Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 Malibu are official communications between Chevrolet & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/ SATURN: THERE IS FLUID LEAKING FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM, ALONG A FLUID LEAK IN FRONT OF VEHICLE UNDERNEATH AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED, CLEANED AND IDENTIFIED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING. Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/ SATURN: THERE IS FLUID LEAKING FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM, ALONG A FLUID LEAK IN FRONT OF VEHICLE UNDERNEATH AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED, CLEANED AND IDENTIFIED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING. Read More »
"THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR FOR A NORMAL CONDITION OF GREASE OR SEALANT ON EXTERIOR CASE OF GEAR DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS." Read More »
15356 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. ON SOME 2007-2012 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET MALIBU, PONTIAC G6, AND SATURN AURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST (EPS), THE STEERING COLUMN TORQUE SENSOR OR THE EPS MOTOR/CONTROLLER MAY CAUSE THE ... Read More »
GM: 2010-2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU. ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. THE WHEEL BEARING HUB AND/OR SPEED SENSOR PIGTAIL TERMINALS MAY BE CORRODED DUE TO MOISTURE. Read More »
GM: 2010-2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU. ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. THE WHEEL BEARING HUB AND/OR SPEED SENSOR PIGTAIL TERMINALS MAY BE CORRODED DUE TO MOISTURE. Read More »
PONTIAC/SATURN/CHEVROLET: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE ISSUES/SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY BODY HARNESS HARD CONTACT AGAINST FLOOR EDGE PANEL UNDER LEFT REAR SEAT CUSHION. MODEL 2004-12 MALIBU, MALIBU MAXX, 2007-09 AURA, 2005-10 G6. Read More »
GM: 2010-2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU. ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. THE WHEEL BEARING HUB AND/OR SPEED SENSOR PIGTAIL TERMINALS MAY BE CORRODED DUE TO MOISTURE. Read More »
GM: 2010-2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU. ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. THE WHEEL BEARING HUB AND/OR SPEED SENSOR PIGTAIL TERMINALS MAY BE CORRODED DUE TO MOISTURE. Read More »
GM: 2010-2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU. ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. THE WHEEL BEARING HUB AND/OR SPEED SENSOR PIGTAIL TERMINALS MAY BE CORRODED DUE TO MOISTURE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THE CALCULATION AND OPERATION OF THE ENGINE OIL LIFE MONITOR. THE MONITOR CALCULATES THE PERCENT OF OIL LIFE REMAINING, BASED ON 3 PATHWAYS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR ENGINE MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANK, OR CRANK NO START IN SOME CASES. Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN WHAT TO INSPECT IF CODES P0016 AND/OR P0017 ARE SETTING ON A PROPERLY TIMED ENGINE OR A CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON THAT COMES ON. TECHNICIAN MAY FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U0101 CURRENT OR STORED HISTORY. Read More »
Some customers may complain of an engine oil leak that appeared as they were driving the vehicle in extremely cold ambient temperatures (Generally 0 F /-17 C or Colder). Read More »
If a vehicle comes into the dealership with a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal or any condition that you suspect a rod or main bearing failure. Read More »
PONTIAC/SATURN/CHEVROLET: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE ISSUES/SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY BODY HARNESS HARD CONTACT AGAINST FLOOR EDGE PANEL UNDER LEFT REAR SEAT CUSHION. MODEL 2004-12 MALIBU, MALIBU MAXX, 2007-09 AURA, 2005-10 G6. Read More »
GM: SOME VEHICLES REQUIRE REPLACEMENTS FOR HIGH FEATURE V6 TIMING CHAIN KITS AND GUIDE REPLACEMENTS. ALSO INCLUDED CHEVROLET CAPTIVA. MODEL YEARS 2007-2013. *JS UPDATED 7/18/14. *PE Read More »
GM: SOME DTC CODES MAY BE SET, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008, OR P0009. 3.6 LY7 WITH CAM ACTUATOR DTC.THE RELUCTOR FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR PRESSED ON THE CRANKSHAFT MAY HAVE MOVED. ALSO INCLUDED BUICK ALLURE MODEL YEAR 2005. Read More »
CADILLAC/BUICK/SATURN/PONTIAC/CHEVROLET/ GMC: DUE TO AN ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE OR INTERNAL BY AN OIL FILTER MISAPPLICATION, FILTER DEBRIS MAY BE TRANSFERRED THROUGHOUT ENGINE AND MAY RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE. TECHNICIAN MAY ALSO FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0521 IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN EXPLAINS A POSSIBLE NORMAL WHINING NOISE FROM THE BALANCE SHAFT CHAIN IF THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON IT. Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET/BUICK: TRANSMISSION PUMP NEEDS INSPECTING DUE TO ENGINE CRANKING BUT FAILS TO START, HAS NO FORWARD, NO REVERSE, TRANSMISSION LEAKS, HARD SHIFT AND NO CRANKING. *PE UPDATED 2/25/13. Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET/BUICK: TRANSMISSION PUMP NEEDS INSPECTING DUE TO ENGINE CRANKING BUT FAILS TO START, HAS NO FORWARD, NO REVERSE, TRANSMISSION LEAKS, HARD SHIFT AND NO CRANKING. *PE UPDATED 2/25/13. Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/SATURN: THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE HESITATION OR FLUTTER. THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR TERMINALS LIKELY HAVE POOR CONNECTIONS. *RM UPDATED 8/1/11. *PE UPDATED 4/16/12. Read More »
GM: THERE MAY BE A SHORT RATTLE NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE WHEN IT IS STARTED. IT COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH CAM PHASERS OR THE ENGINE BELT. *RM Read More »
CHEVROLET: ENGINE STALL-REPROGRAM TCM/ECM-EXPIRES WITH BASE WARRANTY. A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6 CYLINDER ENGINE (RPO LY7). Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE USE OF DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVES IN AN ENGINE, ARE NOT REQUIRED UNLESS THE CUSTOMER DESIRES ADDITIVES TO PREVENT FUEL CONCERNS DEPENDING ON FUEL OR TEMPERATURE RELATED CONDITIONS. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/SATURN/GMC: THERE ARE INJECTOR CODES ON VEHICLE IF EXHIBITING MISFIRE AND SES LIGHT IS ON. *PE UPDATED 6/18/12. *PE Read More »
GM: MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON AND THERE IS A MISFIRE. THERE MAY BE THREE TROUBLE CODES AND COULD BE A RESULT OF WIRING PROBLEMS AT THE FUEL INJECTOR. *RM Read More »
PONTIAC/SATURN/CHEVROLET: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE ISSUES/SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY BODY HARNESS HARD CONTACT AGAINST FLOOR EDGE PANEL UNDER LEFT REAR SEAT CUSHION. MODEL 2004-12 MALIBU, MALIBU MAXX, 2007-09 AURA, 2005-10 G6. Read More »
GM: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VARIOUS MISSING GEARS. VARIOUS DTCS MAY BE SET SUCH AS P0776, P0796, P0878, P0873, P2714 OR P2723. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY NON-FUNCTIONING PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER FOR CONCERNS RELATING TO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, POOR ACCELERATION, THROTTLE BODY FREEZING, MULTIPLE DTCS SET, ICE ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON THAT COMES ON. TECHNICIAN MAY FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U0101 CURRENT OR STORED HISTORY. Read More »
GMC/CHEVROLET/BUICK: TRANSMISSION PUMP NEEDS INSPECTING DUE TO ENGINE CRANKING BUT FAILS TO START, HAS NO FORWARD, NO REVERSE, TRANSMISSION LEAKS, HARD SHIFT AND NO CRANKING. *PE UPDATED 2/25/13. Read More »
CHEVROLET: ENGINE STALL-REPROGRAM TCM/ECM-EXPIRES WITH BASE WARRANTY. A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6 CYLINDER ENGINE (RPO LY7). Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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. Read More »
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE CYLINDERS FOR DAMAGED PISTONS AND DETERMINE IF THE USE OF AFTERMARKET CALIBRATIONS OR PERFORMANCE PARTS MAY BE THE CAUSE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THE USE OF J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE, REPLACEMENT TERMINALS, AND TERMINATED LEADS. Read More »
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REMOVE THE TRANSPORT MODE ON MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN THE DIC DUE TO VEHICLES SHIPPED OVER LONG DISTANCES OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN, AND THE STEPS TO REPAIR THE CONCERN OF THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: ON SOME TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, ACCESSORY POWER OUTLETS (APO) AND TRAILER LIGHTING ARE COMMON ACCESSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT ARE AFFECTED BY DEVICES THAT ARE PLUGGED IN AND BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO AN OPEN FUSE ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A LIST OF CORRECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE CONCERNS REGARDING UNEXPECTED LOSS OF RADIO AUDIO (RADIO GOES SILENT/NO SOUND) AND OTHER BLACKBERRY PHONE - BLUETOOTH ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER FOR CONCERNS RELATING TO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, POOR ACCELERATION, THROTTLE BODY FREEZING, MULTIPLE DTCS SET, ICE ... Read More »
GM: J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE AND REPLACEMENT TERMINAL. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS VERANO, REGAL, LACROSSE, CTS, SRX, VOLT, SONIC, MALIBU, IMPALA, EQUINOX, CRUZE, AVALANCHE, TAHOE SUBURBAN, SILVERADO, SIERRA, YUKON, AND TERRAIN FOR ... Read More »
GM: ON 2011 CHEVY HHR AND MALIBU VEHICLES THERE IS AN INTERNAL COMPUTER FAULT WHICH CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM UPDATED 5/17/11. *PE UPDATED 6/22/11. *PE UPDATED 2/06/12. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: DUE TO THE PARASITIC DRAIN/DISCHARGE ON 2011 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS, A NO CRANK/NO START AND DEAD BATTERY WOULD OCCUR. CADILLAC STS AND CHEVROLET VOLT NOT INCLUDED. *PE Read More »
CHEVROLET: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-SIR/AIRBAG INDICATOR/LIGHT ON, DTC B0012 OR B0013 SET. ENGINEERING ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF CONDITION. Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE USEFUL ON DIAGNOSING BATTERIES THAT HAVE SET FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME AND/OR SET IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES AND TESTING THOSE BATTERIES. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY INFORMATION ON USING THE EL-50313 MIDTRONICS GR8 BATTERY TESTER/CHARGER FOR DIAGNOSING BATTERY REPLACEMENTS AND MAINTAINING BATTERIES ON NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: DUE TO THE PARASITIC DRAIN/DISCHARGE ON 2011 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS, A NO CRANK/NO START AND DEAD BATTERY WOULD OCCUR. CADILLAC STS AND CHEVROLET VOLT NOT INCLUDED. *PE Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/SATURN/GMC: THERE ARE INJECTOR CODES ON VEHICLE IF EXHIBITING MISFIRE AND SES LIGHT IS ON. *PE UPDATED 6/18/12. *PE Read More »
GM: MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON AND THERE IS A MISFIRE. THERE MAY BE THREE TROUBLE CODES AND COULD BE A RESULT OF WIRING PROBLEMS AT THE FUEL INJECTOR. *RM Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/SATURN/GMC: THERE ARE INJECTOR CODES ON VEHICLE IF EXHIBITING MISFIRE AND SES LIGHT IS ON. *PE UPDATED 6/18/12. *PE Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
GENERAL MOTORS: ON SOME TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, ACCESSORY POWER OUTLETS (APO) AND TRAILER LIGHTING ARE COMMON ACCESSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT ARE AFFECTED BY DEVICES THAT ARE PLUGGED IN AND BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO AN OPEN FUSE ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT AFTER REPLACING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER THE EXCHANGE CENTER IS UNABLE TO PROGRAM THE ACTUAL MILEAGE ON THE ODOMETER OR THE ACTUAL MILEAGE IS ... Read More »
CHEVROLET: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-SIR/AIRBAG INDICATOR/LIGHT ON, DTC B0012 OR B0013 SET. ENGINEERING ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF CONDITION. Read More »
GM: ON 2011 CHEVY HHR AND MALIBU VEHICLES THERE IS AN INTERNAL COMPUTER FAULT WHICH CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM UPDATED 5/17/11. *PE UPDATED 6/22/11. *PE UPDATED 2/06/12. Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/SATURN: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT (INSPECT BULB AND CONNECTOR). DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) LAMPS. Read More »
GM: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB DIAGNOSIS/ REPLACEMENT (INSPECT BULB AND CONNECTOR). DO NOT REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FOR THIS CONDITION. REPLACE THE BULB AND INSPECT THE CONNECTOR. *JS UPDATED 4/7/15. Read More »
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/SATURN: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT (INSPECT BULB AND CONNECTOR). DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) LAMPS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A NORMAL CONDITION ON TEMPERED GLASS OF SPOTS SHOWING ON THE REAR AND SIDE WINDOWS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SUNLIGHT. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: THE WINDOWS, FRONT AND REAR, WOULD BIND, POOR FIT, MISALIGNMENT, MAKES RATTLE OR SQUEAKING NOISES, MOVES SLOWLY AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2008-2014 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Read More »
GM: ON 2011 CHEVY HHR AND MALIBU VEHICLES THERE IS AN INTERNAL COMPUTER FAULT WHICH CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM UPDATED 5/17/11. *PE UPDATED 6/22/11. *PE UPDATED 2/06/12. Read More »
CHEVROLET: 2011 HHR , MALIBU: AIRBAG DEFAULT SHOWING ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHICH WILL NOT AFFECT THE AIRBAG. SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNERS LETTER *LJ Read More »
CHEVROLET: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-SIR/AIRBAG INDICATOR/LIGHT ON, DTC B0012 OR B0013 SET. ENGINEERING ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF CONDITION. Read More »
CHEVROLET: SIR LIGHT ON/ B0039, B0032 STORED. CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. TECHNICIAN MAY FIND EITHER A B0039 OR A B0032 IS STORED WITH EITHER SYMPTOM 01, 02, 04, 0D, 03 AND THAT THERE IS NO DIAGNOSTICS FOR THESE CODES FOUND IN SI. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPOSITION THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE FOR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING OR LATCH PLATE COMING TWISTED. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPOSITION THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE FOR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING OR LATCH PLATE COMING TWISTED. Read More »
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPOSITION THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE FOR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING OR LATCH PLATE COMING TWISTED. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPOSITION THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE FOR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING OR LATCH PLATE COMING TWISTED. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPOSITION THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE FOR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING OR LATCH PLATE COMING TWISTED. Read More »
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL WHEN ADDRESSING UNDERBODY COMPONENT CORROSION WITH CUSTOMERS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
Some customers may comment on finding wet carpet in the driver or passenger footwell area. Upon further inspection, a technician may note water spotting or water accumulation within the IP structure and/or hush panel. Read More »
GENERAL MOTORS: THE WINDOWS, FRONT AND REAR, WOULD BIND, POOR FIT, MISALIGNMENT, MAKES RATTLE OR SQUEAKING NOISES, MOVES SLOWLY AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2008-2014 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS. Read More »
GM: THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR MAY NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD. THE PROBABLY CAUSE AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A HANDLE COMPONENT. *RM UPDATED ON 7/26/2013. Read More »
PONTIAC/SATURN/CHEVROLET: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE ISSUES/SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY BODY HARNESS HARD CONTACT AGAINST FLOOR EDGE PANEL UNDER LEFT REAR SEAT CUSHION. MODEL 2004-12 MALIBU, MALIBU MAXX, 2007-09 AURA, 2005-10 G6. Read More »
PONTIAC/SATURN/CHEVROLET: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE ISSUES/SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY BODY HARNESS HARD CONTACT AGAINST FLOOR EDGE PANEL UNDER LEFT REAR SEAT CUSHION. MODEL 2004-12 MALIBU, MALIBU MAXX, 2007-09 AURA, 2005-10 G6. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL WHEN ADDRESSING UNDERBODY COMPONENT CORROSION WITH CUSTOMERS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS. Read More »
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. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT AFTER REPLACING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER THE EXCHANGE CENTER IS UNABLE TO PROGRAM THE ACTUAL MILEAGE ON THE ODOMETER OR THE ACTUAL MILEAGE IS ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN AND THE STEPS TO REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM TRAVEL LINK MAY BE INOPERTIVE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. Read More »
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS. Read More »
"THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CONTACT ONSTAR FOR HARD MUTE REQUEST TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WHEN THE RADIO IS ON, IT DOES NOT MUTE ENOUGH WHEN THE ONSTAR? TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS ARE ANNOUNCED DUE TO ... Read More »
PONTIAC/SATURN/CHEVROLET: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE ISSUES/SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY BODY HARNESS HARD CONTACT AGAINST FLOOR EDGE PANEL UNDER LEFT REAR SEAT CUSHION. MODEL 2004-12 MALIBU, MALIBU MAXX, 2007-09 AURA, 2005-10 G6. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A LIST OF CORRECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE CONCERNS REGARDING UNEXPECTED LOSS OF RADIO AUDIO (RADIO GOES SILENT/NO SOUND) AND OTHER BLACKBERRY PHONE - BLUETOOTH ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
"THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CONTACT ONSTAR FOR HARD MUTE REQUEST TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WHEN THE RADIO IS ON, IT DOES NOT MUTE ENOUGH WHEN THE ONSTAR? TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS ARE ANNOUNCED DUE TO ... Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT GENERAL MOTORS AND GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA COMPANY DO NOT SUPPORT CROSS BORDER SALES. Read More »
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA. Read More »
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDES POLICY INFORMATION ON USING GM SERVICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURE MANUAL THAT REPRESENT KEY GM REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE OPERATIONS. Read More »
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY INFORMATION ON USING THE EL-50313 MIDTRONICS GR8 BATTERY TESTER/CHARGER FOR DIAGNOSING BATTERY REPLACEMENTS AND MAINTAINING BATTERIES ON NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY. Read More »
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON GM?S POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA. Read More »
Some customers may comment on finding wet carpet in the driver or passenger footwell area. Upon further inspection, a technician may note water spotting or water accumulation within the IP structure and/or hush panel. Read More »
CADILLAC/BUICK/SATURN/PONTIAC/CHEVROLET/ GMC: DUE TO AN ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE OR INTERNAL BY AN OIL FILTER MISAPPLICATION, FILTER DEBRIS MAY BE TRANSFERRED THROUGHOUT ENGINE AND MAY RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE. Read More »
