2019 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Service Bulletins

884 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 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.

• 10173414Feb 26, 2020Tires, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10172783Feb 21, 2020Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the CAC if found the cause of the poor engine performance from ice build up.
• 10172328Feb 20, 2020Engine. 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.
• 10173394Feb 17, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace both pressure sensors if the DATA retrieved reads zero PSI and is the cause of the MIL Illuminated condition.
• 10173418Feb 14, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Essential Tools that include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only).
• 10173417Feb 14, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
• 10172773Feb 14, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10173395Feb 13, 2020Steering. This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians to correct a condition of Steering Wheel Shimmy/Shaking.
• 10173400Feb 7, 2020Engine, Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair the engine wiring harness if found the cause of the DIC Messages, MIL Illumination and DTCs Set.
• 10172784Feb 7, 2020Equipment, Engine. This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 10173405Feb 4, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a service procedure to correct a condition of Hoot/Moan Type Noise While Driving at Slower Speeds.
• 10172782Feb 3, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on a normal characteristic of a transmission that will not shift into overdrive range during cold ambient temperatures.
• 10171895Jan 30, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing an intermittent Shift to Park message displayed while vehicle is in park.
• 10172294Jan 29, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on GM Accessories ? Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
• 10172293Jan 27, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
• 10171875Jan 23, 2020Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states.
• 10171302Jan 23, 2020Body and structure. This Preliminary information communicates a work around when only 11 digit PUN (Part Unique Number) is seen on Service Solenoid Body Assembly.
• 10171887Jan 22, 2020Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the process to disable and enable passive unlocking.
• 10171876Jan 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for connector kit and ambient air temperature sensor harness replacement to correct a MIL Illuminated with DTCs and active shutters being inoperative.
• 10172285Jan 21, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on customer vehicles concern results in a manufacturer repurchase from the customer, GM depends on the dealership to host and administer the repurchase closing and intake of the returning vehicle.
• 10172282Jan 17, 2020Brakes, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Electronic Brake Control Module Unable to Be Reprogrammed.
• 10171888Jan 17, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
• 10171427Jan 17, 2020Equipment, Wheels. Customer Sat. - The owner?s manual for certain 2019 model year Cadillac XT4 vehicles includes incorrect instructions for towing the vehicle behind another vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels on a device known as a dolly. Owners will receive a manual insert with the correct instructions. The owner?s manual for certain 2019 model year Chevrolet Malibu vehicles includes instructions for towing the…
• 10171421Jan 17, 2020Wheels, Equipment. Customer Sat. - The owner?s manual for certain 2019 model year Chevrolet Malibu vehicles includes instructions for towing the vehicle behind another vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (i.e., ?dinghy? towing). These vehicles are not equipped for this type of towing and should not be towed this way. Owners will receive a manual insert with instructions not to tow these vehicles with all four wheels on the…
• 10172299Jan 10, 2020Steering. This engineering information (EI) ends the need for further information from the field in regards to the steering wheel shaking while hands are on the steering wheel and the brakes not being applied.
• 10171260Jan 8, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates a possible BCM concern if DTC P0747 sets during engine cranking when the transmission is in park.
• 10171901Jan 2, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians on Radio Software Version V807 Over-the-Air Update.
• 10171878Jan 2, 2020Fuel system, Equipment. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 10171255Dec 18, 2019Equipment. N192257060 - CSP - The owner's manual for certain 2019 model year Cadillac XT4 vehicles includes incorrect instructions for towing the vehicle behind another vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels on a device known as a dolly. Owners will receive a manual insert with the correct instructions. Owners will receive an owner's manual insert with the correct instructions.
• 10170498Dec 12, 2019Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
• 10170501Dec 11, 2019Wheels. This engineering information (EI) revision ends the need for information from the field on a condition of wheel speed sensor inoperative with DTCs C0035, C0040, C0045 and/or C0055.
• 10171246Dec 5, 2019Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. N192259800 - Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the drive motor power inverter module is susceptible to a thermal over-stress failure. If this condition happens, the vehicle may have a no-start condition or a stall without the ability to restart. Dealers are to replace and reprogram the drive motor power inverter module.
• 10171241Dec 2, 2019Engine cooling. N192271200 - Emission Recall. Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5-liter, 4 cylinder engine (RPO LYX or LFV). Under certain conditions the engine intake charge air cooler outlet duct may become disconnected from the throttle body when turbo boost is active. If this condition occurs, a reduced engine power message will be displayed, the available engine power will be reduced, the engine may run rough, and the…
• 10170708Dec 2, 2019Wheels, Steering. This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians to correct a condition of Steering Wheel Shimmy/Shaking.
• 10169357Nov 26, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.
• 10169362Nov 25, 2019Steering, Wheels, Equipment. This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for information from the field on a stick-slip type condition felt in steering wheel at highway speeds. If a vehicle is encountered with the this condition, refer to SI for further diagnosis.
• 10169355Nov 25, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10169351Nov 21, 2019Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Phone Ringer Volume Turned Down or Too Quiet.
• 10169274Nov 15, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the transmission auxiliary pump to correct a condition of start/stop inoperative, MIL illuminated w/DTC P2797.
• 10169356Nov 12, 2019Equipment, Wheels, Tires. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion.
• 10169354Nov 12, 2019Equipment, Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
• 10168212Oct 29, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
• 10168183Oct 28, 2019Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the CAC if found the cause of the poor engine performance from ice build up.
• 10167460Oct 25, 2019Lane departure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Front Camera, Service Lane Departure Warning, and Service Lane Keep Assist Message. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code B1008 Sym 4B set. Technician will need to check the windshield to ensure it is not aftermarket. Technician will also check for anything that may impair the front view…
• 10168228Oct 23, 2019Equipment. This Technical bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Radio Software Version V805 Over-the-Air Update Release.
• 10167456Oct 22, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the diagnosis and repair steps for a vehicle with a check engine light on with Diagnostic Trouble Code P015B or a reduced engine power message with Diagnostic Trouble Code P1101. Technician should look for a missing or damaged O-ring seal in the charge air cooler coupler.
• 10167447Oct 17, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the T01 transmission control module part restriction has ended.
• 10168207Oct 16, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10168232Oct 14, 2019Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing an intermittent Shift to Park message displayed while vehicle is in park.
• 10168231Oct 14, 2019Steering. This Technical bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on a Steering Wheel Shimmy/Shaking condition.

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