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.

• 10246567Feb 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning Odor
• 10190932Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10190931Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10073321Feb 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070177Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070176Feb 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070162Feb 1, 2014Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069978Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069295Feb 1, 2014Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10055114Feb 1, 2014Engine. Gm: some may complain of a loud engine noise or that the engine is seized. The engine may stop running and not restart. This may be due to damaged or spun rod or main bearings. The bearing material can enter the oils and spread throughout the engine.
• 10055102Feb 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: the vehicle may have a hesitation , bump or jerking feel on launch. There maybe a stored dtc p2797 in history or active code. This may be caused by low or no auxiliary fluid pump pressure.
• 10137784Jan 31, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the dealer technician to gather as much information to help aid Engineers by completely filling out requested reports.
• 10112045Jan 31, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
• 10112031Jan 27, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 10061079Jan 24, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060088Jan 24, 2014Engine. 13387a - service update (revised part information). This bulletin provides a service procedure to perform a drive audit on certain vehicles, equipped with a 2.5l engine (lcv/lkw) or 2.0l engine (ltg). A small number of engines may develop a crankshaft bearing noise condition at low mileage. The drive audit must be completed before vehicle delivery (and in addition to normal pre-delivery inspection activities) to…
• 10137781Jan 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are install from the GM factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be cover for a full year (12months).
• 10112015Jan 22, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2014 Impala and Malibu 2.5L LKW Engine Exchange and General Motors Product Quality Center part restriction has ended. Dealer can now order parts through their dealership parts department process.
• 10112013Jan 22, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
• 10112000Jan 17, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10111997Jan 16, 2014Equipment. 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.
• 10137777Jan 14, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This Informational bulletin explains the warranty and policy exchange program for electronic devices and products, what can be approved by TAC and where the electronic parts can be returned to.
• 10111983Jan 13, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2014 Impala And Malibu 2.5L LKW Engine Exchange has ended. However the 2.5 (LKW) engine part number 12656342 Regular Production Option Code (NU6) and part number 12656343 RPO (NU5, NT7) are still on a General Motors Product Quality Center part restriction. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further…
• 10137775Jan 8, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10137773Jan 2, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on GM?s policy for comprehensive courtesy transportation to its customers.
• 10137772Jan 2, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10246801Jan 1, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Engine Knock Noise - Drive Audit Expires November 30, 2014 - Equipped with 2.5L Engine (LCV/LKW) or 2.0L Engine (LTG)
• 10191027Jan 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Engineering Information – Sunroof or Sunshade Inoperative, DTC U151B Set Condition Important: If the customer did not bring their vehicle in for this concern, DO NOT proceed with this EI. Some customers may comment that the sunroof or shade is inoperative when the sunroof switch is pressed. When checking the vehicle for DTCs, the BCM may report U151B current or in history. Cause GM Engineering is attempting to…
• 10190965Jan 1, 2014Engine. 2.0L/2.5L Engine 2013 Exchange Program and 2014 PQC Restriction (GMNA Only) The 2013-2014 2.0L and 2.5L (RPOs LTG and LCV) Engines Exchange Program for the above listed vehicles has ended. However, 2013-2014 2.0L (RPO LTG) Engines P/N 12652707 and 2.5L Engine (RPO LCV) P/N 12655638 (Federal Emissions) and P/N 12652706 (California emission) are still on a PQC part restriction. Dealers are still required to contact…
• 10190934Jan 1, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the…
• 10190933Jan 1, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the…
• 10067318Jan 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112328Dec 23, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a clock that is slow to update while driving when the clock auto set feature enabled. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10133106Dec 17, 2013Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides a revision for PI1114 to add RPOs UHK, UFW, UHR, UHJ and UFF.
• 10133103Dec 16, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). This informational bulletin provides directions on submitting different PIRs
• 10133101Dec 16, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on Installation of Rear Compartment Lid ECO Emblem for Customer Satisfaction.
• 10133100Dec 13, 2013Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides additional information on dexos oils and its use in GM vehicles.
• 10133098Dec 13, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a revision of 13-00-89-004D to include updated information.
• 10133097Dec 13, 2013Equipment. This preliminary bulletin explains physical damage to radios and IPCs must be reviewed and validated if covered under GM warranty or not.
• 10133087Dec 5, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary bulletin explains the marks in the glass are normal when wearing polarized sunglasses and do not replace any glass for this reason.
• 10112307Dec 5, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Drive Motor Generator Battery Module and Drive Motor Generator Battery Sections for the 2012 - 2014 Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal, 2013 - 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO and 2014 Chevrolet Impala with eAssist are being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical…
• 10133086Dec 4, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using fuel or oil additives.
• 10246942Dec 1, 2013Electrical system. eAssist Generator Control And Battery Module Exchange Process And Order Instructions.
• 10246635Dec 1, 2013Engine cooling. Information for Vehicles Factory Filled With dexos1? 5W-20 Oil Are Approved to Substitute dexos1? 0W-20 Oil as Optional Top Off and Service Fill
• 10073578Dec 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073524Dec 1, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073504Dec 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069095Dec 1, 2013Engine, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10118891Nov 27, 2013Equipment. Service bullentin information for repairing engine front cover oil leak, sealing surfaces preparation, applying room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant.
• 10118889Nov 27, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides information on Service Programming System (SPS) Errors (E4398, E4399, E4403, E4404, E4413, E4414, E4423 or E4491).

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