2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Recalls

1 recall names the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco. Newest first.

• Electrical system

  May 6, 2013NHTSA 13V17300042,904 vehicles

  General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.

  Remedy

  GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system49
2. Engine22
3. Steering16
4. Electronic stability control (esc)12
5. Air bags10
6. Service brakes9
7. Power train8
8. Unknown or other8
9. Fuel/propulsion system6
10. Vehicle speed control4

Latest complaints

• Feb 14, 2024CA174,000 mi
  Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator › Integrated starter(other than propulsion)
  The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO. The contact stated while at a stop light, the power steering was difficult to turn, and the vehicle stalled. The Service battery charging system displayed and the check engine and battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the…

  The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO. The contact stated while at a stop light, the power steering was difficult to turn, and the vehicle stalled. The Service battery charging system displayed and the check engine and battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The contact stated that the alternator and the starter had failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

• May 24, 2022AZ
  Electrical system

  2013 chevrolet malibu eco. Consumer writes in regard to electrical issues with vehicle. the consumer stated that while driving the vehicle would shut off, losing all power. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The consumer stated the battery light illuminated, displays battery saver activated, and then the vehicle loses power.

• Jul 25, 2019OK37,000 mi
  Electrical system · Seats · Unknown or other

  Stereo/navigation intermittent always default to one radio station and settings, passenger seat had a crackling sound a few times no odd smells or smoke, turns signals won't work when stereo IS inoperative.

• Jul 25, 2019OH118 mi
  Air bags · Electrical system

  Takata recall . My car just died out off nowhere while I was just parked and when it finally got jumped the 'service airbag' light came. I've done some research and this has been happening to everybody and the repairs IS up to $1000

• May 22, 2019NY52,500 miCrash
  Electrical system · Service brakes
  I was sitting at a red light, with my foot firmly on the brake. suddenly it started to move and suddenly took off and hit the car in front of me (the car had moved up significantly, but I hadn't, so it had a lot of momentum when it hit)! after the accident report was filed, I tried to start the…

  I was sitting at a red light, with my foot firmly on the brake. suddenly it started to move and suddenly took off and hit the car in front of me (the car had moved up significantly, but I hadn't, so it had a lot of momentum when it hit)! after the accident report was filed, I tried to start the car to leave, but the car wouldn't start. additionally, a ton of error messages were flashing, as well as all indoor and outdoor lights flashing, even the decorative panel blue strip lights. I was terrified. I had to have it towed from the scene. at first, the officer didn't believe me, that it was the car's fault, not mine, but once she saw what was happening, she believed me. the tow truck driver said the car was possessed, he had never seen anything like this before. the car had almost 53,000 miles on it, one year to go with payments, and I had been planning to keep it once it was paid off, until this happened. it could have been so much worse. what if it hit pedestrians crossing the street? I was at a complete standstill. when my mechanic evaluated it, a bunch of error codes printed out, one of which was u0121 multi-axis acceleration sensor lost communication with electronic brake control module. I'm pretty sure this was what caused the accident, but both general motors and my chevrolet dealer say this means nothing. I sold the car and bought a mitsubishi mirage. I will never buy a chevy again. all over the united states, electrical problems are happening to other chevy's (my make, model and year alone) - so far about 167 that I've read about, but no one's doing anything about it.

• May 7, 2019OH94,530 mi
  Engine
  Excessive oil consumption regarding the ecotec 2.4L engine (luk). I had purchased my vehicle in september of 2018 with 87,932 miles. The vehicle was inspected and serviced. Prior to reaching the recommended 7500 mile oil change interval and before the 'change oil soon' notification, my check engine…

  Excessive oil consumption regarding the ecotec 2.4L engine (luk). I had purchased my vehicle in september of 2018 with 87,932 miles. The vehicle was inspected and serviced. Prior to reaching the recommended 7500 mile oil change interval and before the 'change oil soon' notification, my check engine light illuminated. I had the vehicle towed to a certified gm dealership to be diagnosed on december 14TH 2018. It was noted the vehicle was 3 quarts low on oil at 94,530 miles. I continued to monitor the oil levels there after until my next servicing at 97,063 miles, again the oil was low but within margin as I had topped off as needed. Now with my vehicle at 100,134 miles and still losing oil I am concerned that the engine IS plagued by the same problem as found in the 2.4L (lea) found in the equinox and GMC terrain. It IS my understanding there was a manufacturers defect with the piston rings combined with the oil spray cooling that lead to gm issuing a special warranty coverage to the lea variant however no coverage was extended to the luk variant. It IS also to my understanding that there IS no discernible difference internally between both variants with the luk engine slightly modified to support the (bas) belt alternator starter mild hybrid drivetrain. Both still contain the same pistons, piston rings, and oil jet spray technologies. At this point I have raised my concerns with gm and have scheduled a oil consumption test to be done (ruled to be unreliable in the lawsuit regarding lea type engines). I am also raising my concerns here as well as I believe this to be a safety issue as a result of manufacture defect and I believe gm intends to skirt the issue by only addressing the type of engine involved in the original lawsuit and only those vehicles for which they were equipped. I appreciate taking your time to review this case and hope to see a resolution.

• May 2, 2019WI80,000 mi
  Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Engine
  Takara recall I had my car in multiple times in a dealership bergstrom like five times and every time they work on it there's something else wrong . the car has electrical issues the radio turns on and off by itself . the temperature thing became on for high temps when the ac IS off.i had…

  Takara recall I had my car in multiple times in a dealership bergstrom like five times and every time they work on it there's something else wrong . the car has electrical issues the radio turns on and off by itself . the temperature thing became on for high temps when the ac IS off.i had replaced multiple sensors replaced like the crankshaft sensor. My car shut off on me through the drive-through . it has a rough time IS starting sometimes and stalls . Now it's saying something about an oil pressure sensor O2 sensor. couple times I heard the car backfire so I got a new cadillac converter. I've even have smelled some smells like burning. I hear a clunking noise in the front when I go over a little bumps or when I turn really sharp not going fast. been having multiple issues with this car and would like some help figuring out what's going on with t and would like some help figuring out what's going on with it! I don't feel safe sometimes and I'm afraid my car siri might go out or something and it won't run or start for me when I'm driving. Please help.

• May 1, 2019IL114,000 mi
  Power train

  I was driving and started hearing a loud alter he and then the car seemed to have shut off and started back up the engine light came on I pulled over turned the car off to see if the engine light would go back off it didn't now it keeps making the skreeching sound and still shuts off while driving and on a stop

• Apr 28, 2019MI119,000 mi
  Electrical system
  Have been having issues with the battery since I got the car back in 2017. Replaced the battery 3 times with a year thinking it was just a dead battery. After the third time it happened took it to the dealership and was told that the battery cables needed to be cleaned and battery needed to be…

  Have been having issues with the battery since I got the car back in 2017. Replaced the battery 3 times with a year thinking it was just a dead battery. After the third time it happened took it to the dealership and was told that the battery cables needed to be cleaned and battery needed to be replaced paid 400 dollars for that . 6 months later same problem happens. I'm in my car battery light comes on , battery voltage starts to get low, car losses all power and I am stranded. Had it towed to the deal ship because I just had this same problem 6 months ago . After a week in the shop I was told it was the belt and the repairs would be 400 dollars again. I went ahead and agreed to have them work on the car for a call a day later saying something else's was wrong and repairs were now 1550 dollar. Went ahead and agreed to get it fixed asked IS this going to fix my problem I'm having with the battery was told yes. Got my car out the shop and had the same issue with the battery light and car stalling in less than 24 hours of having the car out of the shop. I searched recalls and did see one for this car about the gcm causes the battery light to come on. Where I searched my vin number recall did not show up for my car. What am I to do now the description of what's happening with my car fits the description of a recall with this make model and year of my car.

• Apr 2, 2019OH85,500 mi
  Electrical system

  When stopped at light, car shut down, would not restart. (Had stall one other time in parking garage but vehicle restarted). no electrical, no flashers. took to dealership. replaced battery and generator control module due to malfunction. asked about 2013 recall. was told it didn't apply.

• Mar 11, 2019TX170,000 mi
  Engine
  TL* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. While driving 70 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure was more evident in cooler temperatures. The vehicle was taken to bob price chevrolet buick GMC (located at 1225 s…

  TL* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. While driving 70 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure was more evident in cooler temperatures. The vehicle was taken to bob price chevrolet buick GMC (located at 1225 s state hwy 16, fredericksburg, tx 78624, (877)720-6955) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

• Feb 21, 2019OH59,000 mi
  Electronic stability control (esc) · Service brakes

  The ABS and service stabilitrak lights are on. cannot brake using ABS nor use stabilitrak.

• Feb 20, 2019MS88,900 mi
  Electrical system · Power train · Steering

  Was driving down interstate going 70 mph when electrical system went haywire. The engine engine stalled and lost power steering. Very dangerous!

• Feb 4, 2019IL99,699 mi
  Electronic stability control (esc) · Unknown or other
  2013 malibu, low engine power/ service stabilitrak. Smelling like melting burning rubber, won't pick up speed on acceleration, it died at the stoplight. Continued on as I accelerated to go up a hill it died, I was in town on city street. The car behind me almost hit me thank goodness there was not…

  2013 malibu, low engine power/ service stabilitrak. Smelling like melting burning rubber, won't pick up speed on acceleration, it died at the stoplight. Continued on as I accelerated to go up a hill it died, I was in town on city street. The car behind me almost hit me thank goodness there was not a car coming and they were able to get in the other lane. This has happened to me two times. That last time when the car almost hit me I was able to get the car to start and make it home. It's been in my driveway for 2 weeks. It sounds like it wants to turn over but it will not start. And everything I've read it seems like it's caused from the generator control module. There IS a recall, but for some reason not for my malibu eco 2013 .

• Dec 30, 2018GA
  Electronic stability control (esc) · Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
  Battery voltage indicator came on first and engine light indicator on. Replaced battery and alternator. Car stalls when gas pedal not applied. Car turns completely off when braking to stop signs, red lights, slowing down to turn. It's completely unsafe. It has turned off on me crossing major…

  Battery voltage indicator came on first and engine light indicator on. Replaced battery and alternator. Car stalls when gas pedal not applied. Car turns completely off when braking to stop signs, red lights, slowing down to turn. It's completely unsafe. It has turned off on me crossing major highways. Mechanic replaced fuel pump due to p0300 code etc. Car still stalls and turns off while driving, slowing down to stop, turns off at red lights, stop signs and when braking to turn. At times, I do smell as if something IS burning. This smell does not happen all the time. I have replaced the battery, the alternator, and the fuel pump. The car still stalls and cuts off. I bought the car in august 2018, I have had these problems with the car since october 2018.

• Dec 23, 2018SC136,589 mi
  Electrical system · Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
  I have a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco and when I stopped at a red light the car just shut down. Thought it might have been bad gas at first because the car started right up. Well not even 15 minutes later it did it again. The car started right back up like it did before and didnt have no more issues…

  I have a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco and when I stopped at a red light the car just shut down. Thought it might have been bad gas at first because the car started right up. Well not even 15 minutes later it did it again. The car started right back up like it did before and didnt have no more issues out of it. The next day had to do some running around the car did fine until the way home. The car cut off on me three different times.only does it when I come to a stop no matter where I'm at. Somedays the car does better then others just hope it don't cut off on me when I'm driving down the road.

• Dec 19, 2018NJ61,000 mi
  Wheels

  Car began making a noise in the rear at speeds above 30 mph. dealer diagnosed as worn out rear wheel hubs. had to be replaced at only 61,000 miles. this seems to be premature and could have been dangerous. vehicle has been maintained regularly and driven under normal conditions.

• Nov 6, 2018FL120,000 mi
  Electrical system
  TL* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. While the brake pedal was depressed, the battery service, service stability, and power steering warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed to the road shoulder and the battery was charged by a passerby. The…

  TL* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. While the brake pedal was depressed, the battery service, service stability, and power steering warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed to the road shoulder and the battery was charged by a passerby. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact purchased a new battery, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence again. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

• Nov 6, 2018GA120,587 mi
  Electrical system
  TL* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle approached a red light and stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted normally, but stalled again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle was experiencing…

  TL* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle approached a red light and stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted normally, but stalled again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle was experiencing an electrical failure and recommended taking it to the dealer. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,587.

• Oct 10, 2018NE104,000 mi
  Electrical system · Engine · Unknown or other

  Over the last 3 weeks, when the vehicle has gone into the auto shut-off mode, it doesn't always start back up when you push the accelerator pedal.

• Oct 1, 2018GA134,000 mi
  Power train · Unknown or other
  Eassist recall for malibu eco. my vehicle has the same problems as the recall, but my vin number IS not on the recall list. the vehicle make and model match. All of my maintenance IS up to date. I would like someone to from this company to look into my vehicle. the vehicle will not start, I…

  Eassist recall for malibu eco. my vehicle has the same problems as the recall, but my vin number IS not on the recall list. the vehicle make and model match. All of my maintenance IS up to date. I would like someone to from this company to look into my vehicle. the vehicle will not start, I have brought 4 new batteries in the last 2 years. the malfunction indicator light IS on. it has been on for a year now. there IS a burning smell when I drive it sometimes. I have had the vehicle diagnosed several times by a dealership and now by an outside mechanic, who informed me about the recall. I was told if this doesn't get fit soon my vehicle could catch fire. I would like help in resolving this situation.

• Sep 2, 2018MD
  Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc)
  On aud. 24, 2018 when I was on my way to work my car felt like it was about to cut off. Then all of sudden everything inside went blank and the car stalled. I put in park and started it back up. three minutes later it did the same thing, I put in park again and started it back up. check engine…

  On aud. 24, 2018 when I was on my way to work my car felt like it was about to cut off. Then all of sudden everything inside went blank and the car stalled. I put in park and started it back up. three minutes later it did the same thing, I put in park again and started it back up. check engine light came on and on my way home that afternoon it did it twice again. I saw where was a recall in 2013 but mine must have been included. Its very scary riding in traffic and your call stalls and everything just shuts down on you and I feel it's also dangerous. I have read other complaints like this and need to know what am I suppose to do about it. I need my car to go to work.

• Aug 31, 2018GA102,000 mi
  Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc)
  I have been having electrical problems since the beginning of this year it first started with camshaft and solenoid switch to having to repair the timing change after that was repaired I started having problems with my car shutting completely down locking my keys in the ignition I was told by steve…

  I have been having electrical problems since the beginning of this year it first started with camshaft and solenoid switch to having to repair the timing change after that was repaired I started having problems with my car shutting completely down locking my keys in the ignition I was told by steve raymond chevrolet to have the battery and alternator check had that done everything come back okay then I was told I needed to change the battery in my key chain did that I was still having problems my main battery would lose voltage fluctuate up and down if the battery voltage get to low that IS when the whole car shuts down then finally after all that I was told by one of the service technician that my generator control module IS not working properly I have contact gm and reported it to them they are telling me my vin IS not the one with the recall my car has the eassist installed in my eco I asked them to send me a listing of the chevrolet malibu eco 2013 I was told they didn't have a list I got on nhtsa website and there was a recall along with alot of complaints about this gcm it also stated that these cars was not to be sold uless these vehicles were repaired with new gcm installed in them my part number IS also listed which IS 24269448 I also found paperwork from gm about this matter I need for them to step up and repair my vehicle when I purchased my vehicle back on 08/07/2014 I was never told that I had a hybrid vehicle or if there was anything wrong with this car.also when it first started I was told it was my sensor in my back up camera was not working because I first had lost power to my radio, backup camera, and ac I was being told all kinds of things.

• Aug 24, 2018OH76,000 mi
  Electrical system

  Battery recharge system draining battery when car IS in idol and or connected to a cellular device or when passenger IS sitting in passenger seat battery depletes.

• Aug 15, 2018FL80,000 mi
  Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Steering
  My battery has randomly began to discharge by itself and sometimes the vehicle wont start. The car totally shut down on me while driving in traffic and almost caused a major accident. Called gm and my local chevy dealer and the service manager refused to help me unless I paid for a diagnostic…

  My battery has randomly began to discharge by itself and sometimes the vehicle wont start. The car totally shut down on me while driving in traffic and almost caused a major accident. Called gm and my local chevy dealer and the service manager refused to help me unless I paid for a diagnostic although I almost lost my life to a known open recall all because my vin number wasnt on the list. This IS horrible. If I die due to this gm needs to pay..

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Sands Chevrolet/Hybrid System Fire/Stall

  AQ14001Opened May 2, 2014Closed May 22, 2016
  NHTSA opened AQ14-001 to determine whether Sands Chevrolet of Surprise, Arizona complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers…

  NHTSA opened AQ14-001 to determine whether Sands Chevrolet of Surprise, Arizona complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and non-compliances with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and, in turn, that a dealer not sell and deliver a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy has been performed (49 U.S.C. ?? 30112(a), 30120(i)).NHTSA issued an information request (IR) letter to Sands Chevrolet on May 5, 2014.Sands Chevrolet responded to this request on May 22, 2014.To ensure NHTSA?s information request encompassed all possible reference codes for General Motors recall 13V-173, NHTSA issued another IR letter to Sands Chevrolet on June 8, 2015.Again, a response letter was received on June 9, 2015.NHTSA?s investigation indicated that Sands Chevrolet did sell and deliver recalled vehicles that did not have the recall remedy completed at the time the vehicles were delivered to the customers.NHTSA therefore concluded that Sands Chevrolet was liable for civil penalties for violations of the Safety Act, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. ? 30165.Under a Settlement Agreement dated March 24, 2016, Sands Chevrolet represented that it improved its processes to verify that it checks every vehicle for recalls prior to delivery to the purchaser and that it has not sold and delivered any unremedied new motor vehicles since June 9, 2015.Sands Chevrolet also represented that it now also checks for open recalls on every customer vehicle brought in for service, and that it checks for open recalls on every used trade-in vehicle, regardless of make or model, and takes steps to have all used trade-in vehicles repaired prior to retail sale. Sands Chevrolet admitted to violating the law and must pay civil penalties in the amount of $40,000.This Audit Query is closed.

• Generator Control Module Fires

  RQ13003Opened Jul 5, 2013Closed Jul 22, 2014
  On July 5, 2013 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ13-003 to investigate whether the service procedures utilized in recall bulletins 13136 and 13142 for safety recall 13V-173 were sufficient to identify the safety defect in the subject vehicles.These safety recalls were issue on May 3…

  On July 5, 2013 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ13-003 to investigate whether the service procedures utilized in recall bulletins 13136 and 13142 for safety recall 13V-173 were sufficient to identify the safety defect in the subject vehicles.These safety recalls were issue on May 3, 2013 to address the improper function of the Generator Control Module (GCM) in certain model year (MY) 2012-13 Buick LaCrosse and Regal and MY 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco equipped with eAssist.This condition may result in a loss of battery charge, engine stall and/or inability for the vehicle to start.In severe cases it may also lead to odor, smoke and possibly a fire in the trunk.During discussions with General Motors (GM), ODI was informed that the subject vehicles could be separated into 4 distinct build populations, or groups. Group A contained vehicles built from the start of production through 3/19/2012.Group B involved vehicles built from 3/20/2012 to 8/20/2012, group C from 8/21/2012 to 12/31/12, and group D from 1/1/2013 onwards.Bulletin 13136 instructed dealers to inspect and, if necessary, replace the GCM for vehicles in groups A or C.Bulletin 13142 instructed dealers to replace the GCM of any vehicle in group B.Group D vehicles were not recalled.All eAssist vehicles have a Powerpack which contains a BAS (belt alternator-starter) Power Inverter Module (BPIM)/Accessory Power Module (APM) and a 115-V Lithium-Ion battery.The Powerpack is known by GM's Part Description System as the GCM and Battery Module. The BPIM/APM contains 3 multi-layered printed circuit boards (PCBs) comprised of conductive layers separated by isolating layers.Vehicles built within the time periods of groups A and B had PCBs using single isolation layers.Vehicles build in group C had dual isolation layers on 1 of the 3 PCBs, and group D had all 3 PCBs built with dual insulation.Adding dual insulation to a PCB makes it more robust to material and manufacturing variations, and ultimately less susceptible to an electrical short circuit and subsequent failure.Through initial analysis of the GCM failures, GM identified that vehicles within group B contained PCBs that were contaminated during production due to increased production volumes that resulted in inadequate quality control.GM also noted that GCM failures occurred early in the life of the vehicle (typically <1000 miles).Therefore a service procedure was developed to replicate early life failures by subjecting the GCM to high current loads which would cause the identified failure mechanism (copper migration) to occur quickly and reveal any underlying PCB defect.Although groups A and C were built with PCBs containing single layer PCBs, they were built using better quality control, and as the data supports, experienced significantly lower failures.GM advised that for these reasons the two different service procedures were used in the Recall 13V-173 population.In response to ODI's Information Request (IR) GM submitted 234 unique reports related to the alleged problem. It was noted that 197 (84%) of the received reports fell into the group B population.The 2 fire incidents noted were events in which flames were evident and/or damage was experienced outside of the GCM. Both of these incidents involved group B vehicles. One hundred four warranty claims were also submitted in response to the IR, with 96 claims (92%) from group B.It was also noted that none of the claims from groups A or C occurred after the service procedure was conducted, and that the majority of the A or C incidents occurred during the service procedure.Given the data, ODI believes the ser

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11011989This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 11011900This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
• 11011896This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
• 11011805This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
• 11011709This 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.
• 11011205This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
• 11010545This service bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications (U.S).
• 11010491This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 11010490This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 11010421This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 11009764This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
• 11009756This 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.
• 11009532This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
• 11009531This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
• 11009088This 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.
• 11009039This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
• 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
• 11008906This 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.
• 11008898The bulletin provides direction on how to locate the Temporary Service Part (TSP) form in GlobalConnect.
• 11008893This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
• 11007936This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
• 11007935This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
• 11007721This service bulletin provides information on AGM batteries that require less frequent charging in storage.
• 11007208This 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.
• 11007121This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 11007116This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 11007115This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
• 11007095This 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.
• 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 11006682This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
• 11006670This 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.
• 11006644This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
• 11006511This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
• 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
• 11006290This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on a new refrigerant (R1234yf) for A/C service.
• 11006282This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
• 11006278This service bulletin describes the U.S. Dealer Special Tool Loan Program process.
• 11005339This service bulletin explains the difference in oil filters for gas engines with new oil pump control systems and the possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
• 11005311This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.

Every Chevrolet Malibu Eco model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.