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.

• 10073138Jun 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071668Jun 1, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070885Jun 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065006Jun 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064067Jun 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064063Jun 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052456Jun 1, 2013Brakes. Gm: abs malfunction indicator lamp may be illuminated. Service stability message displayed.
• 10052453Jun 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Gm: some vehicles may experience an engine shudder upon stopping. Malfunction indicator lamp is on. Clutch is sticking.
• 10038344Jun 1, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. The probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle component. *rm updated on 7/26/2013. All 2014 and prior gm passenger cars and trucks.
• 10139080May 31, 2013Brakes, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for Disc Brake Warranty Service and Procedures.
• 10113118May 31, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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…
• 10114165May 30, 2013Body and structure. 13125 - Customer Satisfaction Program - There may be an interference condition between the outside door handle and the door handle bracket assembly. This could cause the outside door handle to stick or bind in the open position when the door is opened from outside of the vehicle. If this occurs, the door may bounce back when attempting to close it. If the door does not latch, a warning chime will sound and a…
• 10061066May 30, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10139074May 29, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0011C to add the 2013-2014 model years and update Warranty Information.
• 10113114May 29, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the compact disc player is unable to pause a song. These vehicles were not built with a pause button. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10139072May 28, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0574A to include the 2013-2014 model year vehicles, update the covered models and the Recommendation/Instructions section.
• 10139071May 28, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information onUnexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry® Phone - Bluetooth® Issues Concern.
• 10139069May 28, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information for Warranty Administration ? Changes in Powertrain Warranty Coverage Effective with 2010 Model Year.
• 10113110May 24, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Battery Energy Control Module, Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump, Starter Generator, Generator Battery Control Wiring Junction Block, Generator Battery Disconnect Relay, Battery Energy Control Module, Battery Disconnect Switch Wiring Harness, Battery Disconnect Switch Wiring Harness, Generator Battery, and Generator Control and Battery…
• 10139067May 23, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 11-00-89-005D to add additional Mandatory Minimum Tables and additional information concerning Policy decision making.
• 10139066May 23, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for Engine Squealing Type Noise on Start-up or Vibration Condition.
• 10113105May 23, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer…
• 10114160May 22, 2013Electrical system. 13120B - Service Update (population added; expiration date extended). Reprogram the transmission control module (TCM). The torque converter clutch solenoid in the TECHM can stick due to debris in the transmission. When the vehicle is at the end of a coast-down, as the vehicle is coming to a stop, a stuck solenoid will fail to release the torque converter clutch. This keeps the engine directly connected to the…
• 10061059May 22, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10139062May 21, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel New Model Features and Service Guide.
• 10139061May 21, 2013Equipment, Fuel system, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides a revision 11-00-90-001A to add the 2014 model year. Also, a bullet was added to the dexos 2? section with information on the 2014 Cruze diesel.
• 10139059May 21, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 02-08-98-002C to add the 2010-2013 model years and revise the Approved Refinish Materials booklet information.
• 10139057May 20, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-00-89-008 to add model years, update the Labor Operation Information and Transaction Submissions Procedure and general content updates.
• 10139056May 20, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision of PI0592A to add the 2013 and 2014 model years.
• 10139052May 17, 2013Wheels, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 07-03-10-015B to add the 2013-2014 model years and remove the Saab Warranty Information.
• 10139049May 16, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update Labor Operation.
• 10113094May 15, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10139045May 14, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision of PI0855A to add the 2013 Buick Encore.
• 10139043May 14, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 13-00-89-004A to include updated information.
• 10139041May 14, 2013Equipment, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-03-07-009E to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operations.
• 10113092May 14, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have "There are Traffic Events Along the Route" voice prompt message while on a navigation route. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10139040May 13, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 10-00-89-016 to include the 2012-2014 model years and update the Labor Operation graphic.
• 10139039May 13, 2013Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 06-00-89-026J to add the 2014 model year and update the labor operations.
• 10139038May 10, 2013Brakes, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision of PI0785A to add the 2014 model year, include Encore model and update the Parts and Warranty Information.
• 10139037May 10, 2013Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-03-16-002A to add model years, add the current Global Labor Time Code and update the tool reference information.
• 10139036May 10, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-07-30-018C to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operation.
• 10113088May 10, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10113087May 10, 2013Brakes, Wheels, Electrical system. 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…
• 10139032May 8, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision to update the model information and information under Oil Pump Assembly.
• 10113083May 8, 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 - 2013 Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal, 2012 - 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO and 2013 Chevrolet Impala with eAssist are being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical…
• 10139028May 7, 2013Equipment, Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision of PI0388B to add the Cadillac XTS model, graphics, improved Instructions and Warranty Information.
• 10139027May 7, 2013Body and structure, Equipment. This informational bulletin is a revision for 11-00-89-007B to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operation List.
• 10139026May 7, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin is a revision for 10-00-89-005B to add the 2014 model year and labor codes.
• 10139025May 6, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin is a revision for 07-00-89-037E to add the 2014 model year and to update the labor operation under Courtesy Transportation Warranty Transaction Submission.
• 10139024May 6, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin is a revision for 09-00-89-016B to add the 2014 model year and update the labor operation.

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