Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT5074F | 05/01/2012 | 10044242 | Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model | 05/24/2012 | |
| PIE-0118 | 10/01/2010 | 10036264 | Chevrolet: engineering information-sir/airbag indicator/light on, dtc b0012 or b0013 set. engineering attempting to determine the root cause of condition. engineering has a need to gather information on vehicles prior to repair that may | 03/11/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| SB-10136A | 01/01/2011 | 10038573 | Ready | 06/21/2011 | |
| SB-10136A | 01/01/2011 | 10038573 | Gm: hybrid function may become inoperative with a service engine soon light on. the hybrid service light may also illuminate and fuel economy will be lower. *rm | 06/21/2011 | |
| RB-10135 | 07/01/2010 | 10033526 | Saturn/chevrolet: loss of hybrid function-replace batteries. the hybrid function on these vehicles may become inoperative. check engine light will illuminate in instrument panel and/or service hybrid message in driver information center, | 08/20/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| RB-10135 | 07/01/2010 | 10033526 | Saturn/chevrolet: loss of hybrid function-replace batteries. the hybrid function on these vehicles may become inoperative. check engine light will illuminate in instrument panel and/or service hybrid message in driver information center, | 08/20/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PIP-4924 | 07/01/2011 | 10041933 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe | 11/16/2011 | |
| PI-0269A | 05/01/2011 | 10038684 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PI-0269A | 05/01/2011 | 10038684 | Gm: check engine light is on with a stored trouble code. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| PI-0296 | 11/01/2010 | 10037417 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| PI-0296 | 11/01/2010 | 10037417 | Gm: malfunction light is on and there is a misfire. there may be three trouble codes and could be a result of wiring problems at the fuel injector. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| PB-10085 | 07/01/2010 | PB-10085B | 10033528 | Chevrolet/pontiac: airbag readiness light/service air bag message-reroute wire harness/replace connectors. some vehicles may experience wear which could lead to corrosion in the connector terminal pins at the connection between the body m | 08/20/2010 |
| PB-10085 | 06/01/2010 | PB-10085A | 10033528 | Chevrolet/pontiac: airbag readiness light/service air bag message-reroute wire harness/replace connectors. some vehicles may experience wear which could lead to corrosion in the connector terminal pins at the connection between the body m | 08/20/2010 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| PIP-4924 | 07/01/2011 | 10041933 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe | 11/16/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/08/2011 | 51729 | ||
| Driving down the freeway at night with my cruise control on. all of a sudden it turns off and i notice my brake lights illuminated in my rear view mirror. i tap the brake only to have them come back on. it kept doing it for about 20 miles then stopped. it has happened on numerous occasions and chevy has failed to do anything about the problem. i feel unsafe driving this vehicle. i have all my documentation of dealer records for this | |||
| 08/24/2011 | |||
| Driver side door could not be opened with manually from inside, or with the key or auto opener. driver had to exit over the counsel and out the passenger side. when i turned it into the dealership, i was told it was the actuator malfunction and that they would replace it. they didn't seem too concerned that this was a new issue and what i believe a serious safety issue, in addition i have had to take this vehicle six times to the dealership because of the service air bag indicator light keeps coming on. another safety issue that had a recall but was not fixed yet. | |||
| 04/28/2011 | |||
| A/c has strong mold smell. smell is persistent even after a/c is not in use. had it serviced twice, but dealership only sprayed anti-mold spray to subdue smell. will need to go every month for this to be treated. dealership explained smell is due condenser's condensation not being collected malibu was designed not have a cabin filter. | |||
| 06/21/2010 | 3000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited numerous electrical failures with the vehicle stalling, the dash lgihts, horn and cruise control would activate independently and sporadically and the rear brake lights illuminated without applying pressure to the brake pedal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired. after the repairs the contact did not experience a failure. the approximate failure mileage was 3,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 7000 | ||
| 2010 malibu power steering malfunctioning less than 10,000 miles. i've been fighting with gm for many months to fix problems,engine knocking noise,air conditioning has mold smell. | |||
| 06/04/2010 | 1900 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the vehicle will stalls and suddenly starts to accelerate. the could cause a rear in crash while driving. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated the there is a problem in the transmission. the manufacturer informed the dealer that the problem is in the computer. the dealer reprogrammed the computer and informed the contact to only use high test gasoline. the reprogramming of the computer has not remedied the issue. the manufacturer are exploring other remedy option but the contact feels unsafe driving the vehicle. the failure mileage was 1,900. jo | |||
| 09/28/2010 | 1006 | ||
| Brand new 2010 chevrolet malibu leaks when rains and it runs into my floorboard, airbags and wire harness causing car to short out. most of the time the lights in dash won't work. | |||
| 08/20/2010 | |||
| Rpm lights up..each time i start ignition..tech unable to find problem | |||
| 08/02/2010 | 2600 | ||
| Tl. contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the computer chip in the vehicle is causing the air condition to malfunction. the air condition will blow hot air and change the temperature of the vehicle in 95 degree weather. the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer twice for the chip issue. the dealer change the chip the second time the vehicle was at the dealer but that did not remedy the issue. the contact called the manufacturer and they stated it's up to the dealer to fix the vehicle. the contacts wife has suffered a asthma attack due to the heat in the vehicle. the contact was unable to drive the vehicle to the doctor so the contact called a cab. the contact feels the manufacturer should be responsible for the defect of this vehicle. the failure mileage was 2,600. jo | |||
| 05/09/2010 | 23300 | ||
| Vehilce was operating on crusie control at approx. 70 mph on level road grade.. driver pushed res+ button on steerrng wheel to increment cruise control set speed and the engine immediately went to wide-open-throttle. driver immediately reacted by tapping brake pedal and the cruise control deactivated. i did not use the cruise control for the rest of our journey. vehicle is a rental and this issue will be reported to rental agency upon vehicle turn-in on 5/10/10. | |||
| 03/13/2010 | 85000 | 1 | |
| The theft system is hanging up in my 2001 chevy malibu and making it not start. i can be stuck without it starting day or night. i have had it to the dealer numerous times at $500 each. they keep saying that it is not a recall and has to be paid 4 by me. on the internet there are numerous complaints about the same thing. why r we responsible for this and it seems to b a constant problem? *tr | |||
| 01/07/2010 | 1500 | 1 | |
| I bought a 2010 chevy malibu in november of 2010 and the car engine caught on fire in january of 2010. the vehicle was parked in my driveway while i was sleeping. at approximately 9 p.m. my neighbors awake me to notify me that my car was on fire. they had called 911 and the fire department had shown up shortly afterward. the fire came from the engine compartment. i notified american chevrolet in modesto, ca, where i had purchased the vehicle and they towed it to there dealership. since then i have not been given a definitive answer as to what the root cause of the fire was, and what is being done to replace my vehicle or reimburse me for my cost. i haven't been compensated either for my loss of transportation. my insurance first said that the problem lied with general motors, but due to the prolong period of time are now getting involved in paying the car, where i will come out loosing all my investment. fortunately, the car was parked outside, not inside my garage where the car would have gotten my new home on fires. i work graveyard and was asleep when the fire occurred. the fire department ruled that it look to be a defect. i don't understand why it would take a large corporation would take so long to resolve a serious problem such as this. *tr | |||