Service bulletins for the 2016 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.
1562 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 18NA073 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear that require repair and not engine replacement. |
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| 090089002N | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer. |
| 040089015N | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures. |
| 030603004T | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Battery Testing and Warranty Replacement Requirements (North America ONLY) |
| PIP5472D | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. A technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P050D set as current or history. The technician is advised to first perform the SI diagnostic. That if the diagnostic fails to isolate the concern, then replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and to retest for the concern. |
| 08-08-44-029F | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on an updated warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products through GM authorized Electronic Service Centers (ESCs) (U.S. and Canada). |
| 15-NA-030 | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on the use of non-GM approved battery chargers and booster packs. |
| 15-NA-017 | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on Causal Part requirements for transactions submitted to GM for payment. |
| 08-08-44-029E | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on an updated warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products through GM authorized Electronic Service Centers (ESCs) (U.S. and Canada). |
| 17-NA-170 | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin explains the Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns. |
| 04-00-89-015P | 2017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures. |
| PIP5534 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostics to assist the dealer technician with diagnosing and repairing trouble code P2097. |
| PIP5482B | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary information communicatesthe steps to diagnose and repair the concern of MIL on with DTC'sP0335 P0340 P0365 set current or in history. The Technician is advised to Perform theBattery Inspection / Test in Service Information using the GR8 /EL 50313 - 20Battery Tester. The Technician will make repairs or release the vehicle based on the results of the testing. |
| PIC6297A | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary information communicates that engineering has found a fix for P3260. |
| PIP5529 | 2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnosticsand repairto assist in resolving a malfunction indicator lampillumination due to any combination of diagnostic trouble codes P0068 P0101 P0106 P0171 P0131 P0137 P0324 P0326 P0331 P0506. |
| PIP5421E | 2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may be running rough with a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set. Technician will need to perform an Engine Compression Testing in Service Information. If excessive leakage to the crankcase is isolated, check piston and cylinder wall condition. Technician should perform the repair per the level of damage. If the cylinder wall surface has not been compromised, only piston replacement is required. |
| PIP5390C | 2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Malibu 5ET50 Hybrid Transmission and Component has a part restriction program. The dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center (Technical Assistance Center) for further assistance. |
| PIE0377 | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Check Engine Light Illuminated with Possible DTCs P057C or P057D Set. |
| 11-00-89-005J | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Goodwill Tools, Customer Enthusiasm, and Policy Guidelines. |
| 09-00-89-016E | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty nonadministrative bulletin provides information on the proper use of the labor op 0600014. |
| 09-00-89-008C | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Warranty Admin bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process. |
| 08-08-44-029G | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products for U.S. and Canada dealers only. |
| 07-00-89-037J | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs. |
| 01-00-89-010L | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS). |
| 16-NA-158 | 2017-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on a new U.S. dealer special tool loan program. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.