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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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PIP55402018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
PIP5472D2018-02-21. 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.
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.
PIC5650D2018-01-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies.
PIT5354B2018-01-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician how to determine if the vehicle is equipped with wireless fidelity. Technician should check the Regular Production Option Code list for (VV4).
PIC5491K2018-01-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics.
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.
PIC5839D2018-01-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a clock that is slow to update while driving when the clock auto set feature enabled. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
PIC6194E2018-01-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the High Voltage Drive Motor Battery, for the 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has been placed on a parts restriction. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
PIP55352018-01-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician that a repeat P2097 after the latest calibrations have been installed is being investigatedby powertrain. It provides direction to validate proper engine oil level and to replace both Heated Oxygen Sensors. It advises the dealer to pleasecommunicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is currently evaluating this concern.
PIC6229B2018-01-16. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a crank but engine does not start concern.Technician will use this publication to reset the battery low state of charge concern after extended crank where the vehicle will no longer crank anymore and the cause of the no start concern is repaired.If Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA is the only Diagnostic Trouble Code set this could be caused by an internal fault in the high voltage battery and SI diagnosis will have to be followed for further diagnosis.
PIP5366B2018-01-16. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some owners may notice at roughly 3/4 of the way through the accelerator pedal travel there is a click felt in the pedal also the pedal gets harder to push. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
GCUS-3-7452017-12-22. Service bulletin. SEATS. 16037 Service Update. If the seat is lowered to the lowest position, certain wiring harness routing may allow the seat harness to be pinched between the seat recliner gear mechanism and the rear height adjuster link. Individual circuits in the seat harness, including the side air bag deployment loop, ventilation function and lumbar support may be damaged. Dealers are to check the front seat harness routing and wrap the excess harness with a tie strap. If there is any evidence of wiring harness damage, replace the seat harness.
17-NA-2442017-12-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides information on Information on How to Prevent Inadvertent Vehicle Starting from Key Fob or OnStar Mobile Application and where to locate the information for future use.
17-NA-2422017-12-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides to the tech the new version of SPS that will prompt warnings when trying to reprogram modules that have been already reprogrammed.
17-NA-2302017-12-22. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This informational bulletin provides information on mcgard wheel locks and if the key ever fractures that they will replace it via the website provided.
17-NA-2292017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of moisture/dampness found in front floor foot well area and/or repeat radio inoperative.
17-NA-2272017-12-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This informational Bulletin provides some Diagnostic Tips for preventing unnecessary HV Battery Pack replacement.
17-NA-2092017-12-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of finding water in the rear compartment and/or rear passenger floor area.
17-NA-1702017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin explains the Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
17-NA-1472017-12-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to perform diagnostics on the codes set and if no problem is found, to replace either the input or output speed sensor.
17-NA-0232017-12-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This technical bulletin provides information on revised software to correct the reading on the fuel gauge due to not reading full after fill up.
11-08-49-001V2017-12-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.
04-00-89-015P2017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.

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