Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 3786 | 3786A | 10018600 | No start after engine harness replacement (non-abs). *tt | 01/06/2006 | |
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018126 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. gm tech link. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| 050601005A | 09/01/2005 | 050601005B | 10017817 | Whistle type noise coming from engine. *tt | 12/02/2005 |
| 3323 | 10017198 | Higher than expected oil consumption blue smoke on acceleration. to include 2005 oldsmobile alero. *tt | 10/27/2005 | ||
| 050601003A | 08/01/2005 | 050601003B | 10013473 | Higher than expected oil consumption blue smoke on acceleration. *eh | 04/19/2005 |
| 050604004 | 01/01/2005 | 10013477 | Information to avoid setting diagnostic trouble code p0442 large evap leak when hoisting vehicle. *eh | 04/19/2005 | |
| 030601018 | 07/01/2004 | 10012103 | New cylinder bore liner replacement procedure. this service bulletin replaces 030601018a. *eh | 02/11/2005 | |
| 3098 | 01/01/2004 | 3098A | 10010051 | Intermittent stall. *sc | 11/03/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| SB-09-06-04-007A | 04/01/2009 | 10030685 | Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: the fuel gauge does not rise above the 3/4 mark after a fill up or the fuel gauge appears stuck. an illumination of the check engine light. on rare occasions, the fuel gauge does not read the correct level which | 11/10/2009 | |
| 070604003 | 01/01/2007 | 10021121 | Lsj, l61, lk5, l52, ll8 engine - reduced engine power, mil/ses light, dtc p1516, p2135, p2138. *kb | 03/07/2007 | |
| 060601014 | 01/01/2007 | 060601014B | 10021117 | L36, l67, l26, l32, la1, lx9, mn7, m15. ticking or knocking type noise coming from the engine or transmission area. *kb | 03/07/2007 |
| 3859 | 3859A | 10020923 | Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07. *nj | 01/30/2007 | |
| 060604033 | 06/01/2006 | 10020838 | Engine malfunction indicator lamp (mil)/service engine soon (ses) lamp illuminated with dtc p0171. *kb | 01/24/2007 | |
| 060601025 | 11/01/2006 | 10020726 | L61 front end wobble or vibration on acceleration. (refer to si procedure for powertrain mount balance-lower mount). *kb | 01/03/2007 | |
| 060604002 | 03/01/2007 | 060604002B | 10019473 | Service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, multiple powertrain control module (pcm) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1404 and/or p0404. 06-06-04-002 not yet received. *tt updated 04-27-07. *kb | 03/15/2006 |
| 3269B | 10017219 | Tick noise and misfire due to broken valve springs. *tt | 10/28/2005 | ||
| 3399 | 3399B | 10017048 | Engine cranks but will not start. *sc | 10/21/2005 | |
| 3433 | 3433D | 10017032 | Service engine soon (ses) light and severe engine misfire on cylinders 1 and 4 or cylinders 2 and 3. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb | 10/20/2005 | |
| 3535A | 10017009 | Crank no start (lx9) only. *sc | 10/20/2005 | ||
| 3404 | 3404C | 10016822 | Machining debris on the oil filter element. *sc | 10/11/2005 | |
| 05548A | 08/01/2005 | 05548B | 10016502 | Program bulletin (customer satisfaction program)-engine harmonic balancer not seated. *sc | 09/14/2005 |
| 0804 | 08/01/2004 | 10014346 | Oil life system reset procedures - cars. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| 3269 | 3269A | 10013526 | Service engine soon (ses) light, misfire and valvetrain tick. *tt | 04/20/2005 | |
| 3270A | 3270B | 10013524 | Intermittent crank no start, extended crank, service engine soon (ses) light, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0335 and/or dtc p0650. *tt | 04/20/2005 | |
| 08192004 | 08/19/2004 | 10013054 | Intermittently stall when idling after driving with the a/c on. *tt | 04/06/2005 | |
| 04222004 | 04/22/2004 | 10009234 | Using caution when working around the purge valve. any repairs that are being performed near the purge valve will now require that the purge valve be removed from the intake manifold assembly in order to prevent the vapor nipple from break | 09/20/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 3030 | 01/01/2004 | 3030A | 10008759 | Tick or timing chain noise from timing chain. also to include 2005 oldsmobile alero. *tt | 08/23/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 3332B | 3332E | 10017235 | Diagnostic trouble code p0404 egr concern. *tt | 10/28/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/18/2008 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevy malibu. the contact stated that upon acceleration there is a hard pull to the left. the steering wheel also pulls to the left and the driver has to struggle to keep the steering wheel in alignment. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and took it for a test drive and informed the owner there was no failure found. chevrolet has not been contacted. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage is approximately 100,000. the current mileage is approximately 150,000. rd | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| Electronic problem . car stalls when driving down road. gauges,windows,radio,heat,airconditioning also don't work properly when this happens. not safe when driving, we have to coast car off road to get started. sometimes it will start right away and sometimes is difficult to get started. when started sometimes will stall out when put in gear and takes several times starting before it will stay running when put in gear. *tr | |||
| 04/06/2007 | 1 | ||
| 2005 chevrolet malibu. consumer was driving west bound on the ohio turnpike when smoke started to come from underneath the hood. consumer pulled over the vehicle was overcome by the fire. *mc ohio traffic crash report. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 08/10/2009 | |||
| I own a 05 pre-owned chevy malibu that was in prestine condition when buying. after having for about 6 months the fuel gauge started acting erratically and the check engine light stays on as a cause of this issue. i was told it will cost me $800 to fix the issue. also the air conditioning unit has gone out due to a faulty part (told by a mechanic). i googled this issue and so many other purchasers of the same vehicle are having the same issues with the air conditioning and the fuel gauge. this is not right and gm has to know that these parts are faulty. i am a working mother of 3 who cannot afford to have this fixed and because of this i cannot renew by tags on my car due to the check engine light being on. | |||
| 07/18/2008 | 50000 | 1 | 08/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. when turning the steering wheel, the contact heard a popping sound. the failure began six months ago and now it is causing the power steering to fail. the failure was very subtle at first, but now the power steering fails for days at a time. the air conditioning would activate on and off, but now it does not work at all. the dealer stated that the power steering module and air conditioning resistor needed to be replaced. the contact also stated that the control panel is warm to the touch after driving for some time. the vehicle is currently with the dealer and the repair will cost over $900. the current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. updated 09/10/08. *lj the consumer stated the shocks went bad, the tie rod ends had to be replaced, the cd became stuck in the cd player. the rear calipers had to be replaced and the starter worked intermittently. updated 09/12/08. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 1 | 03/07/2005 | |
| Email (in) requesting an investigation of general motors re their dangerous & defective products. *ts *nm updated 2/15/2007 - the consumer smelled antifreeze coming through the air vents. the driver's side headlight had to be replaced. problem with brakes. a steering gear associated with the rack and pinion was replaced. the transmission hesitated. the consumer heard a knocking noise when turning the steering wheel. passenger side front turn signal failed. the dash light and tail light failed. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/12/2010 | 58000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu . the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was turned back on and it will resume as if nothing occurred. the dealer was informed about the failure and they stated that they would want to diagnose it. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 58000.cv | |||
| 09/08/2005 | 100 | 1 | 09/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. since purchasing the vehicle, the anti theft device has failed repeatedly, the engine makes a ticking sound, the steering wheel is slipping or loose, and oil leaks from the engine. while driving 45 mph, the dashboard . vibrates. the contact hears a noise in the radio when the vehicle is turned on, the engine service light is illuminated on the instrument panel, the interior lights failed, the remote start would not start the vehicle, and the engine shakes roughly. the current mileage was 12,030 and failure mileage was 100. updated 09/24/08. *lj the consumer stated there was a problem with the entire suspension. the shocks and bearings made a noisy. the hazard lights failed. updated 09/30/08.*jb | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 35000 | 10 | 02/21/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and the brakes stiffened. the vehicle then stalled and the rear wheels locked. the engine will run, but the vehicle fails to move. the failure occurs every two days. in order for the vehicle to be driven, the contact must wait approximately one hour before she can restart the vehicle. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the current mileage is 39,000 and failure mileage was 35,000. | |||
| 02/16/2006 | 14967 | 1 | 12/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there is a knock in the steering when turning the steering wheel. this started two weeks after purchase. the dealership determined a new intermittent steering shaft was malfunctioning. updated 3/9/2006 - the check engine illuminated and the technician found a leak at the sender hose to the canister and purge valve leaking. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 05/20/2007 | 23590 | 3 | 11/17/2005 |
| The serpentine belt keeps blow out on the car, and now for the third time it has aslo blew a hose . i am so inconvinced by this gm product. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 02/25/2007 | 21 | 1 | 05/18/2005 |
| Re: 2005 chevy malibu sedan ls. (1). on 2-11-07, car started hard; accelarated poorly & ran rough at idle, w/'check engine light' flashing; ignition switch module was replaced (20,234 miles). (2) on 2-25-07, check engine lamp was on; a new catalytic converter was ordered (20,554 miles). *nm | |||