if necessary. Also included make/model buick regal/lacrosse and cadillac cts. Model year 2014.
• 10112438Oct 31, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0011 and or P0014. Technician will need to remove the camshaft solenoids and inspect the screens for debris. Technician will need to clean off the screens with brake cleaner if debris is present.
• 10112418Oct 21, 2013Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have brake lights remain on with the vehicle off and parked and/or the vehicle battery goes dead. Technician will need to inspect for aftermarket parts.
• 10112399Oct 8, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10112388Oct 4, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
• 10112387Oct 3, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D has a sym 37 set please refer to the latest version of PIC5492.
• 10253587Oct 1, 2013Steering. Groan, Squeak or Rubbing Type Noise When Turning Steering Wheel.
• 10246632Oct 1, 2013Equipment. PAC Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program

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