2021 Chevrolet MALIBU Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 4
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 301–400 of 694, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Dec 23, 2022–Aug 7, 2023.
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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.
Aug 7, 2023Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15-00-89-004F
NHTSA communication ID: 10242061
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This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN · STEERING · SUSPENSION.
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This service bulletin provides diagnostic information/procedures to aid the service technician in diagnosing 9T45/50/60 automatic transmissions with low mileage and DTCs current or history related to the control solenoids and valves.
Source components: POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Poor Engine Performance in Extremely cold weather conditions, CAC Icing, MIL Illuminated with DTCs set.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
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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 service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Instrument Cluster DIC Displays Programming in Progress Message and Progress Bar.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
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This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
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The intent of this service 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.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer should communicate to the customer that slight sidewall indentations are a common characteristic of radial tire construction.
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This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN.
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This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that 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.
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This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
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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:IGNITION · POWER TRAIN.
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This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct customer concerns of a Crank No Start or Extended Crank, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
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This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
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This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM).
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This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
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This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for further information from technicians in regards to having Loss of Power, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated, Gauges Inoperative and/or multiple warning lights/messages Displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC) and having multiple DTCs set.
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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 regard to having Loss of Power, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated, Gauges Inoperative and/or multiple warning lights/messages Displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC) and having multiple DTCs set.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN · STEERING · STRUCTURE · SUSPENSION.
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This Preliminary information communicates to the technician that GM is aware of this concern with audio loss and the OnStar LED being red. GM is working on a solution to correct this customers concern.
Source components: COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION.
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This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
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This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Instrument Cluster DIC Displays Programming in Progress Message and Progress Bar.
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This Preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with diagnostic tips for diagnosing reduced or low engine power with no Driver Information Center messages, that may be caused by an inaccurate brake pedal position sensor.
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This service bulletin provides information for the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Part Photo Return Process (U.S. Dealers Only).
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This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · WHEELS.
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This service 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.
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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 service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
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This Preliminary information communicates to the technician that GM is aware of this concern with audio loss and the OnStar LED being red. GM is working on a solution to correct this customers concern.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the door locks will unlock immediately after auto locking usually at startup or while driving. Technician will need to remove power from the Sensing and Diagnostic Module. If doors no longer unlock unwanted the Sensing and Diagnostic Module should be replaced.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN · SEAT BELTS · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
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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 having Loss of Power, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated, Gauges Inoperative and/or multiple warning lights/messages Displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC) and having multiple DTCs set.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the torque convertor if found the cause of the rattle or engine stalling when placing transmission in gear.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN.
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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 service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Instrument Cluster DIC Displays Programming in Progress Message and Progress Bar.
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This service bulletin provides repair information on release of Radio Software Version V160 Update to correct customer concerns of radio software issues.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
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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).
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This Preliminary information communicates that a rotational clicking noise heard after engine shut down is a design characteristic and no repairs should be attempted.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
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Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which ice or sludge can accumulate in the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) or Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) system when driving in extremely cold weather conditions (-18°C (0°F) or less).
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This service bulletin provides information for U.S. dealers ONLY to refer to the Battery Maintenance Report to identify vehicles in dealer inventory that require attention.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
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This Preliminary information communicates to the technician that GM is aware of this concern with audio loss and the OnStar LED being red. GM is working on a solution to correct this customers concern.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information requirements applicable to key fob replacement under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under a Replacement Parts Warranty on 2017-2022 and newer model year vehicles with RPO ATH and AVJ.
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This service bulletin provides information to inform dealership personnel about Law Enforcement and Government vehicles that request to disable or enable content.
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This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct customer concerns of Front or Rear Crankshaft Oil Leak, MIL Illuminated with DTC P1101 Set.
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This service bulletin provides information for U.S. dealers ONLY to refer to the Battery Maintenance Report to identify vehicles in dealer inventory that require attention.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which ice or sludge can accumulate in the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) or Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) system when driving in extremely cold weather conditions (-18°C (0°F) or less). Dealers will install a TCV thermal wrap and, if applicable, reprogram the Engine Control Module.
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This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p0299 p0234 setting due to oil/moisture cndensate freezing in Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve (TCV) during cold weather driving
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER.