2020 Chevrolet MALIBU Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 7
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 601–700 of 769, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Feb 27, 2020–Nov 17, 2020.
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This 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.
Nov 17, 2020Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PIP5733F
NHTSA communication ID: 10184120
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This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation
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This Preliminary information communicates a concern where the wrong part number was being installed causing XM and Audio concerns. This PI explains the concern and advises to return the part to the ESC for the correct part if the incorrect part number is received
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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.
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This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to loss of and/or reduced propulsion and multiple DTCs set.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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This Preliminary information communicates a concern where the radio will reboot when adjusting the volume intermittently and that engineering is investigating
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This service bulletin provides information and a service procedure for dealers/technicians on OnStar Over the Air Update for TTY / TDD Operation and Continuous Improvement Changes.
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The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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This service bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated.
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This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
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This 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 and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Voice Recognition Launches or Radio Station Changes to an Adjacent Favorite Without Any Button Press.
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Service Update - Certain 2020 model year Chevrolet Malibu and GMC Acadia vehicles, equipped with an 8" Diagonal Multi-Color Driver Information Center, (RPO UHS), may change radio stations without customer input. Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with SPS and USB.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration - Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
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This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
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This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to loss of and/or reduced propulsion and multiple DTCs set.
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This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
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Service Update - Certain vehicles may have a condition where the engine wiring harness clip may not be secured to the power steering gear housing. Dealers are to secure the harness clip at the power steering gear.
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This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
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This Preliminary information communicates the possiblilty of the charge air cooler tube becoming disconnected from the throttle body and causing reduced power with dtc P0172 P0299 P0101 P0506 P1101
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This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a crank no start or extended crank condition due to exhaust cam reluctor being out of position.
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This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of running poor and stalling. No trouble codes may be set referencing this condition. Fuel trims around -20% may be observed on both banks. Engine oil level will be found over full and have a fuel odor. It will be found that the Engine oil is diluted with fuel. Small gas engines (SGE) May only have the engine oil level over full and have a fuel odor. It will be found that the Engine oil is diluted with fuel. This concern is caused by marshalling the vehicle around the lot before it is sold and/or short driver cycles.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair the engine wiring harness if found the cause of the DIC Messages, MIL Illumination and DTCs Set.
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This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
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This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
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This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
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This Preliminary information communicates that a possible trans fluid leak found may only be residual fluid that was left during the assembly process with no repairs needed if no dye is detected after cleaning and re-evaluation.
Source components: POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Voice Recognition Launches or Radio Station Changes to an Adjacent Favorite Without Any Button Press.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a missing Forward Collision System Selection in the radio menu. Dealer should advise the customer General Motors is working on a solution to the concern.
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This Preliminary information communicates that a 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 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST.
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This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
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This informational bulletin explains how to check if the pulley and/or drive chain has any damage caused by low fluid or a code set that causes the transmission to default maxing out pressure.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the transmission auxiliary pump to correct a condition of start/stop inoperative, MIL illuminated w/DTC P2797.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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This informational bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
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Customer Satisfaction Program - certain vehicles may have a condition in which the transmission oil cooler lines were not properly secured. Dealers are to inspect for the connection to the fan shroud and secure if not connected. Also, if the lines show signs of leaking, the dealers will replace if necessary.
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This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a crank no start or extended crank condition due to exhaust cam reluctor being out of position.
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This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
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This informational bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
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This informational bulletin explains to the tech on how to order a new fuel injector by matching the part number on the part and ordering it from the EPC.
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This informational bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
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This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of running poor and stalling. No trouble codes may be set referencing this condition. Fuel trims around -20% may be observed on both banks. Engine oil level will be found over full and have a fuel odor. It will be found that the Engine oil is diluted with fuel. Small gas engines (SGE) May only have the engine oil level over full and have a fuel odor. It will be found that the Engine oil is diluted with fuel. This concern is caused by marshalling the vehicle around the lot before it is sold and/or short driver cycles.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Voice Recognition Launches or Radio Station Changes to an Adjacent Favorite Without Any Button Press.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the transmission auxiliary pump to correct a condition of start/stop inoperative, MIL illuminated w/DTC P2797.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace both pressure sensors if the DATA retrieved reads zero PSI and is the cause of the MIL Illuminated condition.
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This warranty administration bulletin explains to the technician that when using wiring repair labor operations, additional information may be needed when submitting Global Warranty transactions when doing wiring repairs.
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This technical bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Poor Engine Performance in Extremely cold weather conditions, CAC Icing, MIL Illuminated with DTCs set.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
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Service Update - Exhaust Cam Position Sensor Fault - Certain 2020 model year Chevrolet Malibu vehicles will set a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) due to the cam phaser not parking fully. Customers could experience a malfunction indicator light (MIL) and/or a reduction of power. Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. (ECM)
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This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services (including Flushing Services and Additives) and the Proper use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.