2014 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Service Bulletins

1,727 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10135371Mar 3, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for fleet vehicles which details the proper configurations for the ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings.
• 10113725Mar 3, 2015Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic tips for Stop/Start and AutoStop operation that may be helpful in addressing a customer concern of vehicle does not engage in AutoStop mode and/or vehicle automatically restarts during an AutoStop event.
• 10113724Mar 3, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for fleet vehicles which details the proper configurations for the ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings.
• 10113720Mar 2, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10057986Mar 1, 2015Exterior lighting. General motors 2014-2015 chevrolet impala, malibu: some vehicles brake lights stay illuminated without brake pedal being pressed.
• 10113573Feb 27, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer reimbursement procedures for Customer Assistance Center (CAC) Tier 1 and Tier 2 empowerment tools: diagnostic fee, short term rental, and up-front towing (U.S. only).
• 10114440Feb 26, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Navigation radio does not have a global positioning system location but OnStar is able to accurately locate the vehicle. Technician should check the installation of the COAX cables to be router correctly. Technician will gain access to the Radio or Human Machine Interface depending on the vehicle build. Install…
• 10113571Feb 24, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin communicates Information to technicians on control module Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTC)(s) P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0606, P062F, P06F3, P1621 which can be shared in multiple modules.
• 10113570Feb 24, 2015Equipment. This technical bulletin is a revision for 11-08-49-001M to update the Condition.
• 10114432Feb 23, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Navigation radio does not have a global positioning system location but OnStar is able to accurately locate the vehicle. Technician should check the installation of the COAX cables to be router correctly. Technician will gain access to the Radio or Human Machine Interface depending on the vehicle build. Install…
• 10113566Feb 20, 2015Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
• 10113561Feb 19, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin communicates Information to dealership personnel that vehicles factory filled with dexos1 5W-20 oil are approved to substitute dexos1 0W-20 oil as optional top off and service fill.
• 10113556Feb 18, 2015Equipment, Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a loud engine whine noise.
• 10114415Feb 17, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an intermittent "Service Charging System" message on the Driver Information Center or a Battery Malfunction Indicator Lamp during an auto stop event. If there is no fault found during diagnostics for P0621 contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10114408Feb 13, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The…
• 10113540Feb 12, 2015Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians a diagnostic tip when DTC P305F: Dual Battery Control Module Performance, has been set.
• 10113538Feb 11, 2015Tires, Wheels. This informational bulletin communicates comprehensive instructions to GM Dealers and authorized GM Accessory Distributor/Installers as to the proper methods for mounting, balancing, and installing accessory wheels and tires.
• 10114395Feb 10, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Auto Door Lock/Unlock Feature Is Inoperative and/or Power Locks Cycle. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3125, B3130 and B3135 sym 02 could be set. Technician should gain access to the door latch assembly to inspect the rod. If the rod is incorrect replace it with the latest part in the parts catalog.
• 10113530Feb 6, 2015Equipment, Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnosis and repair information regarding bearing damage or when an engine will not rotate.
• 10113529Feb 6, 2015Fuel system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of fuel gauge does not read full, only goes to 7/8 full.
• 10113527Feb 6, 2015Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin communicates GM's position on exterior lighting components ?tinted or smoked? by an outside vendor.
• 10113519Feb 5, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range.
• 10113517Feb 5, 2015Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern about a loud whine noise coming from the engine. The frequency of the noise increases and decreases with the engine RPM.
• 10113514Feb 3, 2015Tires. This informational bulletin communicates GM's position on use of nitrogen gas in tires.
• 10113512Feb 3, 2015Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for low line pressure or pressure regulator valve stuck after transmission service pump cover replacement.
• 10057660Feb 1, 2015Engine. General motors 2013-2015: buick regal, cadillac ats, cadillac cts sedan, chevrolet malibu, chevrolet impala. A whinnying noise coming from engine is loud due to decreasing and increasing of engine rpms. . Updated 6/17/15.
• 10057657Feb 1, 2015Engine. General motors: 2013-2015 buick regal, cadillac ats, cadillac cts sedan, chevrolet malibu, gmc canyon. Preliminary information regarding bearing engine or engine not rotating due to damaged main bearings or rod.
• 10057277Feb 1, 2015Engine. General motors: 2014 chevrolet malibu equipped with 2.5l engine and 6t40 automatic transmission(rpos lkw, mnh); some customers may experience push/ pull of the vehicle or engine misfire.
• 10139444Jan 30, 2015Fuel system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the fuel gauge not reading full, only goes to 7/8 full.
• 10095364Jan 30, 2015Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a blank displays, flashing displays, “error or update failed messages”, navigation map not loading, bluetooth or usb concerns. Technician should inspect the usb/sd card port for a sd card or a device plug into any of the usb ports.
• 10139442Jan 27, 2015Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern that the engine surges or RPM oscillates rapidly (200-300 RPMs) while under heavy load.
• 10139438Jan 26, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to correct a dealer concern of what they perceive to be paint staining when the protective shipping film is removed from certain vehicles.
• 10139437Jan 23, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin updates information on electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
• 10139436Jan 23, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin adds 2014 - 2015 model years to information regarding comeback prevention and using Customer Concern Verification Sheets (CCVS).
• 10139433Jan 23, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on control module diagnostics and configuration, programming using the TIS Service Programming System (SPS), set-up and warranty.
• 10139430Jan 22, 2015Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, corrosion and/or spotted appearance of chromed aluminum wheels, along with warranty information regarding these conditions.
• 10114361Jan 22, 2015Equipment. 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…
• 10095156Jan 22, 2015Electrical 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…
• 10139424Jan 21, 2015Engine cooling. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern that a Battery Saver Active message is displayed on DIC, drive motor generator belt broken, and DTC P1A6F or P0A90 may be set.
• 10139422Jan 16, 2015Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians an engine repair tip for installation of pistons.
• 10114352Jan 15, 2015Tires, Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10095317Jan 15, 2015Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10139415Jan 14, 2015Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on ACDelco® replacement battery warranty procedures.
• 10139414Jan 14, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin adds 2012 - 2015 model years to information communicating a change in the product field action customer reimbursement procedure (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10114343Jan 14, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This…
• 10114342Jan 14, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10094888Jan 14, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This…
• 10139411Jan 12, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that accessory remote start does not work with OnStar RemoteLink? phone application.
• 10139206Jan 9, 2015Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin adds 2014 - 2015 model years to repair information to correct a customer concern that there is a sharp metal edge across the inside top area of the rear compartment opening.
• 10114334Jan 8, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an external oil leak and/or diagnostic trouble code P16D0 after the cylinder head was replaced. If the is an external leak verify the oil galley plugs 5 and 6 are installed. If diagnostic trouble code P16D0 sets, verify oil galley plug 10 has been installed.

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