2017 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Service Bulletins

1,331 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 10138071Mar 21, 2017Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to Complete the Circuit/System Verification steps to correct a condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - Check Engine Light On, DTC P182E.
• 10138070Mar 21, 2017Vehicle speed control. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to perform an update on the Radar Sensor Module to reduce possibilities of the Adaptive Cruise Control not working when there are no objects detected.
• 10138032Mar 20, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin aids the technician on diagnosing possible vibrations in a vehicle, methods used for testing each scenario and documenting findings. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install dust deflectors when replacing wheel bearings on vehicles no matter what the concern is of the vehicle. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the TRCM to correct the customers…
• 10138087Mar 17, 2017Steering. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
• 10138095Mar 16, 2017Engine cooling. This engineering information bulletin ends the need for information from the field on vehicles that have the concern of a noisy water pump.
• 10138061Mar 16, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information and Tips for Customers Having Difficulty Launching Android Auto or Apple Carplay.
• 10138060Mar 15, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10138025Mar 13, 2017Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
• 10116655Mar 13, 2017Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to utilizing crankcase pressure testing to aid in engine oil leak diagnostics. The technician is directed to perform the testing and to check related components based on the results.
• 10138054Mar 10, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on On rare occasions, a security code input message with SPS error code E5659, M5304, and/or M5530 may be displayed in TIS2web when the technician is programming any module. If this concern is encountered, the technician should start by ensuring that the module being programmed is not a used module and that the VIN matches on VIN plate, TIS2web programming screen…
• 10138038Mar 10, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a condition of Apple Carplay Will Not Launch After 1124 Key Cycles and Displays Message Advising to Connect a Supported Device via USB Even Though One is Already Connected due to an internal calibration concern.
• 10126020Mar 10, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 17076 01 Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a transmission pressure learn error which could cause the clutch to overheat and become damaged. Dealers are to reprogram the transmission control module.
• 10138053Mar 9, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10138024Mar 8, 2017Equipment. This Technical Bulletin involves technicians clearing Lost Communication U Codes from modules due to false setting of the DTC.
• 10138022Mar 8, 2017Steering. This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the intermediate steering shaft inner and outer boots for being out of position to correct a groan, squeak or rub noise heard when turning the steering wheel.
• 10138018Mar 7, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises the possible concerns that can happen when using a stop leak additive in the cooling system.
• 10138014Mar 7, 2017Equipment. This information bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims and how to setup, and reprogram modules.
• 10116653Mar 7, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Malibu 5ET50 Hybrid Transmission and Component has a part restriction program. The dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center (Technical Assistance Center) for further assistance.
• 10138039Mar 3, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin is providing a procedure to reprogram the HMI module to correct multiple conditions including Waiting for Update Media Message, Voice Command For Calling Bluetooth Phone Contacts Inoperative, Intermittent Loss of Rear Camera Gridlines, Service Rear Vision System Message, Radio Turns On Unwanted At Startup, and/or Navigation Radio Destination State Defaults To WV, Intermittent Radio/display…
• 10138158Mar 2, 2017Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a crank but engine does not start concern. Technician will use this publication to reset the battery low state of charge concern after extended crank where the vehicle will no longer crank anymore and the cause of the no start concern is repaired.
• 10126012Mar 1, 2017Electrical system. 17019 01 - Customer Satidfaction Program. Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5L LFV engine may have a pre-ignition condition that could cause piston damage. If this condition occurs, the vehicle may perform poorly and oil consumption could increase. In addition, a service engine light may illuminate indicating an engine misfire.
• 10126010Mar 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 17076 Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a transmission pressure learn error which could cause the clutch to overheat and become damaged. Dealers are to reprogram the transmission control module.
• 10116590Feb 28, 2017Seats. This informational bulletin explains not to put anything metal or conductive on the passenger seat or it may set the reminder chime off.
• 10116589Feb 28, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report.
• 10113480Feb 28, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may be running rough with a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set. Technician will need to perform an Engine Compression Testing in Service Information. If excessive leakage to the crankcase is isolated, check piston and cylinder wall condition. Technician should…
• 10113456Feb 28, 2017Electrical system. 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.
• 10113455Feb 27, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. A technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P050D set as current or history. The technician is advised that if the engine misfires during very specific cold start conditions, to replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and to retest…
• 10113478Feb 24, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when adjusting the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning controls the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display is blank and/or various selections missing from radio Settings menu intermittently. Technicians will find the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning does change but the lower radio display is blank. Technician will need to…
• 10113454Feb 24, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the OnStar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system.
• 10113388Feb 24, 2017Equipment. 16119 - Customer Satisfaction. General Motors has discovered an inadvertent error in the Parts Content Information portion of the window label on certain vehicles, which displays US/Canadian Parts Content for the vehicle, and Country of Origin (COO) information for the engine and transmission on these vehicles. As a result, the label displayed incorrect parts content percentages and COO information for the engines…
• 10116637Feb 23, 2017Wheels. This Informational bulletin outlines the recommendations for aluminum and chrome wheel refinishing.
• 10113444Feb 23, 2017Equipment. 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…
• 10113443Feb 22, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
• 10116611Feb 21, 2017Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a anti rattle spring on the actuator arm for the turbo and to correct the customers concern of a rattle noise heard from front of the engine.
• 10116605Feb 21, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10113438Feb 20, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle 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.
• 10113437Feb 20, 2017Electrical 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…
• 10113436Feb 20, 2017Steering, 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…
• 10116631Feb 17, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides Information on Using Voice Pass-Thru to Access Voice Recognition Commands on Cell Phone and how it does not work on models equipped with IOA and IOB radios.
• 10113427Feb 17, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System.
• 10116585Feb 16, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report.
• 10113380Feb 15, 2017Fuel system, Engine cooling. 17069 - Service Update. The counter bore in the torque converter housing used for auxiliary coolant pump attachment was drilled deeper than specification. The increased counter bore depth limits the usable thread distance for the original fastener to contact. There is only one fastener used to hold the pump. Replace the double ended auxiliary coolant pump mounting stud with revised attachment bolt.
• 10116628Feb 14, 2017Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the EBCM to correct the customers concern of the brake stopping the vehicle all the way to 0 mph before being able to use the throttle again.
• 10116607Feb 14, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the need to change the oil used in the LFV, LE2 engines, to a dexos 1 full synthetic to avoid piston damage.
• 10113422Feb 14, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0721, P0722, P0723, P0716, P0717, P176B, P176C, or P176D. Technician will need to follow publish Service Information diagnostics first. If Service Information diagnostics do not isolate a root cause of the…
• 10116584Feb 13, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
• 10113418Feb 13, 2017Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon, an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed. Update added part numbers for the…
• 10113417Feb 13, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicationends thewireless charging module restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10113416Feb 13, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be…
• 10113413Feb 10, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.

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