2020 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Service Bulletins

771 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 10195126Apr 22, 2021Engine. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
• 10193459Apr 19, 2021Equipment, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates to technician's if they remove the front timing cover when performing a repair, they should inspect the timing chain guide upper bolt for being loose. This document is an attempt to collect parts so engineering can investigate the concern.
• 10194101Apr 16, 2021Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information requirements applicable to key fob replacement under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under a Replacement Parts Warranty on 2017-2022 and newer model year vehicles with RPO ATH and AVJ (U.S. Only).
• 10194081Apr 13, 2021Equipment. This service 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.
• 10195128Apr 9, 2021Suspension. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
• 10193445Apr 9, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates to technician's if they remove the front timing cover when perprming a repair, they should inspect the timing chain guide upper bolt for being loose. This document is an attempt to collect parts so engineering can investigate the concern.
• 10193438Apr 8, 2021Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation
• 10194085Apr 7, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Front or Rear Crankshaft Oil Leak, MIL Illuminated with DTC P1101 Set.
• 10194082Apr 7, 2021Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
• 10195149Apr 6, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on Enhancing Field Product Reports with Digital Pictures.
• 10195127Apr 6, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10193427Apr 1, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation
• 10191191Mar 30, 2021Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10191192Mar 29, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10190426Mar 25, 2021Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates and issue with the memory seat module waking up the low speed GM lan bus and causing a battery draw.
• 10192031Mar 22, 2021Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on Using EL-52545 When Diagnosing PEPs Transmitter Key Fobs (North America ONLY).
• 10190412Mar 19, 2021Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation
• 10191233Mar 17, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10191194Mar 15, 2021Electrical system. This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of start/stop inoperative, MIL illuminated w/DTC P2797.
• 10191232Mar 11, 2021Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10191207Mar 11, 2021Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
• 10191217Mar 9, 2021Equipment. This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer.
• 10191206Mar 9, 2021Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10191201Mar 8, 2021Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Front or Rear Crankshaft Oil Leak, MIL Illuminated with DTC P1101 Set.
• 10191163Mar 8, 2021Steering. This service 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.
• 10190359Mar 5, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation
• 10191190Mar 2, 2021Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Poor Engine Performance in Extremely cold weather conditions, CAC Icing, MIL Illuminated with DTCs set.
• 10188403Jan 29, 2021Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
• 10188401Jan 29, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on accessory all-weather floor liners and flat mats warped or misshapen.
• 10188402Jan 26, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin announces that the Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar® Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only) has ended.
• 10187745Jan 22, 2021Engine. This service 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.
• 10187768Jan 12, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information explaining possible normal CVT automatic transmission performance.
• 10187379Dec 23, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10186065Dec 23, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10187197Dec 18, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation
• 10187195Dec 18, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a concern where the radio will reboot when adjusting the volume intermittently and that engineering is investigating
• 10185746Dec 18, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation
• 10185744Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a concern where the radio will reboot when adjusting the volume intermittently and that engineering is investigating
• 10187428Dec 17, 2020Equipment. This service bulletin provides information to aid a dealer/customer concern of Radio Unwanted Phantom Touch or Non-Responsive to Touch After Cleaning/Disinfecting Radio Display.
• 10186101Dec 17, 2020Equipment. This service bulletin provides information to aid a dealer/customer concern of Radio Unwanted Phantom Touch or Non-Responsive to Touch After Cleaning/Disinfecting Radio Display.
• 10187625Dec 16, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10186104Dec 16, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10187419Dec 10, 2020Equipment. This service bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the A/C compressor failure due to a combination of low refrigerant and/or PAG oil to correct a condition of Air Conditioning Blows Warm Air and/or Does Not Get Cold.
• 10186092Dec 10, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the A/C compressor failure due to a combination of low refrigerant and/or PAG oil to correct a condition of Air Conditioning Blows Warm Air and/or Does Not Get Cold.
• 10187394Dec 4, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10186080Dec 4, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10187626Dec 1, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10187372Dec 1, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
• 10186105Dec 1, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10186058Dec 1, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.

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