# Service bulletin 18017

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10137163
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-05\-21
- Manufacturer's number: 18017
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-01\-29
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

## NHTSA's summary

18017 \- Service Update. An ASIC \(Application Specific Integrated Circuit\) in the engine control module may not power up correctly preventing the main microprocessor from communicating with ASICs. This can result in a no start, no crank and possible dead battery. Replace the engine control module.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10137163-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10137163-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system, Engine, 12\-volt battery

## Vehicles listed

- 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [20\-NA\-132](/bulletins/10252774.md), 2024-04-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- [20NA132](/bulletins/10205059.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
- [150603002H](/bulletins/10190339.md), 2021-04-16, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers Correct battery cold cranking amperage \(CCA\) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL\-50313. Access to the battery specification label, which contains the OEM part number and CCA rating and type, may be difficult without component removal. Refer to the table below for the original equipment ratings and part numbers used to set up a proper battery test. There has been some confusion as to the correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement. Refer to the table below for the correct battery warranty replacement. The correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement in the catalog is designated by the "Original Equipment Replacement" note in the description field.
- [030603004Y](/bulletins/10160132.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
- [150603002G](/bulletins/10159578.md), 2019-05-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
- [030603004V](/bulletins/10159570.md), 2019-05-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
- [18NA180](/bulletins/10158816.md), 2019-04-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This Warranty Administration Bulletin Provides High Voltage Battery Exchange Process Information.
- [PIE0488A](/bulletins/10154652.md), 2019-03-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This engineering information PI ends the need for information from the field regarding wire harness chafe at the battery tray. If you encounter a vehicle with this condition, refer to SI for further diagnosis.
- [17\-NA\-227](/bulletins/10140377.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This informational Bulletin provides some Diagnostic Tips for preventing unnecessary HV Battery Pack replacement.
- [16\-NA\-371](/bulletins/10140302.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This informational bulletin explains how the technician no longer needs to perform the 3 hour battery relearn procedure on 2017\-2018 vehicles with Start/Stop.

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