Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 01604 | 01/01/2004 | 01604A | 10007135 | 4t40e, 4t45e change in appearance of forward, second and reverse clutch wave plate. *tt | 05/27/2004 |
| 030730021 | 05/01/2003 | 10002392 | 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 | 08/27/2003 | |
| 020730050 | 12/01/2002 | 10000759 | 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 | 03/28/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 070730025 | 10/01/2007 | 10023942 | 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 | 02/20/2008 | |
| 030730021A | 11/01/2003 | 030730021 | 10005579 | 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 | 03/04/2004 |
| 030730012A | 08/01/2005 | 030730012B | 10004722 | Transaxle or transmission slips, won't shift, no reverse, 2nd, 3rd or overdrive, erratic shifts. *tt | 01/02/2004 |
| 01432 | 01/01/2003 | 10004412 | Automatic transmission poor acceleration, performance. *tt | 12/05/2003 | |
| 261001 | 10/26/2001 | 628029 | Subject regarding highline pressure after an overhaul of the transaxle when using overhaul kits. *tt | 03/01/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 022003 | 02/20/2003 | 10002566 | Repeat condition of the powertrain control module (pcm), diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0130, which is pcm detected to loop status was open too long. engineering would like to inspect any vehicle before the actual repair has been performe | 09/05/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 020730048 | 11/02/2002 | 10006166 | Pressure control solenoid replacement for 4t65-e, 4t40-e, and 4t45-e transaxle/transmission.*mr | 04/23/2004 | |
| 010303 | 01/03/2003 | 10002587 | Information used when servicing the drive axle nut. *tt | 09/05/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 08/03/2012 | 128090 | 1 | |
| I walked out the door ready to go to work got in the car turned the key it would not start. so first i had to wake someone up with a phone call because this is our only car. got a ride to work late and called the place where i am buying this car for them to tow it two miles to there shop and charge me seventy eight dollars. i get the call from them saying its the fuel pump(another common unnecessary fix that you here repeat over and over. he also said the antitheft light was on and that i somehow demagnitized the key(wasn't possible because i was given a all silver key no chip in it) so that cost almost a extra hundred for the key.so after im riding almost fine torque could be more v6ish but i digress tuesday sep 4 2012 not a month later it doesn't start again, and again on my way to work. this time i had it towed and by the time it made it to the mechanic its was starting fine. i don't make enough money to continuously worry about this obvious widespread problem with gm vehicles made from 99-05. if whoever reads this types in my car wont start 2002 chevy malibu, and just read the different peoples story's and see videos. in conclusion gm must recall these vehicles and fix these problems. im a long time gm supporter of there american made cars and trucks. i've owned a 1989 cadillac biaritz, 1999 chevy surburban,and now this 2002 chevey malibu.ive been lucky i read about a guy whose antitheft acted up while he was driving with his child. recall and save lives and headaches. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2012 | 128090 | ||
| I walked out the door ready to go to work got in the car turned the key it would not start. so first i had to wake someone up with a phone call because this is our only car. got a ride to work late and called the place where i am buying this car for them to tow it two miles to there shop and charge me seventy eight dollars. i get the call from them saying its the fuel pump(another common unessary fix that you here repeat over and over. he also said the antitheft light was on and that i somehow demagnitized the key(wasnt possible because i was given a all silver key no chip in it) so that cossed almost a extra hundred for the key.so after im riding almost fine torque could be more v6ish but i digress tuesday sep 4 2012 not a month later it dosent start again, and again on my way to work. this time i had it towed and by the time it made it to the mechanic its was starting fine. i dont make enough money to continously worry about this obivious widespread problem with gm vehicles made from 99-05. if whoever reads this types in my car wont start 2002 chevey malibu, and just read the different peoples storys and see videos. in conclusion gm must recall these vehicles and fix these problems. im a long time gm supporter of there american made cars and trucks. ive owned a 1989 caddilac biaritz, 1999 chevey surburban,and now this 2002 chevey malibu.ive been lucky i read about a guy whos antitheft acted up while he was driving with his child. recall and save lives and headaches | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 0 | ||
| The theft system keeps turning on and i cant find out what is triggering it and it happens frequently the car will not start unless the key is in the on position for 10 minutes | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 10 | ||
| While decreasing the speed vehicle stalled. consumer tried to start the vehicle numerous time but was unable to do so. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 6 | |||
| While traveling rpms would idle high, resulting in vehicle not to gaining speed or changing into passing gear. vehicle has been serviced six times for problem. *ak | |||
| 03/03/2003 | 1 | 09/24/2001 | |
| At 15,000 miles i had a piston knock develop. pistons were replaced and was told this was a common problem with this engine. gas cap seal bad at same time. deck lid not properly adjusted at time of purchase. at 25,000 the rear left speaker was replaced due not working and the torque clutch converter was coming apart and stuck in the off position. first problem was noted in 2002.*jb | |||