Chevrolet M Series 1998
Model M Series made in 1998 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains as well as 24 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 990604037 | 09/01/1999 | 608390 | Subject on on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements. *mjs | 11/26/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 866503A | 09/01/1998 | 86-65-03 | 603825 | Subject regarding obd ii diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1404 (reflash vcm). *yc | 03/08/1999 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000601023A | 12/01/2001 | 000601023 | 628938 | Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine. *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 99066D | 12/01/2001 | 99066C | 628925 | Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel inujector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 000604003A | 12/01/2001 | 000604003 | 628905 | Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight. *tt | 03/22/2002 |
| 000604014 | 04/01/2000 | 6091427 | Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code p0338. *tt | 10/11/2000 | |
| 99066B | 05/01/2000 | 99066A | 613602 | Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. **mr | 07/25/2000 |
| 876507A | 07/01/1998 | 609582 | Rough idle after start, when vehicle has sat overnight and poppets sticking. | 04/04/2000 | |
| 98776002 | 06/01/1998 | 601901 | Subject on accessory drive belt noise due to power steering pump pulley misalignment. *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 866503 | 07/01/1998 | 615078 | Some vehicles may set a false obd ii with diagnostic trouble code p1404. *tt | 12/27/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 990138002 | 08/01/1999 | 607576 | Some customers may comment on no a/c. *tt | 09/29/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 99066A | 02/01/2000 | 99066 | 612133 | Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt | 06/06/2000 |
| 99066 | 11/01/1999 | 6089206 | Special policy adjustment covering the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) failure condition. *tt | 01/14/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 837110A | 08/01/1998 | 609641 | Park/neutral position switch connector cannot be removed. yd | 04/05/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 877169 | 07/01/1998 | 615080 | Information pertaining to new transmission calibrations. *tt | 12/27/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 98837110 | 05/01/1998 | 601414 | Technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park/neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 98030 | 07/01/1998 | 603249 | Some customers may comment about contacting the safety belt guide cover upon exiting the vehicle. *yc | 02/16/1999 | |
| 98030 | 07/01/1998 | 601878 | Special policy for safety belt guide cover. *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 98863206 | 09/01/1998 | 602693 | Comments about reduced steering effort while driving. *yc | 01/07/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 000309001A | 10/01/2004 | 000309001B | 609703 | A boom noise inside the vehicle while driving at speeds ranging between 97 - 105 km/h (60 - 65 mph). *tt this bulletin is revised and replaced bulletin 00-03-09-001 dated 01/01/2000. *tt updated *eh | 04/06/2000 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 00148 | 11/17/2000 | 616390 | Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). the deposit build-up may cause injector poppets to stick closed. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| 990730013 | 08/01/1999 | 607570 | Some customers may comment about the service engine soon light illuminating. *tt | 09/29/1999 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 99066A | 02/01/2000 | 99066 | 609762 | Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. *tt | 04/10/2000 |
| 000604003 | 01/01/2000 | 876507A | 609696 | Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, and / or a service engine soon (ses) light illuminated. *tt | 04/06/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/15/2001 | 09/20/1999 | ||
| We'd only owned the car about 2 years (we bought it one year used) when the a/c started having problems. at first it only worked on level three or higher, then it quit blowing cold air. to get to blow cold air currently, we have to constantly prompt it by pushing a button. we had the freon replaced to no avail. our mechanic said it seemed to be a default with other chevys, especially malibus and especially ones made around that year. i know two other people who own malibus and they have the same problem. we'd like to find out how to get it fixed at gm's cost. in addition, my husband works for a gm financing company. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 10/19/2006 | 10 | ||
| Accelerator control systems in hot ambient conditions, the accelerator pedal may stick at the attachment to the bracket and not return to the engine idle position when the operator lifts his foot from the accelerator pedal. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | JACKSONVILLE | ENTERPRISE CAR SALES | ||
| PA | HANOVER | CHAMPION CHEVROLET |