2021 Chevrolet Malibu TSBs
692 manufacturer communications for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2021 Malibu problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.
What the bulletins cover
Warranty extensions, campaigns & software updates
Worth checking your VIN against — these can mean free or reimbursed work if your vehicle qualifies.
Improvements to OnStar functionality.
Improvements to OnStar functionality. During the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. This is expected behavior when an update package is onboard the vehicle. Do not service your vehicle during installation.
Improvements to OnStar functionality. During the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. This is expected behavior when an update package is onboard the vehicle. Do not service your vehicle during installation.
Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase. If such a notice is not provided to GM, then the vehicle owner is prevented from…
Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase. If such a notice is not provided to GM, then the vehicle owner is prevented from…
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The…
This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
Most recent service bulletins
The 20 most recent of 692 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
PIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will…
Emission Recall. Additional VINs moved to Open status.
Emission Recall. Additional VINs Moved to ‘Open’ Status
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
Emission Recall. Fuel Pump Power Control Module. Additional VINs Moved to ‘Open’ Status
This PI advised dealer technicians of possible causes of diesel fuel contamination in gasoline powered vehicles and advises of warranty direction.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This Preliminary Information addresses an issue with the odometer displaying dashes and provides direction for the dealership/technician.
Emission Recall. Additional VINs moved to Open status.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical…
This PI advises to get a session log for transmissions with broken chains
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.