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.

• 10246697Jan 1, 2013Suspension, Equipment. Rear Suspension Bolt May Not Be To Proper Torque Specification
• 10246696Jan 1, 2013Equipment, Suspension. Rear Suspension Bolt May Not Be To Proper Torque Specification
• 10246683Jan 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Connected Navigation Radio Voice Command Not Working Expires with Base Warranty - Eqluipped with Connected Navigation Radio (UHQ)
• 10246682Jan 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Connected Navigation Radio Voice Command Not Working Expires with Base Warranty
• 10246673Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Product Emission Recall - Knock Sensor Wiring Harness Connections Reversed
• 10073586Jan 1, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071526Jan 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069947Jan 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069946Jan 1, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069945Jan 1, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069935Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069934Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069924Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10050904Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Chevrolet: see document search button for owner letter. Knock sensors are reversed due to wiring harness connections. Can cause pre-ignition or reduced fuel economy and reduce engine performance because of too little or too much, spark advance. Model 2013 malibu. *pe updated 3/26/13.
• 10138568Dec 21, 2012Electrical system. this preliminary informational bulletin provides information to reprogram the radio to resolve Voice Recognition, Media Data, Route Guidance, DVD Playback Concerns caused by an internal software concern
• 10113851Dec 21, 2012Electrical system. this preliminary informational bulletin provides information to reprogram the radio to resolve Voice Recognition, Media Data, Route Guidance, DVD Playback Concerns caused by an internal software concern
• 10138538Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
• 10113849Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
• 10082200Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling, Electrical system. 12292 - emission recall. The wiring harness connections for the knock sensors may be reversed. This could cause too much or too little spark advance, causing pre-ignition or reduced engine performance and fuel economy. Dealers are to rework the wiring harness.
• 10059980Dec 20, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10138558Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on reprogramming the radio due to a comment on the radio locking up and becoming inoperative.
• 10138541Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10113844Dec 17, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on reprogramming the radio due to a comment on the radio locking up and becoming inoperative.
• 10113843Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10112677Dec 14, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
• 10112672Dec 14, 2012Equipment. 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 update the Electronic Climate Control Module using Service Programming System.
• 10245786Dec 12, 2012Exterior lighting, Air bags. Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat
• 10112653Dec 12, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip for the OnStar back-up battery failure. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code B1446 or B1447 and the OnStar LED is red. Technician should never disconnect the main vehicle battery or remove the OnStar fuse with the ignition key in any position other than off.
• 10112641Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.
• 10138546Dec 11, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on doing a pressure line test prior to replacement and removal of the transmission for conditions relating to No Forward, No Reverse, No Crank, Engine Cranks But Will Not Start.
• 10113840Dec 11, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on doing a pressure line test prior to replacement and removal of the transmission for conditions relating to No Forward, No Reverse, No Crank, Engine Cranks But Will Not Start.
• 10138545Dec 7, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
• 10113837Dec 7, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
• 10112629Dec 5, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio can be turned on after turning the ignition off and opening the driver's door. The radio can then be turned back on after the vehicle's Retained Accessory Power has been canceled by simply pressing the power button on the radio. This is a normal characteristic of the key off operation.
• 10138556Dec 4, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a descritption of operation of the echo control and noise cancellation settings for concernc regarding noice drop outs during calls and muffled sound.
• 10138552Dec 4, 2012Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the 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
• 10113831Dec 4, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a descritption of operation of the echo control and noise cancellation settings for concernc regarding noice drop outs during calls and muffled sound.
• 10113824Dec 4, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the 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
• 10138221Dec 3, 2012Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 12222B - Service Update (revised part section). These vehicles may have a transmission built with an incorrect internal o-ring seal. The affected vehicles may exhibit noise due to pump cavitation, sluggish shifting and poor acceleration, or may require high engine RPM to engage drive or reverse or to move the vehicle. Dealers are to test drive the vehicles. If the test drive determines the condition is present…
• 10059959Dec 3, 2012Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10246853Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Key Off Radio Operation.
• 10246672Dec 1, 2012Electrical system. Product Emission Recall - Knock Sensor Wiring Harness Connections Reversed
• 10245854Dec 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Incorrect Material Used for Transmission O-Ring
• 10071848Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063802Dec 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063076Dec 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062543Dec 1, 2012Air bags, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051079Dec 1, 2012Seat belts. Cadillac/chevrolet/buick/gmc: passenger seat belt indicator is illuminated due to possible conductive objects, such as tech 2, groceries, charging and audio cables, electronic tablets or computers and cell phones, placed on seats and would activate chime, slowly, 5 times. Models 2012-13 verano, cruze, 2013, enclave, lacrosse, regal, ats, cts, srx, xts, equinox, malibu, sonic, traverse, volt, acadia, terrain.
• 10138220Nov 30, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10137478Nov 30, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.

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