Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| SB-08279 | 10/01/2008 | 10028491 | General motors: on some of these vehicles, transient voltage surges from the engine cooling fans may be transmitted through the engine wiring harness. this bulletin provides service procedure to install two jumper harnesses with diodes on c | 05/05/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4990 | 12/01/2011 | 10043320 | Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: some model year vehicles may experience service engine soon (ses) lamp illuminated. issue may be caused by the control solenoid/module assembly or may have damaged or poor terminals for under hood fuse | 03/13/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| 08-06-01-011H | 02/01/2011 | 10038261 | Gm: check engine light is on with multiple trouble codes present. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 08-06-01-011H | 02/01/2011 | 10038261 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| PIC-5234B | 12/01/2010 | 10037812 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| PIC-5234B | 12/01/2010 | 10037812 | Gm: the vehicle won't start or crank. this could be a result of a broken shift cable or battery ground problems. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| SB-08-06-01-006 | 11/01/2010 | 10037543 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| SB-08-06-01-006 | 11/01/2010 | 10037543 | Gm: there may be a squealing noise or vibration from the engine on start-up. a ring in the crankshaft may be slipping. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Gm: the malfunction light is on and there is low power due to a cracked exhaust manifold. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| PB-08200 | 06/01/2008 | 10029007 | General motors: engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged; inspect/install new insert. may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert. *pe | 06/10/2009 | |
| PIC-5003 | 10/01/2008 | 10028764 | General motors: no crank/no comm with u2106, u2108, u2109 (le5 only). this condition has been identified as a loose ground g105 behind the a/c compressor. *pe | 05/27/2009 | |
| PIP-4488 | 04/01/2009 | PIP-4488C | 10026666 | Gmc: malfunction indicator lamp on-check engine light; engine cranks, do not start, harsh or no transmission shifts, instrument cluster operation erratic or inoperative. *pe updated 8/12/09. *pe | 11/25/2008 |
| 08-200 | 06/01/2008 | 10026606 | Gmc: engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged-inspect/install new insert. vehicles may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert that will be installed too far into the oil pan hole. *pe csc letter | 11/17/2008 | |
| PIP4416 | 05/01/2008 | 10025605 | Intermittent wtall when coming to a stop or engine chuggles prior to a stop, hybrid dtc p1a6f. vehicles equipped with 4t45e transmission including hybrid. *pe | 08/25/2008 | |
| PIP4363 | 07/01/2009 | PIP-4363A | 10024543 | Rough engine idle, misfire (dtc p0300) or noise from engine compartment. *nj updated 6/11/10. *pe | 04/23/2008 |
| PIP4345 | 02/10/2008 | 10024203 | Service engine soon light illuminated and dtc p0011, p0016, p0300. equipped with 3.5l lze, lz4 (vin codes k, n) and 3.9l lz9, lzg, lgd engine (vin codes 1, 3, w). *nj | 03/24/2008 | |
| 07298 | 11/01/2007 | 10023956 | Service update for inventory and customer vehicles - on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements - reprogram engine control module - expires with 8 year/80,000 mile (130,00 km) emission controller warranty period. *nj | 02/21/2008 | |
| 4205 | 10022770 | Diagnostic for dtc p1808 keywords auto auto, stop autostop auto, start autostart, aux, auxiliary bas code dtc ecm engine hybrid inoperative lat light mil no p1808 pump ses start, stop, switch tfp. *kb | 09/26/2007 | ||
| 3859 | 3859A | 10020923 | Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07. *nj | 01/30/2007 | |
| 3423 | 09/30/2008 | 3423B | 10020691 | 3.6 ly7 with cam actuator dtc. dtc codes, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0008, or p0009. *kb the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved. *pe | 12/22/2006 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Gm: the malfunction light is on and there is low power due to a cracked exhaust manifold. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| 07311 | 12/01/2007 | 07311A | 10023655 | Service update for inventory and customer vehicles intake manifold tuning (imt) valve - inspect/replace expires with base warranty. *nj | 01/22/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 02/11/2013 | 44000 | 1 | |
| Chevrolet malibu ltz 3.6l, as you drive down the street at any speed the traction control light comes on check engine light comes on and the display say check traction press esc i have had it checked at the chevy dealership where i purchased the car and the tech said the engine misfired that it was probably due to bad gas or a particle in the gas but it has happened about ten times with gas from several places and all grades regular to premium and know the check engine light has come on and am know taking the car back to the dealer to have them scan the car again i have had the car a little over a month, if the dealer decides it is no longer there problem i will report this problem and hassle i have gone through to gm management and will return the car back to the dealer or owner of dealership for a refund. *tr | |||
| 02/11/2013 | 44000 | ||
| Chevrolet malibu ltz 3.6l, as you drive down the street at any speed the traction control light comes on check engine light comes on and the display say check traction press esc i have had it checked at the chevy dealership where i purchased the car and the tech said the engine misfired that it was probably due to bad gas or a particle in the gas but it has happened about ten times with gas from several places and all grades regular to premium and know the check engine light has come on and am know taking the car back to the dealer to have them scan the car again i have had the car a little over a month, if the dealer decides it is no longer there problem i will report this problem and hassle i have gone through to gm management and will return the car back to the dealer or owner of dealership for a refund. | |||
| 06/06/2012 | 67000 | ||
| Steering shakes violently,while driving or stopped,to the point of losing control.condition is intermitent.vehicle has been checked by dealer and diagnosed as needing a steering control module.so far chevrolet has not offered a fix ,except to replace it at a cost of 743 .00$ with the same part that is defective?engine light came on at 70000 miles and dealer replaced cat conv at no charge .the third issue is door locks stopped working at 74000 miles,and will only open manually.the steering is a very dangerous condition and i fear will cause a accident. | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 52000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that she refueled the vehicle and once the vehicle was restarted, the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they advised her that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. the fuel cap was replaced however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. the current mileage was approximately 54,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 52000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that she refueled the vehicle and once the vehicle was restarted, the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they advised her that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. the fuel cap was replaced however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. the current mileage was approximately 54,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 52000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that after putting gas in her vehicle and starting the vehicle, she noticed that the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. after diagnosis they advised her they were unable to diagnose the failure. not satisfied with that outcome the contact took her vehicle to an independent mechanic and they advised her that she needed a new gas cap. the gas cap was replaced. after having the repair done the failure re occurred. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. the current mileage was approximately 54,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/31/2012 | 62650 | 1 | |
| The a/c unit is blowing hot air ..door locks will not unlock. *tr | |||
| 06/12/2012 | 46000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle started to jerk violently and making a clunking sound. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 46,000. | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 5000 | ||
| When we got the car we loved it. after 4500 miles the battery died had to wait 3 days for the dealer to get us a new one. grea,t car ran fine then after 15,000 miles the check engine light came on and was told that it was something to do with a valve sensor. dealer fixed it as it was under warranty. then at 65,000 miles then check engine light came on and was told it was the valve sensor again. they brought it in the garage and said they couldn't replicate the check engine light coming on. so around 79,000 miles all the door locks stopped working. now when my wife was driving it tonight the car started chugging and the check engine light came on agian. the chevy reps. said all they can do is give me a 500.00 rebate for a newwer car. | |||
| 01/05/2011 | 31700 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact noticed that after shutting her vehicle off it remained on, and after forceing the key it will then turn off. also, after powering the vehicle on again, she noticed that the service air bag warning light would illuminate. the failure began one week ago. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileages were 31,700. bw | |||
| 01/14/2008 | 1100 | 1 | 11/25/2007 |
| I leased a new 2008 chevy malibu the day after thanksgiving. great car, loved it. then on jan 14th while driving on the freeway (in the fast lane) my check engine light flashed on a couple of times. concerned i decided maybe i should pull off the road. luckily there was an off ramp close. as i proceeded to the off ramp i realized that the engine had shut down so i was not able to do anything but coast as far out of the way as possible and pull to the side of the road. since that day i have been driving a rental car, still making my car payment, and have no idea when i will be getting my replacement car. the dealership/gm are going completely through the car that blew up and have agreed they will get me a new car, that is my only option since they won't refund my money. the bad thing is i have no idea when they will get my replacement. i am still making car payments for a new car that i do not have. very disappointed in chevy and probably won't buy another one for a long time. once this lease it up i am done. we have purchased several cars from this dealership, courtesy. this incident has shown me how terrible their customer service is. they never call me, i have to call them to find out what is going on. they haven't offered to reimburse my car payments. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/02/2011 | 85000 | ||
| The power steering in the vehicle jumps from left to right going down the road. it is very hard to maintain your lane when this happens. it happens at all different points whether the car has been running or just started, it can last up to 30 min. quit then start again it is very unsafe. my cayaltic converter has also gone out in this car. it looses tranmission power, doesnt accerlerate propmtly. when we first got the car we had it in the shop for the back trim leaking, trunk release not working, the car wouldnt start do to the aftermarket alarm the dealer ship placed on it, and the paint peeled. no i am having major issues and it is out of warranty. i wll never buy another chevy. this was the worst mistake ever and thos car is unsafe to drive | |||