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Service bulletins for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

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.

1303 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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21-NA-0432025-02-12. 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-0432024-12-10. 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.
PIP5596A2024-04-15. 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.
15-00-89-004E2022-10-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; STEERING. 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.
070316004D2022-06-13. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
21-NA-0432022-06-02. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; WHEELS. 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.
PIP4723F2022-02-14. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
PIT3271J2019-12-09. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. This 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.
00-05-22-002N2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES. This informational bulletin provides information for Disc Brake Warranty Service and Procedures.
PI0785B2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision of PI0785A to add the 2014 model year, include Encore model and update the Parts and Warranty Information.
01-00-89-010J2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
00-05-22-002O2018-05-07. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
16-NA-2232017-12-22. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
GCUS-9-36642017-12-22. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. 16188 Special Coverage. Some vehicles may have a condition where increased resistance in the body control module (BCM) connection system can result in voltage fluctuations or intermittency in the brake apply sensor (BAS) circuit that can cause brake lamp malfunction. Specifically, the brake lamps may either illuminate without the brake pedal applied, or turn off when the pedal is applied. If this condition occurs within the stated terms, dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to the BCM X2 (C2) connector and the BAS harness connector, and relearn the brake pedal home position. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
99-04-20-002I2017-08-15. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE. This informational bulletin explains a normal condition for what and how the drive line can clunk.
00-05-22-002O2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
06-00-89-026L2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
PIC58782017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent ratchet, grind, or ABS pump motor noises heard from the front of the vehicle when maneuvering through banked turns, usually between 20 - 30 miles per hour. Technician will need to update the Electronic Brake Control Module using TIS2WEB.
16-NA-0802017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lift your foot off the accelerator (1 second) then reapply it, the vehicle may become learned and the TCS will disengage thus changing vehicle back to full power and no TCS applied in non-slip condition for the remainder of the key-cycle to correct a condition of redusced power mode, ABS system, and/or traction control system engaged after spare tire installed
PIT4907A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
PIT4943C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442 has been verified do not disturb any of the fuel system components. The technician now can use the scan tool to close the Evaporative Emissions System. If possible change the tank pressure sensor units from inch_H2O to milimeter_Hg for better resolution. Now the vehicle can be stared to monitor the tank pressure sensor output value for approximately two minutes. If the tank pressure sensor value does change, pressurize the fuel tank side of the purge solenoid with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A and the necessary adaptors. Now add smoke and allow pressure to stabilize for 2 minutes. If smoke is allowed to pass through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid. If the tank pressure sensor value does not change, then install CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid. With the Evaporative Emissions System closed, pressurize the system through the CH-48096 adaptor and allow the system to completely stabilize, by observing the Press / Vac Gauge for a minimum of 5 minutes. Now add smoke to the system with GE 41413-A / J 41413-A after system stabilization. Now inspect the purge solenoid, engine side, fuel cap, canister vent solenoid filter and any line quick connects. When the leak is unable to be located, test under a vacuum condition. his type of leak may be detected by using the scan tool Purge/Seal function to create a vacuum in the Evaporative Emissions System and then observe the FTP sensor parameter for vacuum decay.
PI-04982011-08-01. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING; TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT. 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. *RM
PIE-01362011-06-11. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT; TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING; SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB. GM: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. THERE ARE TWO POSSIBLE FAULT CODES STORED. 2010-2011 MALIBU. *RM
SB-08-05-23-006E2011-05-11. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR. GM: DUE TO NEW BRAKE ROTOR STYLE THERE MAY BE A NOISE OR PULSATION FELT IN THE BRAKES. THERE IS A PROPER DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *RM

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.