2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID Recall

Campaign:
16V521000 on 07/07/2016
Component:
Hybrid propulsion system
Manufactured:
10/26/2015 - 06/02/2016
Affected:
534
Defect:
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 malibu hybrid vehicles manufactured october 27, 2015, to june 3, 2016. the affected vehicles have a shut-off switch for the high voltage battery for use when servicing the vehicle. this manual service disconnect switch (msd) may not be properly installed and thus may not lock into position, unexpectedly disconnecting the high-voltage power while driving, effectively stalling the vehicle.
Consequence:
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the msd and correct the installation, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on august 10, 2016. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 51230.
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.

2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID TSBs (56)

Bulletin:
SB-16-NA-107
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer concern of radio inoperative, blue screen, am clipping noise, hd on/off status not retained in stations, time lag on transitions, no audio with intern
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-16-NA-042
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This informational bulletin announces that gm is offering an android auto feature upgrade for 2016 model year vehicles.
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-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:
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:
16NA019
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides the procedures to complete a transsmission adaptive learn on all the different types of vehicles and transmissions based on rpo options to correct a condition of harsh shifts on hard accellerations.
Bulletin:
16NA043
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the correct information that is needed to correctly know what tpm sensor is needed to be installed on vehicles if there is accessory wheels installed and who to contact when the accessory wheels will not
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:
16NA239
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to enable the 4g lte wifi on newly delivered vehicles for some vehicles that were not shipped with the feature not enabled.
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:
16NA242
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides diagnostic tips to help correct multiple concerns regarding the usb port being inoperative or unable to play music through the usb port.
Bulletin:
16NA246
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on locating and reconnecting airbag connectors that are not fully seated to correct a customer concern of an airbag warning lamp illuminated, or one, or more, airbag dtc(s) set.
Bulletin:
16NA249
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
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:
140089004B
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings configuration for various vehicles and applying a qr code sticker or barcode sticker to the fob.
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:
PIE0365A
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This engineering informational bulletin is ending the need for information from the field of vehicles with the condition of usb port inoperative.
Bulletin:
PIC6194A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician the high voltage drive motor battery, for the 2016-2017 chevrolet malibu hybrid has been placed on a parts restriction. dealer will need to call general motors technical ass
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:
PIP5373A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an engine control module when getting a service programming system error code e4491 or e4423. in some cases techline customer support center may
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:
PIT5411F
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the human machine interface, radio or tuner, radio controls, integrated center stack, display, and media disc players are placed on restriction through the general motor
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:
PIC6197
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. phone will not connect to android auto.
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:
PIP5189B
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of black smoke when starting the vehicle after sitting.
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:
PIC6194
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the high voltage drive motor battery, for the 2016-2017 chevrolet malibu hybrid, has been placed on a parts restriction. the technician will need to call the general mo
Bulletin:
PIC6173A
Component:
031100 service brakes, electric
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician effective february 19, 2016, the following brake components for the chevrolet volt and the chevrolet malbu hybrid are being placed on restriction through the technical assist
Bulletin:
PIC6219
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a blank radio display. dealer should advise the customer general motors is working on a solution to the concern.
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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