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.

• 10139021May 3, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides a revision for 03-08-48-006I to add model years and update parts information.
• 10113074May 2, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster the exchange center is unable to program the actual mileage on the odometer or the actual mileage is unknown. Dealer will need to follow dealer to the General Motors service policies and procedures manual section 3.2.4 odometer servicing.
• 10247715May 1, 2013Other or unknown, Equipment. Terminal Test Probe And Replacement Terminal.
• 10247060May 1, 2013Electrical system. Terminal Test Probe And Replacement Terminal.
• 10246941May 1, 2013Electrical system. eAssist Generator Control And Battery Module Exchange Process And Order Instructions.
• 10246912May 1, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10246882May 1, 2013Seats, Body and structure. Heated Seat Operation After Performing A Remote Vehicle.
• 10246731May 1, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. CSP-Front and Rear Door Handles May stick or Bind. Equipped with Keys Entry Feature (ATH)
• 10246729May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Torque Converter Clutch Sticking Expires April 30, 2014
• 10246617May 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246595May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10245907May 1, 2013Suspension. GM TAC Support of Vehicle Vibration Complaints.
• 10139033May 1, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin is a revision for 03-06-03-004G to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operation.
• 10070227May 1, 2013Body and structure, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070226May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064071May 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063972May 1, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063498May 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052315May 1, 2013Body and structure. General motors: see document search button forowner letter. Vehicles equipped with the keyless entry feature may be experiencing sticking of the front and rear door handles.
• 10052310May 1, 2013Electrical system, Tires. General motors: customers may comment about the tire pressure monitor system or check tire pressure lamp illuminated.
• 10052277May 1, 2013Brakes. General motors: evap leak in the small canister vent solenoid (cvs) valve not sealing under vacuum. The leak may be intermittent and present in colder ambient conditions.
• 10052271May 1, 2013Seat belts. General motors: seat belt could become twisted with the latch plate.
• 10113013Apr 29, 2013Electrical system, Seats. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of a customer concern where the heated seat indicator light is not functioning or the heated seats are not up to operating temperature during a remote vehicle start event. This is normal operation of the heated seat during a remote vehicle start event. The electronic climate control module is not in a complete wake up state during a remote vehicle…
• 10130655Apr 25, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a revision of PI0855 to update Recomondation/Instructions.
• 10130652Apr 25, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides Warranty Administration - New Labor Codes information.
• 10114148Apr 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. 13120A - Service Update (revised population). 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 driven wheels. As the vehicle stops, the engine speed will be pulled down…
• 10113004Apr 24, 2013Electrical system. 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.
• 10060444Apr 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10113001Apr 23, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to pair and/or connect an Apple iPhone. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10130645Apr 19, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 13-00-89-004 to update car issues information for reference information/bulletin PI0746C.
• 10114146Apr 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. 13120 - Service Update. 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 driven wheels. As the vehicle stops, the engine speed will be pulled down below normal idle speed…
• 10112988Apr 19, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have at times the XM Traffic or Weather for the local area takes several minutes to update and may read "NO DATA" or "UPDATING" during that time. Technician should be advised that Traffic and Weather data from local reporting stations and then send the updated info process may take up to 24 minutes.
• 10112987Apr 19, 2013Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that engine overheating, and/or poor heater performance, AC off message, and Malfunction Indicator Lamp illumination. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P00B7 and/or P2181. Technician will gain access to the water outlet assembly and inspect for flashing or debris. If flashing or…
• 10061051Apr 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112981Apr 18, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the 12V Battery is discharged with a Service Charging System Message, a Malfunction Indicator Lamp and Red Battery Light on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0A8F and P062F. Technician will need to duplicate the concern.
• 10112980Apr 18, 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, and 2012 - 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO with eAssist are being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for…
• 10130631Apr 15, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 03-06-03-003B to add the 2010-2014 model years, update the Attention statement, change the terms Claim Type B to Claim Type ZPTI, GM Dealer to GM Service Agent, Repair Order to Job Card, Warranty Claim to Warranty Transaction, and to update the Procedure Information for submitting Vehicle Repairs from WINS to Global Warranty Management (GWM).
• 10130627Apr 11, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 99-04-20-002G to add 2013-2014 model years.
• 10130621Apr 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on a concern of transmission fluid leak from torque converter housing area.
• 10112961Apr 9, 2013Electrical system, Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and a misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P0273, P0274, P0276, P0277, P2146, P2149, P2152, P2155, P216A, and or P216D. Technician will need to…
• 10130619Apr 8, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-00-89-017Z to include updated information.
• 10130613Apr 4, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides recomandations for Intermitent Unwanted Trunk Opening While Vehicle is Parked Concern.
• 10130611Apr 3, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin is for information on COAX Repair Kit Availability. Revised from PI0572A
• 10254240Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Information on COAX Repair Kit Availability.
• 10250081Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
• 10246985Apr 1, 2013Equipment. PQC Part Restriction.
• 10246966Apr 1, 2013Hybrid propulsion system. eAssist Service Charging System.
• 10246940Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. eAssist Generator Control And Battery Module Exchange Process And Order Instructions.
• 10246728Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Torque Converter Clutch Sticking Expires April 30, 2014
• 10246727Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Torque Converter Clutch Sticking Expires April 30, 2014

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