2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU ECO Recall

Campaign:: 13V173000 on 05/05/2013
Component:: Electrical system
Manufactured:: 06/20/2011 - 11/14/2012
Affected:: 42,904
Defect:: General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 buick lacrosse and regal, and model year 2013 chevrolet malibu eco vehicles equipped with eassist. these vehicles may have a condition in which the generator control module (gcm) may not function properly. this could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.
Consequence:: If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. in addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.
Correction:: Gm will notify owners and dealers will test the gcm and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on june 11, 2013. owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. gm's recall campaign number is 13136.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU ECO TSBs (101)

Bulletin:: PIC-5520
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Buick/chevrolet: the battery module and eassist generator control for bas+(hybrid) exchange process is being placed on restrictions. *pe updated 5/8/2013 *js updated on 6/26/2013. *kb updated on 7/8/2013. *kb
Bulletin:: PIP-5033-C
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: General motors: eassist message or the battery indicator message may be illuminated. *kb
Bulletin:: SB12-08-132-001A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: General motors: on some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are common accessed electrical systems that are affected by devices that are plugged in and become inoperative due to an open fuse an
Bulletin:: PIP-4920K
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: General motors: tac part restriction for the bas+ (hybrid) eassist. *kb updated 05/16/2014 *js
Bulletin:: PI-0018-B
Component:: 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:: General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. model 2008-2014 vehicles and trucks. *pe
Bulletin:: PI-1235
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: General motors: due to loose ground terminal connections, in some vehicles and trucks experience, accessories malfunctions, dic messages, ipc warning indicators, ses light on. *pe
Bulletin:: PIP4920N
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: General motors 2012-2015 buick lacrosse, regal e assist , 2013-2014 chevrolet malibu eco assist, 2014 chevrolet impala assist equipped with eassist. information regarding restriction of bas+(hybrid) eassist tac parts. *lj
Bulletin:: SB-12238-A
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-12238B-A
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-13136-A
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-13142-A
Component:: 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-12238-D
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-13136-B
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-13142-B
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-13136-C
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-0000156089-A
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-0000165266-A
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-0000166497-A
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-0000166498-A
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-12-00-89-008
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-12238
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-12238-A
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-12238-B
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIP4993A
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIP4989C
Component:: 061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIP4920K
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIP4920J
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIE0261
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIE0242
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 12238C
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 12238D
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIP4920L
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIP4920M
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 13136
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 13136A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 13136B
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 13136C
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 13142
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 13142A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 13142B
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PI693C
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIC5520E
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIC5706B
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIC5720A
Component:: 030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIC5520L
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIC5959A
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIC5520F
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIC5520G
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIC5520H
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIC5520J
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIC5626A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIC5656B
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PIP4920H
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SB-16-NA-109
Component:: 016000 steering:electric power assist system
Summary:: "this technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the steering gear for a normal condition of grease or sealant on exterior case of gear due to the manufacturing process."
Bulletin:: SB-03-07-29-004K
Component:: 102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:: This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
Bulletin:: PI-0281-E
Component:: 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:: This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Bulletin:: PI-0754-B
Component:: 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
Bulletin:: SB-16-NA-117
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on the purpose of magnetic drain plugs.
Bulletin:: SB-16-NA-119
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: This warranty administration bulletin provides information on gm's policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
Bulletin:: SB-07-06-01-016C
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil filter replacement
Bulletin:: SB-06-08-47-001L
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides warranty information on using the service programming system (sps) for programming control modules
Bulletin:: SB-03-06-03-004Q
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on using the el-50313 midtronics gr8 battery tester/charger for diagnosing battery replacements and maintaining batteries on new vehicles in dealer inventory.
Bulletin:: SB-15-06-03-001B
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful on diagnosing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
Bulletin:: SB-10-08-46-001C
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: "this technical bulletin provides a procedure to contact onstar for hard mute request to correct a customer concern when the radio is on, it does not mute enough when the onstar® turn-by-turn navigation directions are announced due to custo
Bulletin:: SB-16NA-131
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on vehicles designed to operate on gaseous fuels.
Bulletin:: SB-02-07-30-029Z
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: This informational bulletin provide information on the product quality center (pqc) assembly replacement process.
Bulletin:: PIC-5260-A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Bulletin:: PIC-4935-E
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
Bulletin:: PIC-6198
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of a dead battery after leaving the vehicle during a bluetooth call.
Bulletin:: PIC-5374-D
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. the technician is provided in
Bulletin:: PIP-5394
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the eassist drive motor generator battery section are no longer on restriction and does not require general motors technical assistance center case number.
Bulletin:: PIP-3140-G
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. technician should look for non - general motors a
Bulletin:: PIP5094A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of
Bulletin:: 16NA119
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
Bulletin:: 16NA241
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the cylinders for damaged pistons and determine if the use of aftermarket calibrations or performance parts may be the cause.
Bulletin:: 000601012F
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
Bulletin:: 000601026I
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
Bulletin:: 030603004R
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
Bulletin:: 030604017I
Component:: 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:: This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
Bulletin:: 070898001B
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of 'clipping' to repair collision damage to vehicles. gm has not tested or validated a 'clipped vehicle' repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repai
Bulletin:: 110849001S
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. and canada.
Bulletin:: PI0388F
Component:: 150000 seat belts
Summary:: This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
Bulletin:: PI1394A
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
Bulletin:: PIC6198
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of a dead battery after leaving the vehicle during a bluetooth call.
Bulletin:: PIP4786C
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code p0521 in the engine control module. technician shoul
Bulletin:: PIT5074J
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking
Bulletin:: PIC4707E
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. the vehicle's xm travel link may be inopertive.
Bulletin:: PIC4935E
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
Bulletin:: PIC5088F
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern. the vehicle's xm radio only has xm preveiw channels.
Bulletin:: PIC5260A
Component:: 130000 visibility
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Bulletin:: PIC5374D
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. the technician is provided in
Bulletin:: PIC6193A
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician to contact the gm technical assistance center for further instructions. the concern is the radio may be unable to save xm favorite stations.
Bulletin:: PIC6198A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on steps to perform to determine if the customer's battery drain concern is being caused by a known concern with bluetooth call transfer operation when exiting the vehicle. i
Bulletin:: PIP5168E
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern, and the steps to repair the concern of the vehicle cranks but does not start. the technician is to inspect for a sheared cam pin in the
Bulletin:: PIT5389A
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. the vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
Bulletin:: PI0086D
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
Bulletin:: PI0373A
Component:: 135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Summary:: This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
Bulletin:: 120089008
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on the serviceability of high voltage volt batteries and the essential tools used to service them
Bulletin:: PIT3271G
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
Bulletin:: PIC5720B
Component:: 046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps needed to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have buzz or hum noise is heard in the right front at times. also may have a antilock braking sys
Bulletin:: GCUS-3-848
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: 44180 02 - customer satisfaction. certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with ne

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