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.

• 10071527Mar 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063969Mar 1, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052053Mar 1, 2013Steering, Other or unknown. Chevrolet: light illuminated for the traction control system and the service power steering.
• 10051908Mar 1, 2013Engine. Chevrolet/cadillac: during various points in drive cycle, vehicle would have rough idling and is intermittent but root cause(s) is under investigation. Model 2013 malibu, ats.
• 10044385Mar 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Buick/chevrolet: on certain eassist vehicles, belt for the drive motor generator may be noisy, broken, misaligned or worn, resulting in a no charge concern with the message, battery saver illuminated. *pe updated on 5/9/2013.
• 10112885Feb 26, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
• 10112868Feb 19, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that while removing a knock sensor connector, the connector was damaged or broken. Technician should be advised until the kit is available through service parts, a connector kit is available through the Warranty Parts Center.
• 10112866Feb 18, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an engine overheats ?A/C Off? or ?High Engine Temperature? Messages are displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster poor heater performance after extended idling, or cruising at low revolutions per minute for extended period. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P00B7 or P2181 may be set in the Engine…
• 10114124Feb 13, 2013Electrical system. 12238D - Service Update (revised part numbers & instructions). The generator control module (GCM) may not function properly, resulting in the gradual loss of battery charge, illumination of the MIL, and eventual engine stall or no start condition. Dealers are to inspect and replace, if necessary, the GCM.
• 10112859Feb 13, 2013Exterior lighting, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Charging System, Battery Saver message Or Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, and/or charging system inoperative. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 and clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module and the Battery Energy Control…
• 10112857Feb 13, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10114123Feb 12, 2013Engine cooling. 13013A - Service Update (revised service procedures ). 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. Dealers are to tighten all 4 exhaust manifold bolts.
• 10059987Feb 12, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253586Feb 1, 2013Steering. Groan, Squeak or Rubbing Type Noise When Turning Steering Wheel
• 10250083Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Paint-less Dent Repair Process
• 10246699Feb 1, 2013Engine cooling. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Turbo-to-Exhaust Manifuld Joint May Relax Expires with Base Warranty
• 10246570Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Paint-less Dent Repair Process
• 10073172Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073135Feb 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071538Feb 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071507Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070859Feb 1, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069948Feb 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063973Feb 1, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051891Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/saab: some vehicles have floor mats that are difficult to fully seat on carpet side retainer due to floor retainer being broken and various breakpoints for style of retainer and because different styles or designs not interchangeable and contains non matching retainers. Models 2010-13 lacrosse, srx, 2011-13 regal, cruze, equinox, volt, terrain, 9-4x, 2012-13 verano, sonic, 2008-13 cts…
• 10133161Jan 31, 2013Electrical system, Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on inspecting the steering column seal, adjusting the electronic power steering wire harness bracket and replace the steering column seal to remove a groan, squeak or rubbing type noise when turning the steering wheel.
• 10112760Jan 31, 2013Equipment, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Electronic Brake Control Module and the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve parts restriction has ended. Dealer can now order the parts directly through your Parts Department without General Motors Technical Assistance Center authorization.
• 10060414Jan 30, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133156Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on replacement for the auxiliary floor mat retainer due to the floor mat retainer won't seat on the carpet.
• 10133155Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on radio reprogramming due to voice recognition, media data, route guidance, DVD playback concerns.
• 10133154Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on radio recovery and reprogramming due to the radio locked up and does not respond to user input.
• 10133152Jan 28, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the replacement process for the product quality center.
• 10133151Jan 28, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information for service agents not required to contact product quality center for CNG, LPG or gasoline engine, transmission and/or transfer case.
• 10133149Jan 28, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on suspected tampering due to aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices causing multiple issues.
• 10133147Jan 28, 2013Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on tire radial force variation.
• 10133143Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on suspected tampering on vehicles modifications for identifying non GM ECM calibrations.
• 10060410Jan 25, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060409Jan 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133139Jan 24, 2013Other or unknown. This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for DTCs P0965, P2719 and P2728.
• 10060407Jan 24, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060406Jan 24, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112736Jan 23, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the vehicles has no rear camera guideline selection. Technician should be advised that the guideline selection is only available on vehicles equipped with Regular Production Option Code UYS or UEW Navigation Radio. If equipped with UYS or UEW verify the guideline option is turned on.
• 10060402Jan 22, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060401Jan 18, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133130Jan 16, 2013Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
• 10133125Jan 14, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S. and Canada Only)
• 10112700Jan 4, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a loud tick or rattle noise under the hood at all operating conditions. Technician will need to check the lower and oil pressure to the upper end oil pressure. Technician will need to inspect the oil feed orifice in the cylinder head. Technician will clean out and debris found in the orifice.
• 10133115Jan 2, 2013Air bags, Exterior lighting. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on the driver airbag light is flashing in the cluster and/or the passenger airbag ON indicator does not illuminate when the passenger is present when the SDM setup has not been completed after reprogramming.
• 10246961Jan 1, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). No Rear Camera Guideline Selection.
• 10246698Jan 1, 2013Engine cooling. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Turbo-to-Exhaust Manifuld Joint May Relax Expires with Base Warranty

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