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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 901–1,000 of 1,064, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 1, 2017–Feb 13, 2018.
Back to 2018 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: 10137345
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10137345 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137320
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This informational bulletin explains a normal characteristic of a trans shift when cold temps are present.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10137320 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129885
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the Comfort and Convenience menu are missing at times. Technician will need to perform a scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics if there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes present. If the concern is and intermittent this Preliminary Information communication will be updated with a repair. When the personalization selections are not missing from the Comfort and Convenience menu but they are missing from other menus such as the Climate and Air Quality, Collision/Detection Systems, and Lighting menus, refer to bulletin 17-NA-086. Memory seat adjustments may not be available tech will need to perform a Memory Seat Module replacement/programming.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10129885 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129869
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This Preliminary information communicates to replace the valve body and solenoid body assemblies with both spacer plates for a DTC P2820concern if not able to clean the valve body or solenoid body assemblies.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID.
Source record 10129869 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129862
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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 10129862 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129860
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have smoke from exhaust system and a coolant loss. Technician will need to replace the Exhaust Heat Exchanger assembly if signs of coolant are found internal after a coolant pressure test.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10129860 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137341
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10137341 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135159
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18017 01 - Service Update. An ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) in the engine control module may not power up correctly preventing the main microprocessor from communicating with ASICs. This can result in a no start, no crank and possible dead battery. Replace the engine control module.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10135159 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139283
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This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139283 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139279
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This informational bulletin explains how the catalytic converters may need an inspection, cleaning or replacement if debris have entered the exhaust system.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR.
Source record 10139279 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129105
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This Preliminary information communicates to replace the valve body and solenoid body assemblies with both spacer plates for a DTC P2820concern if not able to clean the valve body or solenoid body assemblies.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · STRUCTURE.
Source record 10129105 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139282
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This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10139282 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137163
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18017 - Service Update. An ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) in the engine control module may not power up correctly preventing the main microprocessor from communicating with ASICs. This can result in a no start, no crank and possible dead battery. Replace the engine control module.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · ENGINE.
Source record 10137163 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139272
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This informational bulletin provides information retaining to the fact that Service Manuals will now be available on USB.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10139272 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129097
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10129097 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137161
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18009 - Service Update. The bootloader version for the engine control module (ECM) was incorrectly released, and may result in a no-start or stall, and P062B, P0171/P0172, P1133/P2195/P2196 or P300 diagnostic trouble codes to set. Dealers are to inspect for part number and replace the ECM as needed.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10137161 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129089
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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: WHEELS.
Source record 10129089 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139254
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This Bulletin provides ECM reprogramming information to Correct DTC P3260 and P0AC4.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY.
Source record 10139254 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129073
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This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10129073 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139280
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This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.
Source record 10139280 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139253
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to fill the cooling system if a customer experiences a condition of Gurgle or Water Rush Noise from Dash Area Upon a Stop due to the system not being filled all the way.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.
Source record 10139253 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129070
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This Preliminary information communicates to the technician steps to address the MIL concern on the listed vehicles. It advises that if the vehicle has the code stored, the tech is to perform the SI diagnostic. If the diagnostic fails to isolate the concern, the tech is to clear the code andrelease the vehicle to the customer.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10129070 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129069
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This Preliminary information communicates to look for other codesP0AEE, P0AF3, P0BD2, P0BD7, P0BDC, P0BE1 if a customer comes in with a Mil Request.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10129069 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139284
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER.
Source record 10139284 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139277
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This information bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139277 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139278
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This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that cant be duplicated.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.
Source record 10139278 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139276
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This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10139276 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129051
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This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10129051 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129049
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. A technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P050D set as current or history. The technician is advised to first perform the SI diagnostic. That if the diagnostic fails to isolate the concern, then replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and to retest for the concern.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10129049 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139225
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This informational bulletin provides information and Tips for Customers Having Difficulty Launching Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139225 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139214
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure for connector kit and ambient air temperature sensor harness replacement due to active shutters being inoperative.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE.
Source record 10139214 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139209
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This informational bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10139209 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139193
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This engineering informational bulletin ends the need for information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Shift to Park Message Displayed.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10139193 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126985
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This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer that the turbocharger wastegate actuator - rod assembly should be replaced as an individual component if found to be broken or damaged. That complete turbocharger replacement is not recommended. To also install the spring washer as directed by 17-NA-007 anytime that the wastegate actuator assembly is replaced.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER.
Source record 10126985 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126982
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10126982 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126973
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician how to determine if the vehicle is equipped with wireless fidelity. Technician should check the Regular Production Option Code list for (VV4).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10126973 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126972
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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: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10126972 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139216
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This Bulletin provides procedures to correct a condition of Power Foldaway Mirror Glass Shake, Flutter at Normal Driving Speeds
Source components: VISIBILITY · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.
Source record 10139216 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139208
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This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10139208 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139167
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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.
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10139167 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139179
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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.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10139179 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139212
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This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10139212 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126959
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. A technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P050D set as current or history. The technician is advised that if the engine misfires during very specific cold start conditions, to replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and to retest for the concern.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Source record 10126959 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139185
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This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10139185 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139181
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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.
Source record 10139181 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126952
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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.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10126952 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126951
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a clock that is slow to update while driving when the clock auto set feature enabled. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10126951 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139192
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This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the filed on vehicles that have the condition of Shift to Park Message Displayed.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10139192 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139187
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This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10139187 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126925
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the High Voltage Drive Motor Battery, for the 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has been placed on a parts restriction. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY.
Source record 10126925 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139220
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This Bulletin provides a procedure to activate/enable 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot on New vehicle.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10139220 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139211
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This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on enhancing field product reports with digital pictures.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10139211 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139176
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This informational bulletin provides information for the technicians on multi-media infotainment tester (MIT), does not function properly when diagnosing infotainment complaints, which may lead to mis-diagnosis.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10139176 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126923
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a crank but engine does not start concern.Technician will use this publication to reset the battery low state of charge concern after extended crank where the vehicle will no longer crank anymore and the cause of the no start concern is repaired.If Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA is the only Diagnostic Trouble Code set this could be caused by an internal fault in the high voltage battery and SI diagnosis will have to be followed for further diagnosis.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK.
Source record 10126923 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126922
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some owners may notice at roughly 3/4 of the way through the accelerator pedal travel there is a click felt in the pedal also the pedal gets harder to push. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Source record 10126922 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139186
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This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10139186 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139099
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear the codes and re-evaluate the XM radio channels to correct a condition of audio muting when listening to some Sirius XM channels but if they change channels they will find others that experience normal audio. This could be due to interference from transmitting sources outside of Sirius XM?s frequency range.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10139099 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139088
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This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139088 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10125140
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This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostics to assist the dealer technician with diagnosing and repairing trouble code P2097.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10125140 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10140340
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This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for the customer concern of a blank radio with/without audio, by checking the the wiring harness, ECU and reprograming the HMI software update, if the wiring or ECU are not the cause.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10140340 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139116
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This informational bulletin provides information for the technician when looking up the P/N for the 3.5 mm audio jack for the USB, to make sure and enter the VIN# to ensure the correct part is being ordered.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10139116 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139085
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This informational bulletin provides information on Wireless Charging Module Diagnosis and cell phone compatibility.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139085 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139141
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This informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for rear vision camera image that is grainy, distorted and/or pixelated
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.
Source record 10139141 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139095
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This bulletin describes the Dealer special tool loan program process.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139095 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139089
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This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine drivability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10139089 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10125132
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This Preliminary information communicatesthe steps to diagnose and repair the concern of MIL on with DTC'sP0335 P0340 P0365 set current or in history. The Technician is advised to Perform theBattery Inspection / Test in Service Information using the GR8 /EL 50313 - 20Battery Tester. The Technician will make repairs or release the vehicle based on the results of the testing.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10125132 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10125127
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the Comfort and Convenience menu are missing at times. Technician will need to perform a scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics if there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes present. If the concern is and intermittent this Preliminary Information communication will be updated with a repair. When the personalization selections are not missing from the Comfort and Convenience menu but they are missing from other menus such as the Climate and Air Quality, Collision/Detection Systems, and Lighting menus, refer to bulletin 17-NA-086. Memory seat adjustments may not be available tech will need to perform a Memory Seat Module replacement/programming.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10125127 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10125125
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This Preliminary information communicates a false setting of DTCU0121 in the FVCM due to a FVCM software anomaly. Code U0121 will set and be moved to history in the FVCM with each ignition cycle.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10125125 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139118
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This informational bulletin provides a listing of the parts availability for coax repair procedures and what is needed to complete some repairs.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139118 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139107
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the cluster to correct a condition of Intermittent Blank/Missing Driver Information Center Info Pages Upon Start Up due to a software abnormality.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10139107 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139090
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This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE.
Source record 10139090 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10125119
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This Preliminary information communicates that engineering has found a fix for P3260.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10125119 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139102
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a anti rattle spring on the actuator arm for the turbo and to correct the customers concern of a rattle noise heard from front of the engine.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10139102 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10125115
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the Comfort and Convenience menu are missing at times. Technician will need to perform a scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics if there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes present. If the concern is and intermittent this Preliminary Information communication will be updated with a repair. When the personalization selections are not missing from the Comfort and Convenience menu but they are missing from other menus such as the Climate and Air Quality, Collision/Detection Systems, and Lighting menus, refer to bulletin 17-NA-086. Memory seat adjustments may not be available tech will need to perform a Memory Seat Module replacement/programming.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10125115 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10125106
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
Source record 10125106 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190257
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Poor A/C Performance
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10190257 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10134571
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the A/C heat exchanger for possible weak welds, that may leak refrigerant causing the A/C system to not work properly.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10134571 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123282
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This Preliminary information communicates the possibility for a internal E88 ECM issue that can cause numerous ECM related codes including dtc p0606 and the vehicle may crank and not start or not crank.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10123282 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10134594
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This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10134594 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10134621
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This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10134621 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123281
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the High Voltage Drive Motor Battery, for the 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has been placed on a parts restriction. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10123281 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123280
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This Preliminary information communicatesa "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when theForward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when theFAB has been set to "Alert".
Source components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM.
Source record 10123280 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10134618
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This informational bulletin provides information to the customer on the radio display "info pages" being blank and to make sure to select in the "active info pages" menu.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10134618 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123271
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This Preliminary information communicates the following to the dealer. If an engine oil leak has been isolated to the front crankshaft seal, check for misfires low engine compression and/or cylinder leakage readings. These issues could cause excessive positive crankcase pressure leading to engine oil leaks.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10123271 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123265
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This Preliminary information communicates thata vehicle may exhibit a Adaptive Cruise Control Unavailable and/or Lane Keep Assist Unavailable message. The technician may attempt to program the Active Safety Control Module (ASCM) and encounter a code E4399. The technician is advised if he encounters this concern to zero the MIC counter by placing the vehicle into and back out of "Transport Mode".
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10123265 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10134612
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This informational bulletin provides information to the customer about the rear camera guidelines not being present at times due to the VBM taking over the rear camera option.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.
Source record 10134612 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123263
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Shift to Park message on the Driver Information Center. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P1AEE, P1AEF, P1AF0, P1AF2, and P1E22. Technician will need to replace the transmission. Technician will need to review the latest version of PIP5321 for the Volt and PIP5390 for the Malibu.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10123263 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123256
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Product Quality Center has a part restriction for the T87A Transmission Control Module. The dealer technician is advised to call the GM Product Quality Center for further assistance.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10123256 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123248
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This Preliminary information communicates that the E88 ECM controllers part number 12680194 and 12691559 has ended.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10123248 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123242
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Malibu 5ET50 Hybrid Transmission and Component has a part restriction program. The dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center (Technical Assistance Center) for further assistance.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10123242 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10134609
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This Technical bulletin provides information for rear brake pad replacement to correct a squeak type noise heard from the rear brakes when cold.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10134609 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10134593
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10134593 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123234
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This Preliminary information communicates that the E88 ECM controllers part number 12680194 and 12691559 are currently under part restriction.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10123234 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123227
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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:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10123227 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10134595
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This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10134595 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123222
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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: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10123222 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123217
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This Preliminary information communicates thata vehicle may exhibit a Adaptive Cruise Control Unavailable and/or Lane Keep Assist Unavailable message. The technician may attempt to program the Active Safety Control Module (ASCM) and encounter a code E4399. The technician is advised if he encounters this concern to zero the MIC counter by placing the vehicle into and back out of "Transport Mode".
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10123217 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190339
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Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers Correct battery cold cranking amperage (CCA) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL-50313. Access to the battery specification label, which contains the OEM part number and CCA rating and type, may be difficult without component removal. Refer to the table below for the original equipment ratings and part numbers used to set up a proper battery test. There has been some confusion as to the correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement. Refer to the table below for the correct battery warranty replacement. The correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement in the catalog is designated by the "Original Equipment Replacement" note in the description field.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10190339 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190338
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Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10190338 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190337
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Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT · SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER · SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER.
Source record 10190337 at NHTSA