# Service bulletin PIC6173B

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: 10144461
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-09\-17
- Manufacturer's number: PIC6173B
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-08\-17
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician effective February 19, 2016, the following brake components for the Chevrolet Volt and the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid are being placed on restriction through the Technical Assistance Center. The Brake Master Cylinder, Brake Booster \& Control Module, Brake Modulation Valve, and Electronic Brake Control Module are now on parts restriction. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. Restriction has ended as of 08/15/18

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10144461-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10144461-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Brakes, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
- 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2016199](/recalls/tc/2016199.md), 2016-05-05: Brakes

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [25\-NA\-065](/bulletins/11017173.md), 2025-04-24, Service bulletin: STEERING; SERVICE BRAKES; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- [21\-NA\-043](/bulletins/11014230.md), 2025-02-12, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY/WIPER; SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS. This 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.
- [21\-NA\-043](/bulletins/11011709.md), 2024-12-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; WHEELS; ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This 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.
- [21\-NA\-268](/bulletins/11004762.md), 2024-07-16, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE. This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct customer concerns of a Crank No Start or Extended Crank, Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) Illuminated or Possible Increased Brake Pedal Effort.
- [22\-NA\-244](/bulletins/11000550.md), 2024-05-30, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; SERVICE BRAKES. This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories \- Dealer\-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- [20\-NA\-132](/bulletins/10253527.md), 2024-04-23, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- [17\-NA\-052](/bulletins/10253526.md), 2024-04-23, Service bulletin: WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
- [PIP5596A](/bulletins/10253061.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
- [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.
- [PIT5401E](/bulletins/10252174.md), 2024-04-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Inoperative with No Communication and DTC U0184

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