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1997 CHEVROLET Malibu
6 Recalls for 1997 CHEVROLET Malibu
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-08 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE “SALT BELT” STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. IF A BUILDUP OF SNOW OR ICE RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM, THE PIVOT HOUSING CAN CRACK AND THE WIPERS WILL NOT OPERATE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT HOUSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 14, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. |
| 1997-06-28 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FASTENERS THAT SECURE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TIE BAR WERE OMITTED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG MODULE FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE FASTENERS AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ANY FASTENERS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. |
| 2014-07-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM’s number for this recall is 14350. |
| 2009-04-07 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS. Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589. |
| 2007-03-12 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O’RING AND RETAINER. Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770. |
| 2003-12-11 | STEERING:RACK AND PINION | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. |
5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 CHEVROLET Malibu
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-30 | engine | |||
| 2008-08-30 | OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box) | |||
| 2008-08-30 | lights (exterior & interior) | |||
| 2008-08-30 | tire | |||
| 2008-08-30 | engine |
0 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 CHEVROLET Malibu
| Date | Component |
|---|
10 Investigations for 1997 CHEVROLET Malibu
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-03-27 | 2001-08-09 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |
| 2004-07-07 | 2005-01-13 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | |
| 2003-01-02 | 2003-09-15 | STEERING | |
| 2001-11-14 | 2002-04-04 | STEERING | |
| 2000-07-12 | 2001-03-06 | VISIBILITY | |
| 2004-07-07 | 2005-01-13 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |
| 2002-04-04 | 2002-12-10 | STEERING:RACK AND PINION | |
| 2000-02-22 | 2000-07-12 | VISIBILITY | |
| 2003-01-02 | 2003-09-15 | STEERING:RACK AND PINION | |
| 2002-04-04 | 2002-12-10 | STEERING |
109 Service Alerts for 1997 CHEVROLET Malibu
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019-11-22 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-22 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-09-18 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-09-05 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-31 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-31 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-31 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-05-09 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-03-15 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-12-04 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-10-23 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-10-23 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-08-01 | 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SOME ONWERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE MOLDING ALONG THE REAR (TRUNK) COMPARTMENT OPENING AT THE STRIKER IS LOOSE OR BROKEN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-12-01 | 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER OR IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-10-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
INFORMATION REGARDING SQUAWK NOISE FROM FRONT AND/OR REAR SUSPENSION. *YH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-01 | 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-01-29 | 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING GEAR LOWER PINION BEARING, SAFETY RECALL 03062. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-11-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEUTRAL FLARE AND/OR RPM FLARE WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1810, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1815 SET. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-12-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
ENGINEERING CHANGES TO THE VALVE BODY, PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE, 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE AND BORE FOR 2002-2003 MODEL YEAR 4T45E TRANSAXLES AND SUBSEQUENT OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH AFFECT 1995-2001 MODEL YEAR TRANSAXLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-02-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-02-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN A SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-01-01 | 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES – JUMPER HARNESS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-02-27 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0112, P0113, P1111 OR P1112. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-02-04 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT AN INTERMITTENT SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT AND/OR AN ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT OFF WHICH MAY ILLUMINATE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-11-07 | 160000 STRUCTURE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF WATER LEAKING INTO THE CAR ON THE FRONT FLOOR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-08-01 | 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT A STOP AND / OR TAIL LAMP MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY, OR THAT THE TAIL LAMP HAS WATER IN IT. TO INCLUDE CHEVROLET CLASSIC 2005. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-07 | 136300 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
ALL GMC DEALERS PLEASE DISREGARD ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE WIA20010111 TRANSMITTED 8/7/2001. *YD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-07 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ALL GMC DEALERS PLEASE DISREGARD ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE WIA20010111 TRANSMITTED 8/7/2001. *YD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-03-01 | 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REVISED BRAKE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-05-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE’S INSTRUMENT PANEL. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-02-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE FRONT AND/OR REAR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-04-15 | 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-01 | 183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION (INSTALL ACCELERATOR CABLE AND CLIP). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-01 | 220000 SEATS
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT SEAT RATTLES WHEN UNOCCUPIED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-02-22 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2006-09-01 | 012000 STEERING:COLUMN
REVISED TILT STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-11-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RESETS WHEN ON-BOARD HAM RADIO IS KEYED. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-11-01 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
CONCERN WITH PARK LAMPS STAY ON WITH HEADLAMP SWITCH IN “OFF” POSITION. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-10-01 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-03-01 | 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT DISC BRAKE PULSATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT WEAK FM RADIO RECEPTION AND / OR NO AM RADIO RECEPTION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-10-17 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STARTS AND IMMEDIATELY STALLS AND THEN CAN BE RESTARTED AND WILL RUN NORMALLY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-01-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HVAC WILL CHANGE FROM RECIRC MODE TO FRESH AIR MODE WHEN DRIVING. *SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-03-01 | 040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
INCORRECT OUTER BACKING PLATE. OUTER BACKING PLATE HAS SHORT CENTRE PROTUSION. OUTER BACKING PLATE SHOULD HAVE TALL CENTER PROTRUSION. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, AND P0304 INDICATING ENGINE MISFIRE CONDITIONS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-12-12 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A BRAKE PEDAL RATTLE OR CLUNK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-06-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-10-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-07-01 | 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE CHIME SOUNDS WHEN KEY IS REMOVED FROM IGNITION, INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF POWER DOOR LOCKS, KEYLESS ENTRY, STEERING COLUMN LOCK OR MEMORY SEATS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-04-01 | 220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING PREMATURE WEAR OF LEATHER MATERIAL ON BUCKET SEATBACK BOLSTER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-06-21 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE BRAKE ALIGN KIT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-06-20 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT A STOP AND / OR TAIL LAMP MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY OR THAT THE LAMP ASSEMBLY HAS WATER IN IT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-08-01 | 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SUBJECT ON CLUSTERS FOR 1997-98 VEHICLES – CIRCUIT BOARD UPDATE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-05-15 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REPEAT BRAKE PULSATION AFTER AN INITIAL BRAKE REPAIR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-04-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-05-01 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE MOLDING ALONG THE REAR (TRUNK) COMPARTMENT OPENING AT THE STRIKER IS LOOSE OR BROKEN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-02-26 | 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *TT *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-09-05 | 020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE FRONT OR REAR SUSPENSION AREA. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
HIGH EFFORT NEEDED FOR DOOR OPENING/CLOSING IN COLD WEATHER. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-07-01 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE PAINT MAY BE WEARING OFF THE FRONT DOOR ON THE INSIDE OF THE A PILLAR, WHERE A SEAL PATCH IS PLACED OVER A WELDED JOINT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-07-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE’S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-01-01 | 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES – JUMPER HARNESS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-10-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 4T40-E (MN4) AND 4T45-E (MN5) FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTC P0741, P0742, P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P1811, HARSH SHIFTS, SLIPS, NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-12-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-04-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE REGARDING REVISED BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-12-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ADDRESSING CONCERNS OF COLD AIR ENTERING VEHICLE AROUND DOOR HANDLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-12-01 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LEAKAGE OF A FEW DROPS OF COOLANT AFTER PARKING THEIR VEHICLE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-15 | 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS HOOD CABLE FREEZING. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HOOD RELEASE CABLE WILL NOT OPEN THE HOOD. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-13 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING A NO CRANK NO START, CRANK NO START, NO START OR A START DOESN’T RUN THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY A THEFT SYSTEM LIGHT AND / OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-01 | 220000 SEATS
SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
LOW PITCH RATTLE, CLUNK AND/OR SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE DURING LOW SPEEDS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-11-01 | 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 1M531582 OR 16145701 MAY EXHIBIT A CREAK / POP NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-10-01 | 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE RESET PROCEDURE AFTER BATTERY DISCONNECT/REPLACEMENT WITH KEY IN ON POSITION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-01-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNK, RATTLE NOISE FROM THE UNDERBODY OR FRONT SUSPENSION. *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-09-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-06-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. WITH STORED CODES P0112, P0113, P1111 OR P1112. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-04 | 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SUBJECT REGARDING RESCISSION OF STOP SALE OF REAR COMPARTMENT LID INTERNAL RELEASE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-06 | 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SUBJECT REGARDING A STOP SALE OF REAR COMPARTMENT LID INTERNAL RELEASE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-01-01 | 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION OR SERIAL DATA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN HISTORY. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-10-01 | 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK /SQUAWK TYPE NOISE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-10-01 | 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CONCERNS REGARDING THE PASSENGER FRONT FLOOR CARPET BEING WET OR WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND/ OR HVAC MODULE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
DELAY ENGAGEMENT INTO DRIVE AFTER COLD SOAK (REPLACE WITH REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH HOUSING ASSEMBLY COMPLETE). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
VIBRATION AT IDLE AND INCREASED ENGINE NOISE ON ACCELERATION (REPLACE FRONT/REAR TORQUE REACTION MOUNTS). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-10-01 | 220000 SEATS
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE APPEARS TO BE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE LEATHER MATERIAL ON FRONT AND REAR SEATS.*TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-06-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CONDITIONS REGARDING WEAK OR DISCHARGED BATTERY, SLOW STARTING, GEN OR MIL LAMP ON, VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-11-01 | 220000 SEATS
COMMENTS THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-08-26 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-05-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-05-01 | 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THEY CLOSE THE HOOD, THE PRIMARY LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-08-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO FRONT AND / OR REAR STABILIZER SHAFT SQUAWK / SQUEAK NOISE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-08-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEALING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING A BRAKE APPLICATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-11-01 | 017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-02-01 | 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CREAK OR POP NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THIS MAY OCCUR ON TURNS, ON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, OR ON MANEUVERS THAT TWIST THE SUSPENSION. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-08-01 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-08-01 | 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR AN ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-01-24 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR DOORS HAVE HIGH SWING EFFORT WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-04-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-04-01 | 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT IS SLOW TO RETRACT WHEN NOT IN USE, OR NOT LONG ENOUGH. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-01-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A COLD ENGINE IDLE HUNT OR SURGE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-08-01 | 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SDM REPROGRAM – CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT (U.S. ONLY). *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-07-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCES WITH UNSTABLED ENGINE IDLE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING OVERNIGHT COLD SOAK CONDITIONS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-01 | 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
COOLANT LOSS, VISIBLE COOLANT LEAKAGE, LOW COOLANT LAMP ON OR COOLANT ODOR CAUSED BY COOLANT LEAKAGE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997 CHEVROLET Malibu
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