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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,201–1,300 of 1,481, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Nov 18, 2014–Mar 16, 2015.
Back to 2015 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: 10135393
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This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern that the brake lights stay illuminated without the brake pedal being pressed.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10135393 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113753
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10113753 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113752
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This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Source record 10113752 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113751
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This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern that the brake lights stay illuminated without the brake pedal being pressed.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS.
Source record 10113751 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139340
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the OnStar wireless fidelity inoperative. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with a scan tool connect to the vehicle for further assistance.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10139340 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135384
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This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 ? Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10135384 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113745
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This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for service operations.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113745 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113741
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This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 - Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113741 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135383
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This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10135383 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113740
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This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113740 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139322
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a radio that the iPhone does not automatically re-pair and is no longer shown in the radio?s Device List, XM Weather Alerts Activate Automatically after an ignition cycle, the Bluetooth connection may be lost when replying to a text message, After a OnStar Turn By Turn a "Routing" screen appears and stays on display even though the route requested had finished downloading, and USB audio still plays through speakers while Bluetooth phone call is in session. Technician will need to reprogram the radio.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10139322 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135381
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10135381 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113738
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10113738 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139314
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10139314 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135377
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This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10135377 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135376
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic and repair information for a customer concern of intermittently HVAC blows only cold air with vehicle at operating temperatures.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10135376 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113731
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This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113731 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113730
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic and repair information for a customer concern of intermittently HVAC blows only cold air with vehicle at operating temperatures.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10113730 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135372
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic tips for Stop/Start and AutoStop operation that may be helpful in addressing a customer concern of vehicle does not engage in AutoStop mode and/or vehicle automatically restarts during an AutoStop event.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10135372 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135371
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This informational bulletin provides information for fleet vehicles which details the proper configurations for the ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES.
Source record 10135371 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113725
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic tips for Stop/Start and AutoStop operation that may be helpful in addressing a customer concern of vehicle does not engage in AutoStop mode and/or vehicle automatically restarts during an AutoStop event.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Source record 10113725 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113724
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This informational bulletin provides information for fleet vehicles which details the proper configurations for the ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.
Source record 10113724 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10057986
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GENERAL MOTORS 2014-2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA, MALIBU: SOME VEHICLES BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ILLUMINATED WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL BEING PRESSED. *LJ
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS.
Source record 10057986 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113573
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This informational bulletin provides information on dealer reimbursement procedures for Customer Assistance Center (CAC) Tier 1 and Tier 2 empowerment tools: diagnostic fee, short term rental, and up-front towing (U.S. only).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10113573 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114440
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Navigation radio does not have a global positioning system location but OnStar is able to accurately locate the vehicle. Technician should check the installation of the COAX cables to be router correctly. Technician will gain access to the Radio or Human Machine Interface depending on the vehicle build. Install the EL-49903 test antenna to the Radio HMI and evaluate the operation. If the GPS signal is restored, inspect for incorrect coax routing as described above and if found, reroute the cable so it does not bypass the splitter.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114440 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113571
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This informational bulletin communicates Information to technicians on control module Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTC)(s) P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0606, P062F, P06F3, P1621 which can be shared in multiple modules.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10113571 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113570
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This technical bulletin is a revision for 11-08-49-001M to update the Condition.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10113570 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114432
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Navigation radio does not have a global positioning system location but OnStar is able to accurately locate the vehicle. Technician should check the installation of the COAX cables to be router correctly. Technician will gain access to the Radio or Human Machine Interface depending on the vehicle build. Install the EL-50334 test antenna to the Radio HMI and evaluate the operation. If the GPS signal is restored, inspect for incorrect coax routing as described above and if found, reroute the cable so it does not bypass the splitter.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114432 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113566
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This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
Source record 10113566 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113561
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This informational bulletin communicates Information to dealership personnel that vehicles factory filled with dexos1 5W-20 oil are approved to substitute dexos1 0W-20 oil as optional top off and service fill.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10113561 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113556
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a loud engine whine noise.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL.
Source record 10113556 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114408
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The customer has 3 options while traveling through the United Sates. First if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio they can request a "Destination Download" to the vehicle. Second if the customer uses the OnStar RemoteLink app they can send the directions to the vehicle. The third option would be to have the vehicle loaded with a "500 phone number" The customer will no longer be able to use their Hands Free Calling minutes when the new 500 phone number is loaded. If a customer chooses to restore Hands Free Calling in the future a new phone number will be assigned to the vehicle; previous phone numbers are not available.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114408 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113540
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians a diagnostic tip when DTC P305F: Dual Battery Control Module Performance, has been set.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10113540 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113538
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This informational bulletin communicates comprehensive instructions to GM Dealers and authorized GM Accessory Distributor/Installers as to the proper methods for mounting, balancing, and installing accessory wheels and tires.
Source components: TIRES · WHEELS.
Source record 10113538 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114395
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Auto Door Lock/Unlock Feature Is Inoperative and/or Power Locks Cycle. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3125, B3130 and B3135 sym 02 could be set. Technician should gain access to the door latch assembly to inspect the rod. If the rod is incorrect replace it with the latest part in the parts catalog.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10114395 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113531
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113531 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113530
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnosis and repair information regarding bearing damage or when an engine will not rotate.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113530 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113529
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of fuel gauge does not read full, only goes to 7/8 full.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.
Source record 10113529 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113527
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This informational bulletin communicates GM's position on exterior lighting components ?tinted or smoked? by an outside vendor.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10113527 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113526
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated with technicians finding DTCs P2096 and/or P0621 set.
Source components: ENGINE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10113526 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113519
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This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10113519 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113517
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern about a loud whine noise coming from the engine. The frequency of the noise increases and decreases with the engine RPM.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10113517 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113514
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This informational bulletin communicates GM's position on use of nitrogen gas in tires.
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10113514 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113512
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for low line pressure or pressure regulator valve stuck after transmission service pump cover replacement.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR.
Source record 10113512 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10057660
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GENERAL MOTORS 2013-2015: BUICK REGAL, CADILLAC ATS, CADILLAC CTS SEDAN, CHEVROLET MALIBU, CHEVROLET IMPALA. A WHINNYING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE IS LOUD DUE TO DECREASING AND INCREASING OF ENGINE RPMS. . UPDATED 6/17/15. *LJ
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10057660 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10057657
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GENERAL MOTORS: 2013-2015 BUICK REGAL, CADILLAC ATS, CADILLAC CTS SEDAN, CHEVROLET MALIBU, GMC CANYON. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION REGARDING BEARING ENGINE OR ENGINE NOT ROTATING DUE TO DAMAGED MAIN BEARINGS OR ROD. *LJ
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10057657 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139444
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the fuel gauge not reading full, only goes to 7/8 full.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.
Source record 10139444 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10095364
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A BLANK DISPLAYS, FLASHING DISPLAYS, ERROR OR UPDATE FAILED MESSAGES, NAVIGATION MAP NOT LOADING, BLUETOOTH OR USB CONCERNS. TECHNICIAN SHOULD INSPECT THE USB/SD CARD PORT FOR A SD CARD OR A DEVICE PLUG INTO ANY OF THE USB PORTS.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10095364 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139438
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This informational bulletin provides information to correct a dealer concern of what they perceive to be paint staining when the protective shipping film is removed from certain vehicles.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139438 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139437
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This informational bulletin updates information on electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10139437 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139436
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This informational bulletin adds 2014 - 2015 model years to information regarding comeback prevention and using Customer Concern Verification Sheets (CCVS).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10139436 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139433
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This informational bulletin provides information on control module diagnostics and configuration, programming using the TIS Service Programming System (SPS), set-up and warranty.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10139433 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139430
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This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, corrosion and/or spotted appearance of chromed aluminum wheels, along with warranty information regarding these conditions.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10139430 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139422
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians an engine repair tip for installation of pistons.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10139422 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114352
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
Source components: TIRES · WHEELS.
Source record 10114352 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10095317
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT CHANGING THE TIRE AND WHEEL SIZE ON VEHICLES. GENERAL MOTORS WILL ONLY SUPPORT A TIRE CALIBRATION FOR TIRES THAT HAVE BEEN SIZED, TESTED AND DESIGNED FOR THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION AND ITS APPLICATIONS. TECHNICIAN SHOULD NOT USE THE INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED BY THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM TIRE SIZE SELECTION.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10095317 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139415
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on ACDelco® replacement battery warranty procedures.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10139415 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139414
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This warranty administration bulletin adds 2012 - 2015 model years to information communicating a change in the product field action customer reimbursement procedure (U.S. Dealers Only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10139414 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114343
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a "Phone Unavailable" audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A "Ready" or "OnStar ready" audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ?push to talk? button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10114343 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114342
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114342 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10094888
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF CALL THE CUSTOMER IS HAVING THAT IS UNWANTED. THE VEHICLE MAY RECEIVE AN INCOMING CALL JUST LIKE ANY OTHER PHONE. TYPICALLY THE CUSTOMER WILL HEAR THE PHONE RINGING IN THE VEHICLE. THIS SCENARIO ALSO INCLUDES INCOMING BLUETOOTH CALLS. ONE TYPE OF UNWANTED CALL CAN BE MADE IF THE KEY PAD IS FAULTY THE ONSTAR SYSTEM WILL TRY TO MAKE A BLUE BUTTON CALL FOR SHORTED VOLTAGE IN THE CIRCUITS. THE ONSTAR MODULE COULD HAVE AN INTERNAL FAULT AND PRODUCE A PHONE UNAVAILABLE AUDIO MESSAGE ALSO IT MAY HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1500 OR B1000. REFER TO DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MAKING SURE TO FOLLOW ANY APPLICABLE BULLETINS OR PRELIMINARY INFORMATION SHEETS. A GREADYH OR GONSTAR READYH AUDIO MESSAGE HEARD WHILE DRIVING. IN SOME CASES IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT THE CUSTOMER IS INADVERTENTLY PRESSING THE PUSH TO TALK BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. ON RARE OCCASIONS, OTHER ISSUES IN THE STEERING COLUMN OR STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SYSTEM MAY INDUCE THIS CONCERN.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10094888 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10079364
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14688 - SERVICE UPDATE. INSPECT ENGINE BEARING BEDPLATE AND ENGINE BLOCK SERIAL NUMBERS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4 CYLINDER ENGINE (RPO LKW) TO ENSURE THAT THEY MATCH. IF THE SERIAL NUMBERS MATCH, NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED. IF THE SERIAL NUMBERS DO NOT MATCH, THE ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10079364 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139411
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that accessory remote start does not work with OnStar RemoteLink? phone application.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139411 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139206
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This preliminary informational bulletin adds 2014 - 2015 model years to repair information to correct a customer concern that there is a sharp metal edge across the inside top area of the rear compartment opening.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID.
Source record 10139206 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114334
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an external oil leak and/or diagnostic trouble code P16D0 after the cylinder head was replaced. If the is an external leak verify the oil galley plugs 5 and 6 are installed. If diagnostic trouble code P16D0 sets, verify oil galley plug 10 has been installed.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10114334 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10095192
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE AN EXTERNAL OIL LEAK AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P16D0 AFTER THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS REPLACED. IF THE IS AN EXTERNAL LEAK VERIFY THE OIL GALLEY PLUGS 5 AND 6 ARE INSTALLED. IF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P16D0 SETS, VERIFY OIL GALLEY PLUG 10 HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10095192 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139200
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This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful in diagnosing/testing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates to correct a customer concern of symptoms that include, but not limited to, a slow or no crank condition that may be caused by a discharged battery.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · ENGINE.
Source record 10139200 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139199
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This informational bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10139199 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139198
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that the tire pressure monitor (TPM) sensors must always be re-learned when accessory wheels are installed on the vehicle.
Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.
Source record 10139198 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114332
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a urge, shudder, or vibration felt while driving a steady speed near and/or above 35 mph. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10114332 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10095191
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A URGE, SHUDDER, OR VIBRATION FELT WHILE DRIVING A STEADY SPEED NEAR AND/OR ABOVE 35 MPH. DEALER WILL NEED TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10095191 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126251
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This informational bulletin was created for the Manual Transmission Operating Characteristics. The different noises caused by driver habit, weather conditions , and normal manual transmission noises.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10126251 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114801
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may OnStar inoperative and Navigation/GPS/Compass issues. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B101D sym 3C and or F0. Technician will gather data using a scan tool and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. After approval technician will replace the OnStar module.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114801 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10250028
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Special Return - Fuel Tank Module Kit: ACDelco Part Number M10256 (select date codes)
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10250028 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126248
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This preliminary information bulletin provides information on how to remove stainless steel wheel nut caps with the matching depth of socket used on the wheel nut.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10126248 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114797
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have heated seats inoperative. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0209 in the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning. Technician will need to reprogram the seat heater control module using Service Programming System with the latest calibration to address the concern.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SEATS.
Source record 10114797 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114793
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the vehicles location on the navigation display is off by up to a quarter of a mile. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Engineering is currently evaluating this concern.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114793 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114783
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have heated seats inoperative. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0209 in the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning. Technician will need to reprogram the seat heater control module using Service Programming System with the latest calibration to address the concern.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.
Source record 10114783 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126237
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This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM.
Source record 10126237 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126231
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This information provides the proper way to install the floor mats .
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10126231 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114775
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10114775 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126221
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This warranty informational bulletin advised the technician that when performing a wiring repair, more information is required.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Source record 10126221 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114760
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D has a sym 37 set please refer to the latest version of PIC5492.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10114760 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10253584
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Information on Removal/Cracking of Stainless Steel Wheel Nut Caps.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10253584 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247716
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J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10247716 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247061
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J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10247061 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10245938
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OnStar Module Does Not Support All B101D Symptom Codes.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10245938 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126206
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This preliminary bulletin provides information on updating the radio firmware to correct the customers concern of the radio display blank, freezes, or locks up.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10126206 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10073913
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10073913 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10072935
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10072935 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114271
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This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on concerns after the Job Card has been written.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10114271 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114270
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This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that can't be duplicated.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10114270 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114759
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10114759 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114750
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with wireless fidelity inoperative after the OnStar module was replaced. Technician will need to perform a WIFI Activation using Service Programming System.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10114750 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114749
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician how determine if the vehicle is equipped with wireless fidelity. Technician should check the Regular Production Option Code list for (VV4).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10114749 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114748
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10114748 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114746
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10114746 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114267
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This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10114267 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114265
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the headlamp wiring connector and replace if damaged.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Source record 10114265 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114736
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that during reassembly after a heavy engine repair it is very possible for a technician to accidentally switch the G13 generator X1 connector with the B35 engine oil level switch connector.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE.
Source record 10114736 at NHTSA