2016 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Service Bulletins

1,549 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10082280Aug 11, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the active shutters for possible debrie and to replace the ambient air temp sensor wiring harness and repair the connectors on the body side if corrosion was found.
• 10082500Aug 10, 2016Electrical system, Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power brake booster to correct a customer concern that the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on.
• 10082863Aug 9, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings configuration for various vehicles and applying a qr code sticker or barcode sticker to the fob.
• 10082447Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
• 10083131Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an engine control module when getting a service programming system error code e4491 or e4423. In some cases techline customer support center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
• 10082860Aug 3, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of “clipping” to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle” repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10082437Aug 3, 2016Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information on locating and reconnecting airbag connectors that are not fully seated to correct a customer concern of an airbag warning lamp illuminated, or one, or more, airbag dtc(s) set.
• 10082861Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082823Aug 2, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082814Aug 2, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10082422Aug 2, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides diagnostic tips to help correct multiple concerns regarding the usb port being inoperative or unable to play music through the usb port.
• 10082405Aug 2, 2016Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides a procedure on replacing the sunroof wiring jumper harness due to the sunroof glass and/or sunroof shade is inoperative.
• 10082820Aug 1, 2016Engine. This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10126063Jul 12, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10126062Jul 11, 2016Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
• 10100822Jul 11, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
• 10201120Jul 1, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. 2016 Chevrolet Malibu New Model Features
• 10108614Jul 1, 2016Equipment, Engine. This 2016 Chevy Malibu New Model Features informational bulletin provides various general information topics to the Service, Parts and Sales Personnel in order to familiarize them with the vehicle. It has been revised to create 15-NA-085 Version 2 by adding a section for Engine STOP/START information including a graphic.
• 10108604Jul 1, 2016Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to Inspecting and/or Re-Adjusting Both (Inner and Outer) Intermediate Steering Shafts Boots to correct a goran or squeak noise on hard turns.
• 10108588Jul 1, 2016Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the fuel pump module for low fuel pressure and to correct the customers concern of the MIL on.
• 10089108Jun 30, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the hmi module to correct a condition of gps inoperative, red line across gps indicator or the location is stuck in warren michigan.
• 10089121Jun 29, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidance to gm dealers when using gm approved tire force variation measurement equipment.
• 10097531Jun 28, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the spare key to correct a customer concern that the key does not stay fully retained within the vehicles remote.
• 10078541Jun 28, 2016Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the spare key to correct a customer concern that the key does not stay fully retained within the vehicles remote.
• 10089390Jun 24, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 43940 - service update. Certain 2016 model year chevrolet malibu and 2016-2017 chevrolet volt vehicles may have a condition where a burr may be present on the spring end which is part of the shifter assembly. This may result in an intermittent condition where the vehicle will not shift out of “park.” inspect and replace the shifter assembly if required.
• 10088924Jun 23, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rap relay to correct a customer concern on reduced cranking power, no-start condition, dead battery or autostop is inoperative due to the retained accessory power (rap) being damaged.
• 10088923Jun 23, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprgram the hybrid powertrain control module 2 with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of a/c intermittant and poor a/c performance.
• 10113951Jun 21, 2016Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip for navigation radios that have inaccurate entries at times when using the voice recognition to input the address. When using the Navigation command "Address" or "Destination" this Allows an address to be stated as a one-shot method. When using the Navigation command "Directed Address" this Allows an address to…
• 10081023Jun 21, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the drive motor generator control module is being placed on restriction through the general motors technical assistance center. Dealer will need to call general motors technical assistance center for further assistance.
• 10089338Jun 20, 2016Electrical system. 43890 - service update. Certain vehicles, equipped with stop/start engine control option, may illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and set diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p3055 and p3056. This condition could result in remote vehicle start being inoperative and poor fuel economy due to the stop/start feature being disabled. Dealers will replace the multifunction power supply converter.
• 10088822Jun 20, 2016Electrical system, Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the power steering module to correct the customers concern of the power steering reduced message on and the mil illuminated.
• 10094782Jun 17, 2016Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering fuse for a condition of loss of power steering assist and/or service power steering message displayed.
• 10088763Jun 16, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. This informational bulletins provides direction for technicains to inspect the sunroof wiring harness for a possible loose connection.
• 10082203Jun 14, 2016Equipment. This technicial bulletin provides information on testing the accm due to small amount of oil weeping including the correct cleaners to use for the oil/dye.
• 10081022Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10089254Jun 10, 2016Seats. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a clip on the seat frame to eliminate a noise originating from the seat pan and seat frame coming in contact.
• 10089247Jun 10, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
• 10089201Jun 8, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on using gm service policies and procedure manual that represent key gm requirements for service operations.
• 10097194Jun 7, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer concern regarding a buzz or static noise caused by internal software.
• 10080683Jun 7, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician upper oil pan and lower oil pan product quality center part restriction has ended. These parts can now be ordered through the regular general motors customer care and aftersales parts process or product quality center process for required dealers.
• 10089332Jun 2, 2016Electrical system. 43880 - service update. For vehicles equipped with a start/stop engine control option (rpo kl9), the system level interactions related to the transition of run/crank and accessory inputs to the engine control module (ecm) during a crank event are compromised. This results in communication issues between the ecm and the intelligent battery sensor. The check engine light will illuminate and the start/stop system is…
• 10114105May 31, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10078925May 31, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician regarding vehicles equipped with engine regular production option code lea, lcv, and lkw may have a service engine soon lamp with diagnostic trouble code p015a set. If the service information for diagnostic instruction for diagnostic trouble code p015a was completed inspect the engine oil level for being overfilled.
• 10114108May 27, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the need to perform a Battery Sensor Module learn procedure after a stop/start system repair or after any repair where the 12V battery negative cable has been disconnected.
• 10078924May 27, 2016Vehicle speed control. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that some owners may notice at roughly 3/4 of the way through the accelerator pedal travel there is a click felt in the pedal also the pedal gets harder to push. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. The accelerator pedal design has changed for vehicles equipped with…
• 10078923May 26, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
• 10126058May 25, 2016Seats. 24500 - Service Update. Vehicles equipped with power adjustable driver or passenger seat cushion structures, may have a condition where the two front bolts that secure the track to the cushion, were hand started and not torqued to specification. If the bolts are not torqued to specification, the occupant may feel play in the seat and hear a rattle. Over time, the bolts may back out and increase the risk of injury…
• 10114101May 25, 2016Wheels. This informational bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed.
• 10114099May 24, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer concern of buzz or static noise from radio audio speakers, android auto connection issues, intermittent black screen or Sirius XM reverts to XM1 channel intermittently caused by to the current software calibration within the radio.
• 10078921May 24, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with a diagnostic aid for identifying infotainment components on the vehicles to ensure that the correct component is ordered or replaced and the correct labor code is used for warranty submission.

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