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Service bulletins for the 2017 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.

1345 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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16NA3942018-04-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the A/C heat exchanger for possible weak welds, that may leak refrigerant causing the A/C system to not work properly.
PIP5465A2018-03-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have smoke from exhaust system and a coolant loss. Technician will need to replace the Exhaust Heat Exchanger assembly if signs of coolant are found internal after a coolant pressure test.
PIP5226B2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
PIP5540A2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
PIC6303A2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates to look for other codesP0AEE, P0AF3, P0BD2, P0BD7, P0BDC, P0BE1 if a customer comes in with a Mil Request.
PIP55392018-01-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer that the turbocharger wastegate actuator - rod assembly should be replaced as an individual component if found to be broken or damaged. That complete turbocharger replacement is not recommended. To also install the spring washer as directed by 17-NA-007 anytime that the wastegate actuator assembly is replaced.
PIP5472C2018-01-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. 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 that if the engine misfires during very specific cold start conditions, to replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and to retest for the concern.
PIP5417B2018-01-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: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.
00-06-01-026H2017-12-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
PIP5418A2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. This Preliminary Information is to assist in the isolation of a rattle noise from the turbocharger wastegate actuator rod.
PIP5517A2017-11-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary information communicates the following to the dealer. If an engine oil leak has been isolated to the front crankshaft seal, check for misfires low engine compression and/or cylinder leakage readings. These issues could cause excessive positive crankcase pressure leading to engine oil leaks.
PI0653D2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. This preliminary informational bulletin was created to inform Service Agents or Dealers, they may be charged back for parts and labor due to the turbo-chargers are being returned to the Warranty Parts center damaged, improperly assembled or missing parts and advising to properly package the complete turbochargers. (New models and RPOs added)
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.
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-0072017-08-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a anti rattle spring on the actuator arm for the turbo and to correct the customers concern of a rattle noise heard from front of the engine.
16-NA-3672017-08-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin explains the need to change the oil used in the LFV, LE2 engines, to a dexos 1 full synthetic to avoid piston damage.
PIP54452017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2096 or P2097. Technician will need to check the rear Heated Oxygen Sensor circuit resistance, terminal tensions, crimps and locks. Technician will also need to check for any crankcase, induction or exhaust system air leaks. If not issues found dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
PIP5163B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, an out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
PI1223B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information on black smoke and rough idle on cold start.
09-06-04-026M2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.
17-NA-1202017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the outlet radiator hose and radiator core brackets if the customers concerned of a coolant leak.
PIP5421B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. 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.
PIP5029H2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon, an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed. Update added part numbers for the cleaner and model years.
PIP54722017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 that if the engine misfires during very specific cold start conditions, to replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and to retest for the concern.
GCUS-3-8442017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 17069 - Service Update. The counter bore in the torque converter housing used for auxiliary coolant pump attachment was drilled deeper than specification. The increased counter bore depth limits the usable thread distance for the original fastener to contact. There is only one fastener used to hold the pump. Replace the double ended auxiliary coolant pump mounting stud with revised attachment bolt.

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