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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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21NA0592021-05-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin advises that the new transmission may require the transfer of the power inverter module.
110089005Q2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
1008110001I2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
21NA0452021-05-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This service bulletin informs dealers that a new Power Brake Booster Vacuum Cap will need to be replaced when installing the revised Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe to correct DTCs being set due to misrouting of brake booster vacuum pipe.
21NA0432021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
20NA1382021-05-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
20NA1322021-05-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
20NA0472021-05-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Front or Rear Crankshaft Oil Leak, MIL Illuminated with DTC P1101 Set.
18NA3062021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
18NA0992021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
18NA0692021-05-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Poor Engine Performance in Extremely cold weather conditions, CAC Icing, MIL Illuminated with DTCs set.
16NA1092021-05-03. Service bulletin. STEERING. This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
PIP5163E2021-04-19. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of 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.
PIC5260D2021-04-19. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
PIP5540G2021-04-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR. 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.
PIP5725A2021-04-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in driving and fuel use. Due to the surplus of winter grade fuel sitting in storage (pipelines/stations) the EPA is waiving the fuel vapor requirement. This will extend the use of winter fuel into the summer months. The drivability concerns should not be single events but should be multiple occurrences associated with hot days.
150603002H2021-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers Correct battery cold cranking amperage (CCA) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL-50313. Access to the battery specification label, which contains the OEM part number and CCA rating and type, may be difficult without component removal. Refer to the table below for the original equipment ratings and part numbers used to set up a proper battery test. There has been some confusion as to the correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement. Refer to the table below for the correct battery warranty replacement. The correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement in the catalog is designated by the "Original Equipment Replacement" note in the description field.
150089005A2021-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
150089004B2021-04-16. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component
070849020M2021-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
17-NA-3372021-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. All or Some Options May Be Missing from Driver Information Center (DIC) “Info Pages” Menu Due to Them Not Being Selected Condition Some customers may comment that with the “Info” option selected from the main menu (1), the “Info Pages” are blank (2) when scrolling up and down. If information is present when scrolling up and down, they may also comment that certain items are missing when compared to other like vehicles Cause This condition may be caused when all/some of the options not being selected in the “active info pages” menu. Correction If this concern is encountered, determine if all/any of the selections in the “active info pages” menu are not selected. To do this, follow the steps listed below.
17-NA-3262021-04-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS. Rear Brake Squeak Type Noise Condition Some customers may comment on a squeak type noise heard from the rear brakes when cold. This noise will typically occur on first brake apply when the brakes are cold. Note: This condition may not be duplicated if the brakes are warm. Correction Replace the rear brake pads
17-NA-3262021-04-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS. Rear Brake Squeak Type Noise Involved Region or Country North America and N.A. Export Regions Condition Some customers may comment on a squeak type noise heard from the rear brakes when cold. This noise will typically occur on first brake apply when the brakes are cold. Note: This condition may not be duplicated if the brakes are warm. Correction Replace the rear brake pads.
16-NA-3942021-04-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Poor A/C Performance
16-NA-3962021-04-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Intermittent Operation of Key Fobs, Door Unlock Inoperative “No Remote Detected” Message with Possible TPM MIL Some customers may comment on intermittent loss of Key Fob and/or Passive Entry, Passive Start functions. This may be accompanied with a “No Remote Detected” message on the DIC. Other symptoms may include: • Passive Locking system locking keys in vehicle • Push button start system failure to respond (cannot “start” or “stop”) with “no remote detected” message • Passive entry system not responding to Lock/Unlock commands • System not responding to active FOB key press – lock, unlock, hatch/trunk, remote start and panic all inoperative • Tire pressure monitor indicator illuminated with DTC's C0750, C0755, C0760 and C0765 with Symptom :29 – Too Few Pulses. Cause This may be due to issues internal to the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver.

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