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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 701–769 of 769, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jun 25, 2019–Feb 26, 2020.
Back to 2020 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: 10173414
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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: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · TIRES.
Source record 10173414 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10173407
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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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10173407 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172783
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the CAC if found the cause of the poor engine performance from ice build up.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10172783 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172328
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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.
Source record 10172328 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10173394
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10173394 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10173418
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This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Essential Tools that include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10173418 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10173417
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This informational bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · WHEELS.
Source record 10173417 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172773
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This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10172773 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10173395
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This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians to correct a condition of Steering Wheel Shimmy/Shaking.
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10173395 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172316
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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
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10172316 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10173400
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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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · ENGINE · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10173400 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172784
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This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10172784 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10173405
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This technical bulletin provides a service procedure to correct a condition of Hoot/Moan Type Noise While Driving at Slower Speeds.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10173405 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172304
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, HUD's, IPC's, and radio displays are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealers will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10172304 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172782
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This informational bulletin provides information on a normal characteristic of a transmission that will not shift into overdrive range during cold ambient temperatures.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10172782 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172294
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This informational bulletin provides information on GM Accessories ? Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10172294 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172293
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This informational bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · WHEELS.
Source record 10172293 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10171875
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This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.
Source record 10171875 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10171302
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This Preliminary information communicates a work around when only 11 digit PUN (Part Unique Number) is seen on Service Solenoid Body Assembly.
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10171302 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10171300
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, HUD's, IPC's, and radio displays are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealers will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10171300 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10171887
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the process to disable and enable passive unlocking.
Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Source record 10171887 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172285
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This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on customer vehicles concern results in a manufacturer repurchase from the customer, GM depends on the dealership to host and administer the repurchase closing and intake of the returning vehicle.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10172285 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172282
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Electronic Brake Control Module Unable to Be Reprogrammed.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC.
Source record 10172282 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10171888
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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).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10171888 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172292
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This bulletin provides information regarding Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar® Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10172292 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172299
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This engineering information (EI) ends the need for further information from the field in regards to the steering wheel shaking while hands are on the steering wheel and the brakes not being applied.
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10172299 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10171260
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This Preliminary information communicates a possible BCM concern if DTC P0747 sets during engine cranking when the transmission is in park.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10171260 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10171901
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This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians on Radio Software Version V807 Over-the-Air Update.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10171901 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10171878
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This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
Source record 10171878 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170498
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This preliminary information bulletin provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10170498 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170501
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This engineering information (EI) revision ends the need for information from the field on a condition of wheel speed sensor inoperative with DTCs C0035, C0040, C0045 and/or C0055.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10170501 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170708
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This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians to correct a condition of Steering Wheel Shimmy/Shaking.
Source components: STEERING · WHEELS.
Source record 10170708 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10169357
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This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10169357 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10169355
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10169355 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10169351
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This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Phone Ringer Volume Turned Down or Too Quiet.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10169351 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10169274
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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.
Source record 10169274 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10169356
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · TIRES · WHEELS.
Source record 10169356 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10169354
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10169354 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10168212
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This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10168212 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167460
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Front Camera, Service Lane Departure Warning, and Service Lane Keep Assist Message. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code B1008 Sym 4B set. Technician will need to check the windshield to ensure it is not aftermarket. Technician will also check for anything that may impair the front view camera and ensure the camera is properly mounted.
Source components: LANE DEPARTURE.
Source record 10167460 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10168207
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10168207 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10168231
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This Technical bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on a Steering Wheel Shimmy/Shaking condition.
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10168231 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10168175
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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.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10168175 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10168186
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the process to disable and enable passive unlocking.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10168186 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10168208
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This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10168208 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10168205
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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.
Source record 10168205 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10168224
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This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the steering wheel shaking while hands are on the steering wheel and the brakes not being applied.
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10168224 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167425
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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".
Source components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Source record 10167425 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10168204
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This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10168204 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10168188
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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).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10168188 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10166663
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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.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10166663 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165910
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This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a misfire occuring due to a broken center insulator on the spark plug.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10165910 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165904
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10165904 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10166638
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10166638 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165868
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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".
Source components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Source record 10165868 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10166627
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This informational bulletin explains how the DTC P0730 code may have set during vehicle transport and is considered a false code unless the customer states the MIL is on and possible other codes are present.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10166627 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165127
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This preliminary information bulletin provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10165127 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165087
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10165087 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165115
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Steering Wheel Shimmy/Shaking.
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10165115 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165084
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This informational bulletin provides information on Loss of Phone Pairing or Favorites, Last Setting of Volume, Station, App, and Audio Settings Change When Vehicle Shuts Down in Demo Mode and that this is considered a normal characteristic of the vehicle in demo mode.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10165084 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165126
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This bulleting provides Wiring, Terminal and Connector Repair Information including how to determine the Service Part Number in eSI and how to locate the part(s) in the EPC.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10165126 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165121
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This informational bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10165121 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165139
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This engineering information (EI) is requesting to gather information from the field on a condition of wheel speed sensor inoperative with DTCs. Engineering is determining a root cause of this condition to develop/validate a Field Fix. Dealers should contact the engineer named with their findings if they encounter this condition.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10165139 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165122
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This informational bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10165122 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165123
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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:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10165123 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165079
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10165079 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10163900
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This informational bulletin provides process information for the (GWM) and (WPC) parts return program.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10163900 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10163667
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This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10163667 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10163193
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This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10163193 at NHTSA