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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–165 of 165, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Nov 17, 2003–Sep 1, 2008.
Back to 2004 Chevrolet MALIBU MAXX problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10026805
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BUICK CHEVROLET GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10026805 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10026163
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GMC: UNABLE TO RELEARN THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR. HAVE DIFFICULTY PERFORMING THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) RELEARN. MODELS CHEVROLETS, PONTIACS AND SATURNS. *PE
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES.
Source record 10026163 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10026586
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BUICK CADILLAC CHEVROLET GMC HUMMER OLDSMOBILE PONTIAC SAAB SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER RE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT ANALOG WIRELESS NETWORK STARTING IN 2008. *PE CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 12/1/08. *PE
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10026586 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10020816
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CLUNK, KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING OR TURNING OVER BUMPS AT LOW SPEEDS. *KB (DIAGNOSE NOISE - LUBRICATE INNER AND OUTER STEERING SHAFT, REPOSITION I-SHAFT, ADD FOAM TO RADIATOR SURGE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET AND/OR REPLACE STEERING GEAR, IF NECESSARY). UPDATED 5/15/08. *NJ
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10020816 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10010552
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SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON AND OR VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. *EH UPDATED 1/29/08. *NJ
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10010552 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10019834
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FRONT PARK/TURN/DRL OR REAR STOP/TURN/TAIL LAMP INOPERATIVE. (REPLACE BULB AND INSPECT SOCKET) *TT UPDATED. *KB UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10019834 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10020735
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INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) BACKLIGHTING INOPERATIVE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. *KB
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
Source record 10020735 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10017853
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SUNSHADE MIRROR COVER BREAKS OFF AT THE HINGE PINS. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10017853 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10015018
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INFORMATION ON UPGRADING CERTAIN ONSTAR GENERATION 5 ANALOG/DIGITAL-READY SYSTEMS TO ONSTAR GENERATION 6 DUAL-MODE (ANALOG/DIGITAL). *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10015018 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10016455
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LOOSE SHIFT KNOB. *SC
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10016455 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014975
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STEERING COLUMN TILT/TELESCOPE WHEEL LEVER AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE USE. *TT
Source components: STEERING:COLUMN.
Source record 10014975 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10005564
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COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT AND CALIBRATION PROCEDURE DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002-2004 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT UPDATE TO INCLUDE 2005 BUICK ALLURE. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10005564 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10013450
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FRONT SEAT REAR TRIM PANELS FALLING OFF. *TT
Source components: SEATS.
Source record 10013450 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10013448
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FRONT SET HEAD RESTRAINT UNCOMFORTABLE, POSITIONED TOO FAR FORWARD. *TT
Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT.
Source record 10013448 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10012081
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04050 POWER STEERING ASSIST. PRODUCT FIELD ACTION ANNOUNCEMENT. *TT UPDATED 2/7/12. *PE
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Source record 10012081 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10012739
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FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0455. *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Source record 10012739 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10016193
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MALIBU MAXX REAR SUNSHADE. *SC
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10016193 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10011064
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VEHICLE LEADS/PULLS CHARACTERISTICS AND DIAGNOSIS. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10011064 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10013093
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE WILL ONLY GO TO 7/8THS FULL EVEN WITH A FULL TANK OF FUEL OR THAT CAN ONLY ADD 12 OR 13 GALLONS OF FUEL TO TANK AFTER THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Source record 10013093 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014343
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MALIBU FUEL TANK CAP FOR THE 2004 MALIBU AND MALIBU MAXX IS NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. *NM
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10014343 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10011220
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REAR SUNSHADE COMES UNHOOKED FROM REAR SUNROOF TRIM. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS BULLETIN NUMBER 04-08-110-004. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10011220 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10012116
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GROWL OR HOWL TYPE NOISE FROM TRANSMISSION/ENGINE COMPARTMENT DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10012116 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10012531
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TIE STRAP REMOVAL DURING VIDEO DISPLAY REPLACEMENT. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10012531 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10012530
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INFORMATION TO AVOID PINCHING WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE WHEN SERVICING BATTERY OR UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL CENTER. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10012530 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008478
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DOOR HANDLE STICKS OUT, DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. *MJ
Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.
Source record 10008478 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008473
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WHISTLE/WIND NOISE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF VEHICLE NEAR SHIFTER/FLOOR CONSOLE AREA. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10008473 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10007872
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PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE. *MJ
Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE.
Source record 10007872 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009202
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RATTLE OR CLUNK STEERING COLUMN NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL, OR FOOT WELL AREA. *TT
Source components: STEERING:COLUMN.
Source record 10009202 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10012630
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PROPER REMOVAL OF POWER WINDOW SWITCH TO AVOID DAMAGE TO DOOR TRIM PAD OR POWER WINDOW SWITCH REMOVE TRIM PAD FIRST. *EH
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 10012630 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10007379
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DVD PLAYER SERVICE. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10007379 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10004296
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PARTS RESTRICTION PROGRAM FOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10004296 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10010228
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SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT SOON AND EVAP CODES SETTING INTERMITTENTLY. (2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX) *SC
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP.
Source record 10010228 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10010227
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VERTICAL GREASE STREAKS ON THE FRONT DOOR GLASS. *SC
Source components: VISIBILITY.
Source record 10010227 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10010219
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LOW COOLANT LEVEL LIGHT ON. *SC
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10010219 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10010211
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REAR LIFT GATE RELATCHING AFTER OPENING. (TO INCLUDE CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX) *SC
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE.
Source record 10010211 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10010205
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FUEL GAUGE NOT READING FULL AFTER A CUSTOMER FILL. *SC
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.
Source record 10010205 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10010132
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XM RADIO WAS WORKING PRIOR TO JULY 26, 2004 AND IT IS INOPERATIVE NOW. *JB
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10010132 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009995
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERATIVE. *TC
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10009995 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009993
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VERTICAL GREASE ON THE FRONT DOOR GLASS. *TC
Source components: VISIBILITY.
Source record 10009993 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009929
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PHANTOM REMOTE START INTERMITTENTLY. *TC
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10009929 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009644
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BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR LEARN PROCEDURE. SERVICE VME. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES.
Source record 10009644 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008849
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VEHICLE LEADS OR PULLS TO THE LEFT. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10008849 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10007785
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REPEAT HORN FAILURES. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN.
Source record 10007785 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10007248
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XM ERROR ON A RADIO DISPLAY. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10007248 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10013256
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GM TRAINING WEBSITE. *EH
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10013256 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10020217
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LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AT HIGH ENGINE RPM. *TT UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB UPDATED ON 10/03/07. *NJ
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Source record 10020217 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10019186
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IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · INTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10019186 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10018600
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NO START AFTER ENGINE HARNESS REPLACEMENT (NON-ABS). *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10018600 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10018552
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BATTERY DRAW ADDITIONAL INFO. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10018552 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10018551
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(RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER) RAP DEACTIVATES FROM DRIVERS DOOR ONLY. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10018551 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10018531
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INTERMITTENT STEERING WHEEL DITHER AFTER FRONT END ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED. *TT
Source components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Source record 10018531 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10017222
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BACKLIGHTING IS INOPERATIVE DURING DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS (HEADLIGHT SWITCH TURNED ON MANUALLY). *TT
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10017222 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10017136
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POWER MIRRORS WORKING OPPOSITE OF THE SWITCH DIRECTION. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.
Source record 10017136 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10017096
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VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TRANSMISSION MAY SHOW OVER FULL. P90 4T40E 4T45E NO MOVEMENT DRIVE OR REVERSE. CONVERTER MAY BE EMPTY OF FLUID. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10017096 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10017086
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4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10017086 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10017006
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BACKLIGHTING IS INOP DURING DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS (HEADLIGHT SWITCH TURNED ON MANUALLY) *SC
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10017006 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10016549
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REPEATED PARK LPS FUSE OPEN (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION). *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
Source record 10016549 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10016547
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INTERMITTENT LONG CRANK BUT WILL NOT START OR INTERMITTENT NO CRANK. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10016547 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10010652
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REAR DEFOGGER INOPERATIVE AFTER PERFORMING REMOTE VEHICLE START. *EH
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW.
Source record 10010652 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10010290
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OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE AT TIMES. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10010290 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10010287
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SIR LIGHT ON WITH CODES B0012.0E AND B0013.0E. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10010287 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10010009
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SPEED SINSITIVE WIPERS. *TC
Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.
Source record 10010009 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009600
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SPEED SENSITIVE WIPERS. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.
Source record 10009600 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009521
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REAR LIFT GATE CLOSING EFFORT. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.
Source record 10009521 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009374
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POWER WINDOW CHATTER. *TT UPDATE 01012004. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 10009374 at NHTSA