1998 Chevrolet Malibu service bulletins & manufacturer communications
115 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 115
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.17-NA-073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 21, 2023
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723F · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 14, 2022
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723D · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 31, 2020
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696E · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2019
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.17NA073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 18, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696D · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 5, 2019
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.17NA073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 15, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scramb…PIC4696C · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued May 31, 2018
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723C · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 20, 2017
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.17-NA-073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 15, 2017
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2017
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating a…16NA260 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 26, 2016
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696B · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 4, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 23, 2015
- Unintended Ignition Key Rotation14350D · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2014
- Unintended Ignition Key Rotation14350B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2014
- Unintended Ignition Key Rotation14350A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2014
- Vehicle RecallsRecalls · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 30, 2014
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.05-06-04-035D · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 9, 2014
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on an…PIC5913 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 19, 2013
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules130089009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2013
- Abs pump running when not needed. *nj4615 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Oct 31, 2007
- Information on 4t40-e (mn4) and 4t45-e (mn5) front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtc p0741, p0742, p0751, p0752, p0756, p0757, p1811, harsh shifts, …070730025 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2007
- Sdm reprogram - class action settlement (u.s. Only). *nj070941006 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2007
- Incorrect outer backing plate. Outer backing plate has short centre protusion. Outer backing plate should have tall center protrusion. *kb070201 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 1, 2007
- Revised tilt steering wheel and column fastener tightening specifications. *kb060235019 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 1, 2006
- 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…000089008E · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 2005
- Revised brake system specifications. *tt050523001 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Some customers may comment that a stop and / or tail lamp may not work correctly, or that the tail lamp has water in it. To include chevrolet classic 2005. *tt000842007B · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Stop tail lamp inoperative or intermittent and or water in lamp. *eh000842007 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. Gm voicemail express. *tt04152004 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Apr 15, 2004
- Power steering gear lower pinion bearing, safety recall 03062. *tt01292004 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 29, 2004
- Hvac will change from recirc mode to fresh air mode when driving. *sc3121 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt00966 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt00966B · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Neutral flare and/or rpm flare while in drive, no 1-2 upshift, service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1810, diagnostic trouble code p1815 set…030730021A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt030232049 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Fuel gauge needle reset procedure after battery disconnect/replacement with key in on position. *tt030849015 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 2003
- 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…000089008B · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Parts availability for sunroof repairs. *tt030867004 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Neutral flare and/or rpm flare while in drive, no 1-2 upshift, service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1810, diagnostic trouble code p1815 set…030730021 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2003
- Front disc brake pulsation. *tt000523002B · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Brake pad replacement. *tt *jb022603 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 26, 2003
- Information used when servicing the drive axle nut. *tt010303 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 3, 2003
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt010601002A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Engineering changes to the valve body, pressure regulator valve, 2-3 accumulator valve and bore for 2002-2003 model year 4t45e transaxles and subsequent overhaul procedures which a…020730050 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Engine starts and immediately stalls and then can be restarted and will run normally. *tt10172002 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 17, 2002
- Some onwers may comment that the molding along the rear (trunk) compartment opening at the striker is loose or broken. *tt020866005A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Information regarding the brake align kit. *tt210602 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 21, 2002
- Some customers may comment that a stop and / or tail lamp may not work correctly or that the lamp assembly has water in it. *tt200602 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 20, 2002
- Some customers may comment that the service engine soon light is on. With stored codes p0112, p0113, p1111 or p1112. *tt020603005 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 2002
- Additional information on repeat brake pulsation after an initial brake repair. *tt051502 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 15, 2002
- Some owners may comment that the molding along the rear (trunk) compartment opening at the striker is loose or broken. *tt020866005 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2002
- Service manual update regarding revised brake specifications. *tt020522001 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt020601014 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p0140. *tt020604011 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Some customers may comment of a malfunction indicator light illuminated with stored diagnostic trouble codes p0112, p0113, p1111 or p1112. *tt270202 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 27, 2002
- Some customers may comment about an intermittent service vehicle soon light and/or an electronic traction control light off which may illuminate after starting the vehicle with the…040202 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 4, 2002
- Some customers may comment on a squawk noise from the front and/or rear suspension while driving. *tt010308003A · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Subject regarding intermittent communication or serial data diagnostic trouble codes stored in history. *slc0208116001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Subject regarding revised ignition lock cylinder or ignition switch assembly replacement. *slc010849020 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some owners may comment on leakage of a few drops of coolant after parking their vehicle. *tt010602012 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some customers may comment of water leaking into the car on the front floor. *tt071101 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 7, 2001
- Information regarding squawk noise from front and/or rear suspension. *yh010308003 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Some customers may comment of a squawk noise from the front or rear suspension area. *slc050901 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 5, 2001
- All gmc dealers please disregard administrative message wia20010111 transmitted 8/7/2001. *yd01014 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 7, 2001
- Information on instrument panel compartment lock cylinder replacement procedure *jg010849012 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Information regarding front suspension clunk / rattle noise diagnosis. *tt010308002 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Subject regarding front suspension clunk / rattle noise diagnosis. *tt010308002 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some owners may comment that the passenger right front seat rattles when unoccupied. *tt010850009 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Concerns with suspension noise.*jb290601 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 29, 2001
- Subject regarding polymer service pistons. *tt010601010A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2001
- 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…000089008A · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2001
- Some customers may comment that when they close the hood, the primary latch does not engage. *tt010863003 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2001
- Information pertaining to proper installation of front brake pads with wear indicator. *tt010523005 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt990604005A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2001
- This message concerns hood cable freezing. Some customers may comment that the hood release cable will not open the hood. *tt150301 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 15, 2001
- 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. *tt130301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 13, 2001
- Information on replacing sunroof sunshade stops. *tt33 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 2001
- 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. *s…32 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 2001
- Some customer may comment that the rear doors have high swing effort when opening or closing. *tt240101 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 24, 2001
- Vehicles may experience clunk, rattle noise from the underbody or front suspension. *jb010522001 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Some customers may comment on a brake pedal rattle or clunk. *tt121200 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 12, 2000
- Some vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint 1m531582 or 16145701 may exhibit a creak / pop noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. *tt000309003 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Stop and / or tail lamp may not work correctly, or that the tail lamp has water in it. *tt000842007 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 1, 2000
- Some customers may comment that the black plastic housing around the outside rear view mirror turns chalky or is dull in color. *tt000851001 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 2000
- A condition may exist where the front seat shoulder belt is slow to retract when not in use, or not long enough. *tt000940002 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some customers may comment on undesirable road noise or water noise from the rear seat area. *tt000858002 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Addressing concerns of cold air entering vehicle around door handles. *tt990864030 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1999
- Customers may comment that there appears to be premature wear of the leather material on front and rear seats.*tt990850006 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Subject on on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements. *mjs990604037 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Subject pertaining to front and / or rear stabilizer shaft squawk / squeak noise. *tt990308004 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some owners may comment about a squealing type noise coming from the front brakes during a brake application. *tt990523001A · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Customer may complain that the chime sounds when key is removed from ignition, intermittent operation of power door locks, keyless entry, steering column lock or memory seats. *tt990849008 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Subject regarding rescission of stop sale of rear compartment lid internal release. *tt040699 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 4, 1999
- Some customers may complain about weak fm radio reception and / or no am radio reception. *tt990844003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Subject regarding a stop sale of rear compartment lid internal release. *tt060599 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 6, 1999
- Subject regarding premature wear of leather material on bucket seatback bolster. *tt990850006 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Apr 1, 1999
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt990604005 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1999
- Customers may complain a squealing noise coming from the front brakes. *tt990523001 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 1, 1999
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc831704 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Experiencing a squeak /squawk type noise when brake pedal depressed. *yc98835023 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Concerns regarding the passenger front floor carpet being wet or water leaking from the bottom of the instrument panel and/ or hvac module. *yc98831115 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 1998
- On some vehicles, the paint may be wearing off the front door on the inside of the a pillar, where a seal patch is placed over a welded joint. *tt831703 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 1, 1998
- Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approxima…876002A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1998
- Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc98576124A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1998
- Conditions regarding weak or discharged battery, slow starting, gen or mil lamp on, various driveability symptoms. *yc98836416 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 1998
- Seat belt latch slides to seat belt anchor sleeve. *yc98731616A · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Low pitch rattle, clunk and/or squeak noise coming from front end of vehicle during low speeds. *yc98733210 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Vehicles with hydra-matic 4t40-e transaxle and 3.1l engines may experience a vibration phenomenon that can be described as tcc shudder/vibration/chuggle/surge/miss or fish bite. *t…98877159 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *yc98776304A · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Comments of metallic click noise from front brakes when applied at low speeds. *yc98735032 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits. *yc971101776304 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Comments that the seat belt latch slides to the seat belt anchor sleeve. *yc971101731616 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Subject on clusters for 1997-98 vehicles - circuit board update. *tt97IDPD18B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 1997