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2000 Chevrolet MALIBU
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 4

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 301–333 of 333, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 15, 1999–Aug 1, 2001.

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Aug 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010308002

NHTSA communication ID: 624042

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION CLUNK / RATTLE NOISE DIAGNOSIS. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT.

Source record 624042 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010850009

NHTSA communication ID: 624025

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT SEAT RATTLES WHEN UNOCCUPIED. *TT

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 624025 at NHTSA
Jun 29, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

290601

NHTSA communication ID: 623599

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CONCERNS WITH SUSPENSION NOISE.*JB

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 623599 at NHTSA
Jun 13, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

130601

NHTSA communication ID: 623582

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON WATER LEAK ISSUES AND HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND PROPERLY CORRECT THEM. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 623582 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010601010A

NHTSA communication ID: 620810

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 620810 at NHTSA
May 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

000089008A

NHTSA communication ID: 622945

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA CAVALIER. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 622945 at NHTSA
May 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010863003

NHTSA communication ID: 619724

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THEY CLOSE THE HOOD, THE PRIMARY LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD.

Source record 619724 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010523005

NHTSA communication ID: 619371

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROPER INSTALLATION OF FRONT BRAKE PADS WITH WEAR INDICATOR. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS.

Source record 619371 at NHTSA
Mar 15, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

150301

NHTSA communication ID: 619233

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS HOOD CABLE FREEZING. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HOOD RELEASE CABLE WILL NOT OPEN THE HOOD. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD.

Source record 619233 at NHTSA
Mar 13, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

130301

NHTSA communication ID: 619231

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EXPERIENCING A NO CRANK NO START, CRANK NO START, NO START OR A START DOESN'T RUN THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY A THEFT SYSTEM LIGHT AND / OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 619231 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

33

NHTSA communication ID: 619227

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON REPLACING SUNROOF SUNSHADE STOPS. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.

Source record 619227 at NHTSA
Feb 13, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010101

NHTSA communication ID: 618106

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CONCERNS WITH 4T40E / 4T45E FOUR SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES WITH ATF LEAKS AT EITHER THE COOLER LINE SEALS OR AT ONE OR BOTH AXLE SEALS. *JB

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 618106 at NHTSA
Feb 2, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0221001

NHTSA communication ID: 617510

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM.

Source record 617510 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

32

NHTSA communication ID: 623586

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CREAK OR POP NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THIS MAY OCCUR ON TURNS, ON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, OR ON MANEUVERS THAT TWIST THE SUSPENSION. *SLC

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.

Source record 623586 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010604008

NHTSA communication ID: 619180

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING MY2001 TOYOTA CAVALIER MAY EXPERIENCE INACCURATE OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE READINGS. IT MAY APPEAR FROM THE GAUGE READING THAT THERE IS FUEL AVAILABLE, YET THE TANK IS NEARLY EMPTY. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.

Source record 619180 at NHTSA
Jan 24, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

240101

NHTSA communication ID: 618202

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR DOORS HAVE HIGH SWING EFFORT WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 618202 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010522001

NHTSA communication ID: 618073

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNK, RATTLE NOISE FROM THE UNDERBODY OR FRONT SUSPENSION. *JB

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.

Source record 618073 at NHTSA
Dec 21, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

00101

NHTSA communication ID: 617748

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN J AND N MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC FUEL TANKS MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYS INCORRECT READINGS. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.

Source record 617748 at NHTSA
Dec 20, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

201200

NHTSA communication ID: 618145

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION CONCERNING VEHICLES THAT HAVE A INPUT SPEED SENSOR CODE P0716, P0717 CONDITION. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 618145 at NHTSA
Dec 12, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

121200

NHTSA communication ID: 617782

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A BRAKE PEDAL RATTLE OR CLUNK. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.

Source record 617782 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

000309003

NHTSA communication ID: 617720

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 1M531582 OR 16145701 MAY EXHIBIT A CREAK / POP NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.

Source record 617720 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

000604044

NHTSA communication ID: 616362

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE ENGINE HESITATES, STALLS AND / OR WILL NOT START. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 616362 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

000604037

NHTSA communication ID: 6092336

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND THAT WHILE THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED, TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ARE EXTREMELY HARSH. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 6092336 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

000851001

NHTSA communication ID: 6092333

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.

Source record 6092333 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

000309002

NHTSA communication ID: 611242

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAK / CREAK NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER AN IRREGULAR / ROUGH ROAD SURFACE AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 611242 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 1999Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

990864030

NHTSA communication ID: 6089994

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ADDRESSING CONCERNS OF COLD AIR ENTERING VEHICLE AROUND DOOR HANDLES. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 6089994 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 1999Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

990730031

NHTSA communication ID: 6089949

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME OWNERS OF CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1, 1999 MAY COMMENT ON A NO THIRD AND FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 6089949 at NHTSA
Sep 15, 1999Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VSG19990080

NHTSA communication ID: 607998

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR VEHICLES WITH 4T40E AND 4T45E TRANSAXLES WITH A CONDITION OF NO THIRD OR NO FOURTH GEAR. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 607998 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4615

NHTSA communication ID: 10023171

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Source record 10023171 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3834

NHTSA communication ID: 10019188

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT DUE TO MOISTURE - SERVICE VME. *TT

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Source record 10019188 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3170E

NHTSA communication ID: 10019186

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · INTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10019186 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3192

NHTSA communication ID: 10010632

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1236 IS STORED. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.

Source record 10010632 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3169

NHTSA communication ID: 10010551

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BRAKES CALIPER NOISE ON APPLY. *EH

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Source record 10010551 at NHTSA