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.

• 10172341Feb 28, 2020Equipment, Body and structure, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a work around when only 11 digit PUN (Part Unique Number) is seen on Service Solenoid Body Assembly.
• 10173415Feb 27, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10173414Feb 26, 2020Equipment, Tires. 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.
• 10173407Feb 26, 2020Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Voice Recognition Launches or Radio Station Changes to an Adjacent Favorite Without Any Button Press.
• 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, 2020Equipment, Transmission 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.
• 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.
• 10172316Feb 11, 2020Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates the possiblilty of the charge air cooler tube becoming disconnected from the throttle body and causing reduced power with dtc P0172 P0299 P0101 P0506 P1101
• 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.
• 10172304Feb 4, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, HUD's, IPC's, and radio displays are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealers will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10171300Jan 23, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, HUD's, IPC's, and radio displays are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealers will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 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.
• 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).
• 10172292Jan 13, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information regarding Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar® Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only).
• 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, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians on Radio Software Version V807 Over-the-Air Update.
• 10171878Jan 2, 2020Equipment, Fuel system. 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.
• 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.
• 10170708Dec 2, 2019Steering, Wheels. 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.
• 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, Tires, Wheels. 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.
• 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…
• 10168207Oct 16, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10168231Oct 14, 2019Steering. This Technical bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on a Steering Wheel Shimmy/Shaking condition.
• 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".

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