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.

• 10168175Oct 14, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and 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.
• 10168186Oct 10, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the process to disable and enable passive unlocking.
• 10168208Oct 9, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
• 10168205Oct 9, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10168224Oct 3, 2019Steering. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the steering wheel shaking while hands are on the steering wheel and the brakes not being applied.
• 10167425Oct 3, 2019Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10168204Oct 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).
• 10168188Oct 2, 2019Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
• 10168222Oct 1, 2019Steering. This engineering information bulletin is requesting to gather information from the field to determine a root cause for a condition of a stick-Slip Type Condition Felt in Steering Wheel at Highway Speeds. The information gathered will be used to develop a field fix.
• 10166663Sep 30, 2019Engine cooling. 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.
• 10165910Sep 26, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a misfire occuring due to a broken center insulator on the spark plug.
• 10165904Sep 25, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10165900Sep 23, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician information on what may be setting DTC P06DE. This is in addition to what is already in the service manual.
• 10166630Sep 19, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10166638Sep 18, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10166673Sep 17, 2019Steering. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting to gather information from the field to determine a root cause for a condition of a stick-Slip Type Condition Felt in Steering Wheel at Highway Speeds. The information gathered will be used to develop a field fix.
• 10166651Sep 17, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Hesitation or Low Power due to false knock detection and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P2096 / P2097 Set.
• 10166622Sep 17, 2019Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Displays Climate Off Message or HVAC Popup Displays Different Settings.
• 10165889Sep 16, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician information on what may be setting DTC P06DE. This is in addition to what is already in the service manual.
• 10165885Sep 11, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates the possible setting of B101D-39 in the OnStar module and advises of over the air software update to resolve the concern.
• 10166620Sep 10, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10166235Sep 9, 2019Engine, Engine cooling. N192266090 03 - Customer Satisfaction Program. On certain vehicles, Dealers are to install a charge air cooler retainer kit. the charge air cooler outlet may become disconnected from the throttle body. A malfunction indicator light (MIL) will set on the instrument panel and a reduced engine power message will illuminate followed by reduced engine power. One or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes may be…
• 10166624Sep 6, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Intermittent OnStar Inoperative, DTC B101D-39, Red LED and Clock Date Time Inaccurate.
• 10166628Sep 5, 2019Brakes. This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct conditions of Service Stabilitrak Message on DIC, Rear Stop Lamps Inoperative, Traction Control Light On with DTCs C0595, C0277, U0422 Set.
• 10165868Sep 5, 2019Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10166627Sep 3, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin explains how the DTC P0730 code may have set during vehicle transport and is considered a false code unless the customer states the MIL is on and possible other codes are present.
• 10165448Aug 30, 2019Equipment. N192266090 02 - Service Update. On certain 2019 model year Chevrolet Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles, the charge air cooler outlet may become disconnected from the throttle body. A malfunction indicator light (MIL) will set on the instrument panel and a reduced engine power message will illuminate followed by reduced engine power. One or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes may be present…
• 10165447Aug 30, 2019Equipment. N192266090 01 - Service Update. On certain 2019 model year Chevrolet Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles, the charge air cooler outlet may become disconnected from the throttle body. A malfunction indicator light (MIL) will set on the instrument panel and a reduced engine power message will illuminate followed by reduced engine power. One or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes may be present…
• 10165446Aug 29, 2019Equipment. N192266090 - Service Update. On certain 2019 model year Chevrolet Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles, the charge air cooler outlet may become disconnected from the throttle body. A malfunction indicator light (MIL) will set on the instrument panel and a reduced engine power message will illuminate followed by reduced engine power. One or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes may be present: P0172…
• 10165128Aug 27, 2019Seats. This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for information from the field for a condition of drivers seat track will not adjust forward and/or backwards and becomes seized.
• 10165127Aug 23, 2019Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
• 10165087Aug 23, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
• 10164783Aug 23, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician to replace the transmission auxiliary fluid pump if code P2797 is the only code set in the TCM of the VT-40 CVT automatic transmission along with a concern of the stop start function not working. Dealers are advised to order the transmission auxiliary fluid pump from the Warranty Parts Center.
• 10165118Aug 22, 2019Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Displays Climate Off Message or HVAC Popup Displays Different Settings.
• 10165124Aug 21, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10164776Aug 21, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of the charge air cooler pipe connection becoming disconnected from the throttle body causing a reduced power issue and one or more of the following trouble codes P0172, P0299, P0101, P0506, P1101.
• 10165115Aug 20, 2019Steering. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Steering Wheel Shimmy/Shaking.
• 10165084Aug 20, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Loss of Phone Pairing or Favorites, Last Setting of Volume, Station, App, and Audio Settings Change When Vehicle Shuts Down in Demo Mode and that this is considered a normal characteristic of the vehicle in demo mode.
• 10164772Aug 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician to replace both pressure sensors if codes P0746 or P0776 are set in the TCM of the VT-40 CVT automatic transmission. Dealers are advised to order the pressure sensors from the Warranty Parts Center.
• 10165126Aug 19, 2019Equipment. This bulleting provides Wiring, Terminal and Connector Repair Information including how to determine the Service Part Number in eSI and how to locate the part(s) in the EPC.
• 10166605Aug 15, 2019Electrical system, Engine. A loss of electrical connection, which may result in loss of engine power.
• 10165121Aug 15, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
• 10165109Aug 15, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair a possible trans fluid leak from the trans fluid filter.
• 10165139Aug 13, 2019Wheels. This engineering information (EI) is requesting to gather information from the field on a condition of wheel speed sensor inoperative with DTCs. Engineering is determining a root cause of this condition to develop/validate a Field Fix. Dealers should contact the engineer named with their findings if they encounter this condition.
• 10165122Aug 13, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
• 10165123Aug 12, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
• 10164763Aug 12, 2019Equipment. This PI was written to inform dealers of a condition where a "Climate off" message will be displayed on the screen even thought the HVAC system is fully operational. Dealers are also informed that engineering is working on a solution
• 10165096Aug 9, 2019Equipment. This Technical bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Radio Software Version V805 Over-the-Air Update Release.
• 10165079Aug 5, 2019Steering. 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.
• 10164743Aug 5, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the VT40 transmission part restriction has ended.

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