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.

• 10112770Mar 2, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability
• 10112769Mar 2, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Battery Testing and Warranty Replacement Requirements (North America ONLY)
• 10112768Mar 2, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly maintain vehicles in the dealer inventory
• 10112764Mar 1, 2016Equipment. This warranty informational bulletin provides a list of all the required operating procedures and explains them out to what is acceptable and not.
• 10116917Feb 24, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides Information on the Use of Stop Leak Additives in the Coolant System and If a dealership or customer installs a stop leak product or any type of additive to the cooling systems the cost to repair the vehicle will be the responsibility of the dealership or customer.
• 10116914Feb 23, 2016Tires, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper mounting paste to apply to tires when mounting and balancing them to prevent conditions like Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel)
• 10116912Feb 22, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides Information Regarding Servicing Components Located Near SIR Components and how to properly disable the SIR system for repairs at or near
• 10116909Feb 19, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a Diagnostic Tip for DTC P305F to inspect for a unsecured ground wire at the auxiliry batter cables
• 10116906Feb 19, 2016Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove debris build up around the shutters when vehicles have snow and/or ice buildup in the front lower grille area of the vehicle, which could prevent the active aero shutters from opening or closing.
• 10095608Feb 19, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to repair vehicles that may have radio display will not respond to touch or will make random selections with no user input but the audio volume and steering wheel controls continue to function normally. Remove power from the info display module by removing the fuse. After power is restored display should return to normal…
• 10095601Feb 17, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to repair vehicles that may have radio display will not respond to touch or will make random selections with no user input but the audio volume and steering wheel controls continue to function normally. Remove power from the info display module by removing the fuse. After power is restored display should return to normal…
• 10116898Feb 16, 2016Seats. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to free the seatback panel from the stuck position for concerns regarding the power seatback stuck in the full forward/rearward position
• 10095583Feb 15, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a concern with navigation icon not showing the correct location then jumping to the correct location. The position indicator may show the vehicle turning in the opposite direction or may show the vehicle traveling off the road. Technician will inspect the human machine…
• 10095545Feb 15, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to take to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have an inaccurate clock. Technician will check for diagnostic trouble codes in the telematics communication interface control module. Ensure that the customer’s concern does not relate to the normal characteristic described in the latest version of pic5839. Technician…
• 10116895Feb 12, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides Information on Underhood Fascia Fasteners Appear to be Loose, when in fact they are intended to be in the position
• 10116894Feb 12, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the fact there is no programming required on the accessory remote start kit
• 10116893Feb 12, 2016Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to Inspecting and/or Re-Adjusting Both (Inner and Outer) Intermediate Steering Shafts Boots on vehicles with the concern of Groan, Squeak and/or Rubbing Type Noise Heard When Turning Steering Wheel
• 10116891Feb 12, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm (U.S. Only)
• 10116890Feb 12, 2016Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
• 10096225Feb 12, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a "service front camera" message on the driver information center intermittently. When the technician uses the scan tool to check for diagnostic trouble codes a history u023a and/or u026a may be set in the instrument panel cluster and/or body control module. It is important that the technician does not…
• 10116888Feb 11, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Unscheduled Supplemental Services (Including Flushing Services and Additives) and Proper Use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules (U.S. Only)
• 10116886Feb 11, 2016Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information on Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On or Set DTC B101D When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat
• 10096026Feb 11, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10095841Feb 11, 2016Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that some vehicles may have a service engine soon that comes on. Technician may find a diagnostic trouble code u0101 current or stored history. Technician so check terminal pin fit at transmission connector, under hood fuse block. Also the transmission control module ground will need to be inspected. Technician will review the appropriate service…
• 10095582Feb 11, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with inspection and repair instructions for vehicles with service engine soon lamp when locking, unlocking, going into gear, and when vehicle is running. If service rear camera message on the divers information center. Technician will inspect connectors x210 for bent terminals or connection issues. Repair any terminal found damaged.
• 10096223Feb 10, 2016Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a "service front camera" message on the driver information center intermittently. When the technician uses the scan tool to check for diagnostic trouble codes a history u023a and/or u026a may be set in the instrument panel cluster and/or body control module. It is important that the technician does not…
• 10116878Feb 9, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides Information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and Instrument Panel Clusters (IPCs)
• 10116877Feb 9, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the sunroof window motor for vehicles with the condition of sunroof or sunshade inoperatice and DTC U151B
• 10116875Feb 8, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the BCM to correct a condition of inconsistant or erratic sunroof operation
• 10116874Feb 8, 2016Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
• 10096184Feb 8, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the instrument panel cluster the exchange center is unable to program the actual mileage on the odometer or the actual mileage is unknown. Dealer will need to follow dealer to the general motors service policies and procedures manual section 5.2.4 odometer servicing.
• 10116871Feb 5, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly repair rust on the hem flange on doors for vehicles that have the condition of rust showing at hem flange
• 10133600Feb 3, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the AF50 AISIN 8 Speed Transmission, Valve Body, Torque converter, and Transmission Control Module are on exchange through General Motors Product Quality Center as part of our ongoing quality improvement. Dealer will need to call General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10116866Feb 3, 2016Equipment, Brakes. This informational bulletin provides Diagnostic Tips for Brakes Dragging, Pull or Grab and/or ABS Light Illuminated
• 10250075Feb 1, 2016Engine cooling. Turbocharger Noise and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTC P2261
• 10246562Feb 1, 2016Engine cooling. Turbocharger Noise and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTC P2261
• 10116862Feb 1, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides Diagnostic Tips for Stop/Start and AutoStop Operation on vehicles that have a conditon of AutoStop mode not engaging and vehicle automaticlly restarts during a autostop event
• 10248441Jan 29, 2016Air bags, Electrical system. GM shipped sixteen 2016 model year Chevrolet Malibu's that did not complete final end-of-the-line testing at the assembly plant. The airbag malfunction indicator light in these vehicles should be illuminated; this MIL light indicates that the vehicle's sensing and diagnostic module is not locked. Typically this would be found during PDI. TheseSDM modules must be locked before the vehicles can be sold. GM is…
• 10112302Jan 28, 2016Seats, Air bags. This informational bulletin provides Information on Passenger Presence Sensing System (PPS or PSS) Concerns with Custom Upholstery, Accessory Seat Heaters or Other Comfort Enhancing Devices
• 10112299Jan 27, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
• 10112297Jan 26, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on a learn procedure on the battery sensor module on vehicles that have conditions of Stop/Start System is Inoperable After a System Repair and No DIC Message or DTC is Set
• 10112290Jan 26, 2016Engine cooling, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the turbocharger bypass valve solenoid for concerns regarding a turbocharger noise and or malfunction indicator lamp on with DTC P2261
• 10112288Jan 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This informational buleltin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares and information on transmission fast learns
• 10252174Jan 22, 2016Equipment. Radio Inoperative with No Communication and DTC U0184
• 10248442Jan 19, 2016Equipment. Stop Delivery Order
• 10112277Jan 19, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to update your apple product to the latest software version to correct a condition of infotainment system will not return to media after bluetooth call ends
• 10080066Jan 19, 2016Equipment. 28550 - stop delivery order. Incomplete dvt testing, no bulletin required.
• 10112272Jan 14, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
• 10246963Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
• 10112264Jan 7, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film

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