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.

• 10246618Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10112382Oct 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces UV rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light…
• 10071573Oct 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070886Oct 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070880Oct 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053904Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Gm: some vehicles may experience a condition in which the brake lights remain when the vehicle is off and parked. The battery may also go dead. Make/models also included: buick encore/lacrosse/regal model year 2014, cadillac srx/xts model year 2014, chevrolet equinox/silverado 1500/trax model year 2014, and gmc sierra/terrain model year 2014.
• 10113256Sep 18, 2013Electrical 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.
• 10114202Sep 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. 13282A - Service Update (revised exhange allowance). An analysis of transmission build data revealed that there could be a durability issue with the transmissions originally installed in these vehicles. To ensure the highest quality and best ownership experience for our customers, these transmissions need to be replaced prior to vehicle delivery.This bulletin provides a service procedure to replace the transmission…
• 10060053Sep 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10114201Sep 6, 2013Engine cooling. 13283 - Service Update. An analysis of engine build data revealed that there could be a durability issue with the engines originally installed in these vehicles. To ensure the highest quality and best ownership experience for our customers, these engines need to be replaced prior to vehicle delivery.This bulletin provides a service procedure to replace the engine assembly on certain vehicles equipped with 4…
• 10114200Sep 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. 13282 - Service Update. An analysis of transmission build data revealed that there could be a durability issue with the transmissions originally installed in these vehicles. To ensure the highest quality and best ownership experience for our customers, these transmissions need to be replaced prior to vehicle delivery.This bulletin provides a service procedure to replace the transmission assembly on certain vehicles…
• 10060038Sep 6, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060024Sep 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10113228Sep 3, 2013Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have that after the fuel tank is filled the gauge does not indicate full. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10113227Sep 3, 2013Equipment. 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 Partech for assistance.
• 10250085Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
• 10247683Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Navigation Radio, Radio, and Integrated Center Stack.
• 10246783Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Engine Piston Casting Error Expires September 30, 2014 - Equipped with 4 Cylinder Engine (RPO LCV or LKW)
• 10246782Sep 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Transmission Snap Ring Misalignment Expires September 30, 2014 - Equipped with 6T40 Automatic Transmission (MHH)
• 10246781Sep 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Transmission Snap Ring Misalignment Expires September 30, 2014 - Equipped with 6T40 Automatic Transmission (MHH)
• 10246572Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
• 10245322Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Navigation Radio, Radio, and Integrated Center Stack.
• 10073452Sep 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070275Sep 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070274Sep 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070273Sep 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064069Sep 1, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053871Sep 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet/buick: regarding improperly manufactured snap ring, for transmission, where burr, on snap ring, causes it to stick to aluminum housing, snap ring to compress and come out of retaining groove, on some vehicles. Model 2013 regal, lacrosse, malibu. *pe updated 12/2/13.
• 10053869Sep 1, 2013Engine. Chevrolet: due to casting error, on some vehicles, the engine assembly needs to be replaced because of incorrect dimensionally pistons, which causes engine noises, rough running and/or bent valves between cylinder valves and pistons. Models 2013-2014 malibu, impala.
• 10053866Sep 1, 2013Engine, Equipment. Cadillac/buick/saturn/pontiac/chevrolet/ gmc: due to an abnormal engine noise or internal by an oil filter misapplication, filter debris may be transferred throughout engine and may result in engine damage. Model 2004-06 rendezvous, 2005-14 lacrosse, 2008-14 enclave, malibu, equinox, 2010-14 srx, terrain, 2013-14 ats, xts, 2009-14 traverse, 2014 impala, 2007-14 acadia, 2007-09 g6, aura, 2008-09 torrent, vue…
• 10053864Sep 1, 2013Steering. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/ saturn: there is fluid leaking from power steering system, along a fluid leak in front of vehicle underneath and should be inspected, cleaned and identified before repairing or replacing. Model 2010-14 lacrosse, 2011-14 regal, 2007-14 escalade, suburban, tahoe, yukon, yukon xl, yukon denali, yukon denali xl, 2013-14 xts, 2005-14 malibu, 2007-13 avalanche, silverado, sierra…
• 10113509Aug 30, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM).
• 10114198Aug 29, 2013Equipment. 13283 - Service Update (Stop Delivery).
• 10060377Aug 29, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060374Aug 29, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10113506Aug 28, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program and Global Warranty Management (GWM) Submission Information.
• 10113502Aug 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment, Engine…. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
• 10114197Aug 23, 2013Electrical system. 13257 - Service Update. Reprogram the body control module (BCM). When the key is turned to start the engine, a series of communication events occur. If there is an interruption in this communication, it could result in a no crank/start condition. The engine can be started with the remote start feature; however, the engine will shut down within 5 seconds if the communication error occurs. After waiting approximately…
• 10113212Aug 23, 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 first before performing a…
• 10113204Aug 21, 2013Body and structure, Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of mildew odor or water on front floor on either side of the vehicle. Technician will gain access to the front wheelhouse of the affected side. The front wheel house flange may have a void in the sealer causing water to leak through and accumulate on the floor or wet carpet will be found.
• 10113202Aug 21, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have poor AM or FM radio reception. Technician will need to use Global Diagnostic System 2 and check the radio signal strength and compare with a like vehicle. If signal strength values are low on a strong radio station, inspect for proper orientation of the antenna connector at the back glass antenna grid.
• 10113201Aug 21, 2013Body and structure, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with radio speakers have poor audio quality, buzz, pop, static type noise or no audio. Technician should inspect the trunk mounted radio amplifier for any signs of moisture. Technician will need to Replace the amplifier if water is present and replace any terminals that have corrosion. Also water test the trunk…
• 10113199Aug 20, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar system will not connect. Technician should record module info per the latest version of PIC4310 and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10113494Aug 19, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
• 10113492Aug 15, 2013Seat belts. This informational bulletin provides information on availability for the seat belt extender.
• 10113182Aug 7, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the Samsung Galaxy S III will lose connection to the vehicle or does not connect to the vehicle. Customer can update the phone with the latest Android system software which begins with Android 4.4 version.
• 10113483Aug 5, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
• 10113178Aug 5, 2013Transmission 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.
• 10247709Aug 1, 2013Steering, Electronic stability control. Service Steering Message or Service Stability Message.
• 10247054Aug 1, 2013Steering. Service Steering Message or Service Stability Message.

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