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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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PI1412A2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a Diagnostic Tip for DTC P305F to inspect for a unsecured ground wire at the auxiliry batter cables
16-NA-0512017-08-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove debris build up around the shutters when vehicles have snow and/or ice buildup in the front lower grille area of the vehicle, which could prevent the active aero shutters from opening or closing.
16-NA-0052017-08-31. Service bulletin. SEATS. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to free the seatback panel from the stuck position for concerns regarding the power seatback stuck in the full forward/rearward position
16-NA-0412017-08-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. This informational bulletin provides Information on Underhood Fascia Fasteners Appear to be Loose, when in fact they are intended to be in the position
16-NA-0402017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the fact there is no programming required on the accessory remote start kit
16-NA-0392017-08-31. Service bulletin. STEERING; STEERING:COLUMN. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to Inspecting and/or Re-Adjusting Both (Inner and Outer) Intermediate Steering Shafts Boots on vehicles with the concern of Groan, Squeak and/or Rubbing Type Noise Heard When Turning Steering Wheel
11-00-89-005I2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm (U.S. Only)
02-08-42-001I2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS. This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
04-06-01-029H2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin provides information on Unscheduled Supplemental Services (Including Flushing Services and Additives) and Proper Use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules (U.S. Only)
12-09-41-002C2017-08-31. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; AIR BAGS. This informational bulletin provides information on Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On or Set DTC B101D When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat
08-08-44-015F2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This informational bulletin provides Information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and Instrument Panel Clusters (IPCs)
16-NA-0332017-08-31. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the sunroof window motor for vehicles with the condition of sunroof or sunshade inoperatice and DTC U151B
16-NA-0322017-08-31. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the BCM to correct a condition of inconsistant or erratic sunroof operation
01-08-42-001K2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
02-08-98-002F2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly repair rust on the hem flange on doors for vehicles that have the condition of rust showing at hem flange
16-NA-0292017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This informational bulletin provides Diagnostic Tips for Brakes Dragging, Pull or Grab and/or ABS Light Illuminated
PI1426A2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This preliminary informational bulletin provides Diagnostic Tips for Stop/Start and AutoStop Operation on vehicles that have a conditon of AutoStop mode not engaging and vehicle automaticlly restarts during a autostop event
PIP5417A2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to utilizing crankcase pressure testing to aid in engine oil leak diagnostics. The technician is directed to perform the testing and to check related components based on the results.
PIP5390A2017-08-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 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.
17-NA-0522017-08-31. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This Informational bulletin outlines the recommendations for aluminum and chrome wheel refinishing.
17-NA-0472017-08-31. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STEERING. This bulletin provides information on how to properly clean wheel speed sensors and wheel bearings that may cause conditions of EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message -Click Or Ratchet Noise- Service Traction Message - Service Stabilitrak Message - Service Steering Message due to dirt and debris.
17-NA-0452017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This informational bulletin provides Information on Using Voice Pass-Thru to Access Voice Recognition Commands on Cell Phone and how it does not work on models equipped with IOA and IOB radios.
17-NA-0422017-08-31. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the EBCM to correct the customers concern of the brake stopping the vehicle all the way to 0 mph before being able to use the throttle again.
17-NA-0392017-08-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides additional information on what oil to use in the 2.0L engines to eliminate the risk of engine/piston failure.
17-NA-0372017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the garage door opener transmitter to correct a condition of poor range for the garage door opener.

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