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.

• 10059950Oct 30, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10118654Oct 23, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the serviceability of high voltage volt batteries and the essential tools used to service them
• 10112502Oct 22, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have driver and passenger temperatures settings are displayed in Celsius or the outside ambient temperature is missing from the radio/Heater-Vent-Air conditioning display. Technician will need to use Global Diagnostic System 2 and check the Instrument Panel Cluster for Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
• 10089684Oct 19, 2012Electrical system, Engine. 12238 - service update. 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 the gcm, if necessary.
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10112493Oct 18, 2012Engine cooling, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may indicate the blower motor is inoperative and/or there is water in the blower control module motor area. Technician will add a closed cell foam strip to the plenum water deflector.
• 10112492Oct 18, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Park Brake Message displayed. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0558 sym a and or C0558 Sym 5A. Technician will need to inspect that G401 is secure and there is no paint or tape affecting contact.
• 10112490Oct 17, 2012Interior lighting. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the glove compartment light remains on with compartment closed or may notice it flickers off and on while driving. Technician should apply a 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick patch where light pin switch contacts the back of the glove compartment.
• 10112486Oct 17, 2012Engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment. 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…
• 10118643Oct 16, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding Unexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry Phone - Bluetooth Issues
• 10084191Oct 16, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
• 10118638Oct 15, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2 or GDS 2
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10112466Oct 11, 2012Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to insure that global diagnostic service 2 diagnostic packages are up to date prior to learning the steering angle sensor for a diagnostic trouble code C710 symptom code 71 set in the electronic brake control module or the power steering control module. When rechecking for diagnostic trouble codes a U0074 U0077, U0180D, U01293, U0126, U0125, C0186…
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10112464Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may comment of no map DVD, Compact Flash Card, or SD card supplied with the vehicle. Dealer should advise the customer that the map data is stored internal to the radio.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10112448Oct 4, 2012Brakes, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Park Brake Message displayed. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0558 sym a and or C0558 Sym 5A. Technician will need to inspect that G401 is secure and there is no paint or tape affecting contact.
• 10253641Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. Engine Exchange Program
• 10253609Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Unable to Access MP3 Files on CD, Bluetooth Connectivity, No Audio After a Bluetooth CALL.
• 10247717Oct 1, 2012Electrical system, Other or unknown, Steering. Learning Issues When Repairing Service Stability/Traction Message.
• 10247062Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Learning Issues When Repairing Service Stability/Traction Message.
• 10247046Oct 1, 2012Brakes. Service Park Brake Message C0558.
• 10247045Oct 1, 2012Brakes. Service Park Brake Message C0558.
• 10247037Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Poor Radio Display Appearance.
• 10247004Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Radio Mapping.
• 10246973Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Outside Ambient Temperature Display Missing.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246662Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Engine Crankshaft Noise - Drive Audit Expires October 31, 2013
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10245764Oct 1, 2012Electrical system, Other or unknown. High Voltage Battery Section Serviceability - Essential Tool EL-50332
• 10118609Oct 1, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio for concerns related to Unable to Access MP3 Files on CD, Bluetooth Connectivity, No Audio After a Bluetooth Call, Phone Book Usage Issues
• 10073107Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071983Oct 1, 2012Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071980Oct 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071978Oct 1, 2012Body and structure, Interior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071950Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071358Oct 1, 2012Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071342Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071228Oct 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071214Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063092Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063080Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051795Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. Service update for inventory and customer vehicles. Drive belt separation. This service update expires with base warranty. General motors multiple models.

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