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.

• 10111845Mar 4, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using…
• 10253118Mar 1, 2014Electrical system. Engineering Information
• 10247681Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
• 10245950Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
• 10074041Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073396Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069979Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069296Mar 1, 2014Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10055399Mar 1, 2014Engine. Gm: malfunction indicator lamp indicated dtc p055b and p055c. Obtain oil pressure reading cam cover sensor with mdi tool. Collect information prior to making any repair attempts.
• 10138656Feb 28, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure, Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to install a new relay to control the trunk opening up when the button has been accidently pressed.
• 10138649Feb 26, 2014Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to turn the transport mode message of and reset the battery light flashing.
• 10111966Feb 26, 2014Electrical 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.
• 10111964Feb 26, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the OnStar system does not respond properly to some numbers and/or voice commands. Dealer should direct the customer to review the operational characteristics in the OnStar Users Guide.
• 10138646Feb 25, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a process to the service agents that are not required to contact PQC, to determine when to replace a assembly as opposed to repairing and if an engine or transmission is being returned, that it has all the information in relation to that part being returned.
• 10138644Feb 25, 2014Steering. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to repair or replace the steering column seal to correct the customers concern of a groan, squeak or rubbing noise when turning the steering wheel.
• 10111958Feb 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a mist from Instrument Panel vents, moisture on inside of windshield, water drips on driver?s foot or floor is wet. Technician will need to reposition the shift cable to the driver?s side of the vehicle and push slack of the cable and the insulator forward into engine compartment. Technician will also…
• 10111955Feb 24, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the keyless entry is inoperative. Technician should inspect the ignition key cylinder door sticks in the up position. If the door is found open do not replace the ignition key cylinder, use a Lubriplate type of lubrication spray and lubricate the ignition key cylinder door. Insert the tip of the key in and out to…
• 10061111Feb 24, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10138642Feb 21, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides information on how to set the rear electric child locks.
• 10138640Feb 21, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
• 10138639Feb 21, 2014Equipment, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides the technician the proper way to install and torque the wheel.
• 10138638Feb 21, 2014Wheels. This informational bulletin explains how to balance a chrome wheel without damaging the chrome face of the rim.
• 10138637Feb 21, 2014Wheels, Equipment, Tires. This informational bulletin provides technicians with ways to decrease the tire slipping on the rim and reduce to possible chances of the customers concerns over tire vibration are repair.
• 10138631Feb 18, 2014Tires, Wheels. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on cleaning a leaking rim, to correct a customers concern of having a slow tire leak and low tire psi message on.
• 10138630Feb 18, 2014Equipment, Tires. This informational bulletin explains the use of Nitrogen in GM tires.
• 10138629Feb 18, 2014Tires. This bulletin provides information regarding the normal tire wear condition of slight or mild tire feathering and recommended practices.
• 10111936Feb 18, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Battery Energy Control Module parts 20969054 and 22987539, Generator Control and Battery Module 23102218 and 23102217, and the Generator Battery Sections 1 And 2 part number 20813602 will remain on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for…
• 10061384Feb 18, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10138623Feb 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering of Onstar vehicle communication modules.
• 10138621Feb 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10061088Feb 13, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10111927Feb 12, 2014Brakes, Fuel system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442…
• 10111922Feb 12, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the service engine soon lamp that comes on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0101. Technician should review the appropriate Service Information diagnostics for DTC U0101. Also gather all other diagnostic trouble codes in the vehicle and which modules they are set in. The transmission connector pins…
• 10111918Feb 11, 2014Equipment. 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.
• 10138609Feb 10, 2014Equipment. The informational bulletin provides a procedure to remove and repair rust from a Hem Flange.
• 10138606Feb 10, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This warranty administration bulletion provides the dealer technician information and guidelines for claiming a windshield.
• 10138605Feb 10, 2014Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the customers concern of odor coming from the Air conditioning.
• 10111916Feb 10, 2014Brakes, Steering, Electrical system. 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…
• 10138603Feb 6, 2014Equipment, Engine. This preliminary informational bulletin provides service information to the dealer technicians to replace the engine if diagnosis finds the main or rod bearings material has been the only cause for the bearings to seized or spin in the journals.
• 10111904Feb 6, 2014Equipment, Seats. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have heated seats inoperative. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0209 in the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10111894Feb 4, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole authorized provider of a certification confirmation letter which helps our customers identify if their vehicles meets the required USA regulatory standards necessary for importation…
• 10253622Feb 1, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Rear Doors Intermittently will not Open from Inside.
• 10253588Feb 1, 2014Steering. Groan, Squeak or Rubbing Type Noise When Turning Steering Wheel.
• 10252881Feb 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Engineering Information.
• 10250084Feb 1, 2014Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
• 10250080Feb 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning Odor
• 10246901Feb 1, 2014Body and structure, Electrical system. Mist From Instrument Panel Vents, Moisture On Windshield Or Water On Floor
• 10246854Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Key Off Radio Operation.
• 10246621Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246571Feb 1, 2014Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels

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