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Chevrolet Malibu 2004–2009technical service bulletin

Bulletin SB-08-05-22-009A · NHTSA communication 10032206 · issued Oct 1, 2010

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2004–2009
model years
17
vehicle entries

Official summary

Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: intermittently brake lights (stop lamps) do not function correctly, extended travel to shift out of park, cruise control inoperative, dtcs c0161/c0277 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe updated 5/11/11. *pe

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.