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.

• 10246974Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Outside Ambient Temperature Display Missing.
• 10113170Aug 1, 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.
• 10073402Aug 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064098Aug 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064066Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064051Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063484Aug 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053204Aug 1, 2013Electrical system. Gm: some vehicles may experience the following malfunctions reduced engine power, no crank/no start, service stabilitrak message, electric parking brake light illuminated, and inoperative liftgate. May be due to poor terminal connection between the fuse and fuse block.
• 10052047Aug 1, 2013Body and structure. Chevroelt: water on the floor or carpet. This could be caused by the front wheel house flange having a void in the sealer. This can be corrected by sealing the void. Also included buick lacrosse, buick regal, cadillac xts, and chevrolet malibu model year 2014. *kb updated 09/20/2013
• 10130594Jul 29, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the fuse block due to poor terminal contact between the fuse and the fuse block.
• 10113158Jul 29, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that are unable to pair and/or connect an Apple iPhone to the vehicle. Technician will need to update the radio with the latest calibrations in Tis2Web.
• 10113151Jul 29, 2013Equipment. 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 Global Diagnostic System 2 and check the Instrument Panel Cluster for Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
• 10113145Jul 24, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a mist from Instrument Panel vents, moisture on inside of windshield, water drips on driver?s foot or floor is wet. Technician will need to reposition the shift cable to the driver?s side of the vehicle and push slack of the cable and the insulator forward into engine compartment. Technician will also…
• 10130587Jul 23, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for balancing the powertrain mounts including ECM reprogramming to eliminate a intermitten rough idle.
• 10130586Jul 23, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on inaccurate or slow response of outside air temperature display.
• 10130581Jul 19, 2013Engine. Slow or Long Engine Crank, Malfunction Indicator Light on, DTC PO513 Set
• 10130578Jul 18, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for warranty codes that are generated by EL-50313 midtronics GR8 battery tester/charger.
• 10130572Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on poor or no transmitter range when using the remote keyless entry (RKE) and/or remote vehicle start (RVS).
• 10130571Jul 16, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to inspect, clean and torque the battery harness terminal due to the engine cranks long or slow, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is on or the battery is dead.
• 10130570Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the PQC assembly replacement process.
• 10130567Jul 12, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key codes security rules and information on GM key code look up application.
• 10114181Jul 12, 2013Engine cooling. 13013B - Service Update (revised service procedure). Tighten all 4 exhaust manifold bolts. The ring gasket may be pinched between the flanges on the inside diameter of the joint leading to a visible gap. As the pinched part of that gasket relaxes, clamp load is lost at that stud location.
• 10060027Jul 12, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10130565Jul 10, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for GM wiring repair.
• 10130562Jul 9, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
• 10246900Jul 1, 2013Body and structure, Electrical system. Mist From Instrument Panel Vents, Moisture On Windshield Or Water On Floor.
• 10246700Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles and Customer Vehicles Turbo-to-Exhaust Manifold Joint May Relax Expires with Base Warranty
• 10246634Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Information for Engine Oils Used in 2014 Model Year Vehicles
• 10246630Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information
• 10073559Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071691Jul 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071690Jul 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071572Jul 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069949Jul 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051621Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Gm: service update for inventory and customer vehicles turbo-to -exhaust manifold joint may relax expires with base warranty. *js updated 04/03/2013 *js updated 07/30/2013
• 10134754Jun 27, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 09-00-89-029J to add the 2014 model year and to add the Impala, Spark, Spark EV, Silverado and Sierra.
• 10134741Jun 20, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 04-00-89-015D to update content and incorporate the U.S. version of Bulletin 12-00-89-003.
• 10134739Jun 19, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 03-00-89-0061I to add the 2014 model year and Transport Mode heading.
• 10134737Jun 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information for Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On,Torque Converter Clutch Sticking, Engine Shudder When Stopping, DTC P0742 Set Concern.
• 10134736Jun 18, 2013Seat belts. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 05-09-40-002F to add the 2013-2014 model years.
• 10134733Jun 17, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0880B to update the Condition/Concerns and Warranty Information.
• 10134727Jun 14, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0855B to update the Recommendation/Instructions.
• 10134723Jun 13, 2013Equipment, Seats. This technical bulletin provides information on a revision for 12-09-41-002 to add the 2014 model year and update the models.
• 10134718Jun 10, 2013Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0800A to update the Warranty Information.
• 10113040Jun 10, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Antilock Braking System Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated and there is a "Service Stability" message displayed. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0800 sym 07 with C0035, C0040, C0045 or C0050. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
• 10134627Jun 5, 2013Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides a revision for 07-08-49-020G to add the 2014 model year and update model list.
• 10134625Jun 4, 2013Steering. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 12-02-32-002 to add the 2013-2014 model years, add noise as a possible condition and add a Note in the Instructions section.
• 10113023Jun 3, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that intermittently when vehicle is started there is high blower and/or full heat from vents unwanted. Technician will need to reprogram the Electronic Climate Control Module for this concern.
• 10113022Jun 3, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Seats. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the heated seat is inoperative when the switch is depressed. Technician will need to use the radio and return the vehicle to factory settings.
• 10246609Jun 1, 2013Air bags. Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat

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