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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,301–1,338 of 1,338, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Aug 1, 2011–Nov 7, 2012.
Back to 2012 Chevrolet MALIBU problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10138188
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This informational bulletin provides information for Rear Window Defogger Inoperative conditon.
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW.
Source record 10138188 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137445
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This informational bulletin provides information for Rear Window Defogger Inoperative conditon.
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW.
Source record 10137445 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126182
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to instal a external fuse and relay circuit to feed the rear defogger for concerns that the rear defogger is inopperative.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10126182 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10253590
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Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Match.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10253590 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10245761
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Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10245761 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112529
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10112529 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112528
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition off. After 120 hours from ignition off, these systems then completely power off. The Onstar modules draw: * IGN ON - 240 to 400 Milliamp. * IGN OFF - 3 to 20 Milliamp for 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms. * IGN OFF - 0.2 to 0.8 Milliamp after 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10112528 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112494
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10112494 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118643
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding Unexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry Phone - Bluetooth Issues
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10118643 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10084191
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A LIST OF CORRECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE CONCERNS REGARDING UNEXPECTED LOSS OF RADIO AUDIO (RADIO GOES SILENT/NO SOUND) AND OTHER BLACKBERRY PHONE - BLUETOOTH ISSUES
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10084191 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118638
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This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2 or GDS 2
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10118638 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118637
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This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.
Source record 10118637 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118635
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.
Source record 10118635 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118634
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
Source components: POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10118634 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10084683
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE.
Source record 10084683 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112468
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light transmission of >/=70%. Rear door glass, quarter windows and back windows can use either Solar glass (>/=70%) or Privacy glass, which has a light transmittance of 20%.
Source components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.
Source record 10112468 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112465
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10112465 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118626
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This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10118626 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118623
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This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10118623 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118619
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This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10118619 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10246951
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Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10246951 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10246593
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Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10246593 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247682
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Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10247682 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10245321
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Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10245321 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10047339
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CHEVROLET: SDM (INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE) SETUP IS INCOMPLETE AND CAUSES AIRBAG INDICATOR TO FLASH CONTINUOUSLY AND NOT TRANSITION TO ON WHEN PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED. MODELS 2012 CAMARO, 2013 MALIBU. *PE
Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE.
Source record 10047339 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043472
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BUICK/CHEVROLET: THE COOLING FAN MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO LOW SYSTEM VOLTAGE WITH THE BATTERY CONTROL MODULE (HYBRID POWERPACK) AND DRIVE MOTOR GENERATOR. *PE UPDATED /15/12. *PE UPDATED 8/17/12. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.
Source record 10043472 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10044369
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CHEVROLET: DUE TO LOW LEVEL WATER LEAK, IN IP STRUCTURE, A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ABOUT POWER STEERING OR REDUCED POWER. *PE
Source components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Source record 10044369 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10044242
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GM: J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE AND REPLACEMENT TERMINAL. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS VERANO, REGAL, LACROSSE, CTS, SRX, VOLT, SONIC, MALIBU, IMPALA, EQUINOX, CRUZE, AVALANCHE, TAHOE SUBURBAN, SILVERADO, SIERRA, YUKON, AND TERRAIN FOR MODEL YEAR 2013. MODEL ESCALADE MODEL YEAR 2012-2013. MODEL PONTIAC G3 MODEL YEAR 2007. MODEL WAVE MODEL YEARS 2005-2010. DENALI MODELS MODEL YEARS 2007-2013. *JS
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10044242 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10041933
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BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/SATURN/GMC: THERE ARE INJECTOR CODES ON VEHICLE IF EXHIBITING MISFIRE AND SES LIGHT IS ON. *PE UPDATED 6/18/12. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS.
Source record 10041933 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043487
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CHEVROLET/BUICK/GMC: RESTRICTION, THROUGH THE PQC, HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE VALVE CONTROL SOLENOID (TEHCM) P/N 24256524 AND 24265367, TO ASSIST ENGINEERING FEEDBACK PRODUCT. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10043487 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043890
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GM: DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR DTC P0776, SLIPS WHEN REVERSE IS SELECTED OR NO REVERSE. SLIP OR FLARE WHEN SHIFTING INTO THIRD/ FIFTH GEAR OR NO THIRD/FIFTH GEAR. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT MODEL YEAR 2012. MODEL CHEVROLET ORLANDO (CANADA) MODEL YEAR 2012. *JS
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT.
Source record 10043890 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043629
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GENERAL MOTORS: RESERVOIR FOR POWER STEERING FLUID IS HEAT DAMAGED AND LEAKING. MAY CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP. *PE
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP.
Source record 10043629 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043628
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GMC/BUICK/CHEVROLET: TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN IN REVERSE OR NOT IN REVERSE, 3RD GEAR OR NO 3RD GEAR, FLARE SHIFTING TO 5TH OR NO 5TH GEAR. *PE UPDATED 4/17/12. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10043628 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043484
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BUICK/CHEVROLET: DUE TO POOR CONNECTION AT UNDER HOOD FUSE, 175A OR 80A, A 12V BATTERY DISCHARGE, WITH SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM MESSAGE, APPEARS. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
Source record 10043484 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10041504
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BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: VALVE, CONTROL SOLENOID WILL BE PLACED ON RESTRICTION. *PE UPDATED 4/18/12. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10041504 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043488
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BUICK/CHEVROLET: DUE TO A COLLISION THAT CAUSED CONTACTORS TO OPEN, SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM MESSAGE, MIL MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10043488 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043320
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BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/SATURN: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LAMP ILLUMINATED. ISSUE MAY BE CAUSED BY THE CONTROL SOLENOID/MODULE ASSEMBLY OR MAY HAVE DAMAGED OR POOR TERMINALS FOR UNDER HOOD FUSE BLOCK. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10043320 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10041434
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CHEVROLET: SELECTED GEAR POSITION FAILS TO ILLUMINATE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL).
Source record 10041434 at NHTSA