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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

1077 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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18NA0152019-09-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to fill the cooling system if a customer experiences a condition of Gurgle or Water Rush Noise from Dash Area Upon a Stop due to the system not being filled all the way.
16NA1092019-09-23. Service bulletin. STEERING. This technical 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.
N1821983302019-08-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. N182198330 - Service Update - Certain 2017 and 2019 model year Chevrolet Cruze vehicles, 2018 model year Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, 2018 model year GMC Terrain vehicles, and 2019 model year Buick Cascada vehicles may have been built with an Engine Control Module (ECM) that does not respond to on board diagnostic (OBD) test tools with the required calibration verification numbers. These ECM?s may not diagnose memory faults and take designed fail-safe remedial actions. Dealers are to reprogram the ECM with the latest calibration.
PIE0508B2019-08-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This engineering information PI ends the need for information from the field to visually inspect the wiring harness and X5 connector that is plugged directly into the UBEC for signs of a thermal event.
990089019R2019-08-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides process information for the (GWM) and (WPC) parts return program.
16NA2862019-08-19. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This Bulletin provides information, tips and graphics regarding specific Hybrid vehicle hydraulic brake system failures, emphasizing disc brake caliper guide pin failures.
PIT56982019-08-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
PIC6208D2019-08-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates that when a customer or technician attempts to add a new transmitter to a vehicle following the adding transmitters without Service Programming System procedure the procedure will not complete and a message "Remote Learn Pending" will be displayed on the Driver Information Center. In the past to perform the new transmitter procedure only one previously learned transmitter was required but this is no longer the case. Now, two previously learned transmitters are required to be placed into the cup holder and then the new transmitter to be programmed placed in the transmitter pocket. If this new procedure is not followed, the "adding transmitters without Service Programming System" cannot be performed. The technician will be forced to add a transmitter using Service Programming System.
PIC5779K2019-08-12. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
PIT5569A2019-08-12. Service bulletin. WHEELS; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
PIT3099R2019-08-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact Partech and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
PIT5535D2019-08-12. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Front Camera, Service Lane Departure Warning, and Service Lane Keep Assist Message. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code B1008 Sym 4B set. Technician will need to check the windshield to ensure it is not aftermarket. Technician will also check for anything that may impair the front view camera and ensure the camera is properly mounted.
PIC6244D2019-08-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Shift to Park message on the Driver Information Center. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P1AEE, P1AEF, P1AF0, P1AF2, and P1E22. Technician will need to replace the transmission. Technician will need to review the latest version of PIP5321 for the Volt and PIP5390 for the Malibu.
1308116001E2019-07-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
100845001G2019-07-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
090604026Q2019-07-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
060847001O2019-07-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
050604022Q2019-07-29. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
000601012J2019-07-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
19NA1042019-07-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
16NA3382019-07-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
16NA2222019-07-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
PIP5657A2019-07-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a misfire occuring due to a broken center insulator on the spark plug.
PIP4670G2019-07-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
PIP56572019-07-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a misfire occuring due to a broken center insulator on the spark plug.

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