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.

• 10246626Apr 1, 2013Equipment. New Global Labor Codes
• 10246616Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246615Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246614Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Vehicle Software Enhancements
• 10246568Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
• 10073597Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073136Apr 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070898Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070881Apr 1, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070862Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070225Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070224Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065000Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064099Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063960Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063499Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063382Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052297Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. General motors: on some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are common accessed electrical systems that are affected by devices that are plugged in and become inoperative due to an open fuse and no problem with vehicle identified. Models years 2010-2014 trucks and passenger. No models.
• 10052215Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: in certain vehicles, the transmission control module (tcm), 6 speed automatic, torque converter clutch solenoid sticks due to debris, needs reprogramming. Models 2013 enclave, malibu, traverse, acadia, terrain, srx, xts. *pe updated 7/1/13.
• 10043577Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Buick/chevrolet/gmc: vehicles have issues with audio button function, low fuel, factory settings option not working or inoperable, clock can not be set, and signal for gps is lost. *pe updated 05/3/2013
• 10134689Mar 28, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to update the software for the navigation radio due to loss of GPS signal, voice prompts inoperative, low fuel, XM volume, audio button functionality, not able to set clock, factory settings option inoperable, radio display information may not match.
• 10134687Mar 28, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for reprogramming the radio due to concerns with voice recognition, media data, guidance and DVD playback.
• 10134686Mar 28, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for reprogramming the radio to correct the Bluetooth audio from not being heard, XM advisories from not being shown, voice recognition inoperative and the speaker static pop noise.
• 10112944Mar 28, 2013Electrical system, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Engine Control Module will no longer be on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer can now order part through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales parts process.
• 10134682Mar 27, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides information on Vehicle Software Enhancements for 2014 and prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks.
• 10134681Mar 26, 2013Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm.
• 10134680Mar 26, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement due to electrical systems that can be affected by devices that are plugged in by the customer.
• 10134676Mar 25, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on powertrain and various electronic/electrical control issues.
• 10134675Mar 25, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers to properly maintain vehicle in inventory.
• 10112935Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. 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.
• 10134672Mar 22, 2013Seats. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper cleaning products for GM hard or plastic surfaces, seats carpet, vinyl.
• 10134671Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Tires. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on aftermarket ALSL or DLC devices causing multiple issues due to suspected tampering.
• 10112930Mar 21, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.
• 10134662Mar 19, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information of suspected tampering or vehicle modifications for non-GM (Aftermarket) engine and transmission calibrations for V6 and V8 gasoline engines Using Tech 2® or global diagnostic system 2 (GDS 2)
• 10112923Mar 19, 2013Suspension, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the steps to diagnose and repair a vehicle with a broken, noisy, worn or misaligned Drive Motor Generator belt resulting in a no charge concern. Dealer will follow the instructions to replace the belt if broken and use a laser belt alignment tool to correctly align the new belt. Inspect the drive belt tensioner strut assembly to ensure that it…
• 10112921Mar 19, 2013Brakes, 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…
• 10112907Mar 15, 2013Equipment, Body and structure. 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.
• 10134652Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
• 10134640Mar 4, 2013Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
• 10112888Mar 4, 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…
• 10254207Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
• 10247692Mar 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Diagnostic Tip - Unable to Learn RKE Transmitters.
• 10246939Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. eAssist Generator Control And Battery Module Exchange Process And Order Instructions.
• 10246911Mar 1, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10245804Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
• 10245331Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Diagnostic Tip - Unable to Learn RKE Transmitters.
• 10073575Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073187Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071575Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071571Mar 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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