1999 Chevrolet Malibu technical service bulletins
132 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Power train
- Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
- Vehicle Recalls
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85...
- Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component...
- Electrical system
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine oil or coolant leak
- ABS pump running when not needed
- Information on 4T40-E (MN4) and 4T45-E (MN5) front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body...
- Sdm reprogram - class action settlement (u.s
- Incorrect outer backing plate
- Revised tilt steering wheel and column fastener tightening specifications
- IPC, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker
- Upcoming special policy adjustment program 04098
- Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground
- Revised brake system specifications
- The anti-lock brake system indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code C1236 is stored
- Brakes caliper noise on apply
- Brake noise/creak during slow speed braking
- Some customers may comment that a stop and / or tail lamp may not work correctly, or that the tail lamp...
- Stop tail lamp inoperative or intermittent and or water in lamp
- Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as...
- Engine start and stall after fueling with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
- ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- HVAC will change from recirc mode to fresh air mode when driving
- 4T40E, 4T45E, 4T65E surge slip condition under load in 2ND, 3RD and/or 4TH
- Release of new outer tie rod ends for service
- Neutral flare and/or RPM flare while in drive, no 1-2 upshift, service engine soon (SES) light...
- Fuel gauge needle reset procedure after battery disconnect/replacement with key in on position
- Parts availability for sunroof repairs
- Complaints of intermittent vehicle shutting off while driving with no multiple codes set
- Front disc brake pulsation
- Engine oil or coolant leak
- Brake pad replacement
- Information used when servicing the drive axle nut
- Engineering changes to the valve body, pressure regulator valve, 2-3 accumulator valve and bore for...
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure
- Engine starts and immediately stalls and then CAN be restarted and will run normally
- Some onwers may comment that the molding along the rear (TRUNK) compartment opening at the striker is...
- Information regarding the brake align kit
- Some customers may comment that a stop and / or tail lamp may not work correctly or that the lamp assembly...
- Some customers may comment that the service engine soon light is on
- Additional information on repeat brake pulsation after an initial brake repair
- Some owners may comment that the molding along the rear (TRUNK) compartment opening at the striker is...
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation
- This bulletin contains information on various waterleak conditions
- Service manual update regarding revised brake specifications
- Subject regarding hesitation or stumble on throttle application after cold start (reprogram PCM)
- Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code P0140
- Some customers may comment of a malfunction indicator light illuminated with stored diagnostic trouble...
- Some customers may comment about an intermittent service vehicle soon light and/or an electronic traction...
- Some customers may comment on a squawk noise from the front and/or rear suspension while driving
- Subject regarding intermittent communication or serial data diagnostic trouble codes stored in history
- Water leak issues
- This bulletin contains information on various water leak conditions
- Some owners may comment on leakage of a few drops of coolant after parking their vehicle
- Subject regarding revised ignition lock cylinder or ignition switch assembly replacement
- Onwers may comment on a light hesitation or stumble after a cold start at temperatures below approximately...
- Customers may comment that the anti-lock brake system indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code...
- Some customers may comment of water leaking into the car on the front floor
- Information regarding squawk noise from front and/or rear suspension
- Some customers may comment of a squawk noise from the front or rear suspension area
- Some owners may comment that the passenger right front seat rattles when unoccupied
- Subject regarding front suspension clunk / rattle noise diagnosis
- Information regarding front suspension clunk / rattle noise diagnosis
- Information on instrument panel compartment lock cylinder replacement procedure jg
- Concerns with suspension noise
- Service manual revision on cooling fan motor circuit
- Information on water leak issues and how to diagnose and properly correct them
- Subject regarding polymer service pistons
- Some customers may comment that when they close the hood, the primary latch does not engage
- This bulletin is being issued to revise the fuel gauge inaccurate or inoperative diagnostic procedure in...
- Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground
- This bulletin is being issued to revise the fuel gauge inaccurate or inoperative
- Subject regarding revised fuel gage inaccurate or inoperative diagnostic procedure
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Information pertaining to proper installation of front brake pads with wear indicator
- This message concerns hood cable freezing
- Experiencing a no crank no start, crank no start, no start or a start doesn't run that may be accompanied...
- Information on replacing sunroof sunshade stops
- Subject regarding front control arm replacement
- Customers may complain of a creak or pop noise from the rear of the vehicle, this may occur on turns, on...
- Some customer may comment that the rear doors have high swing effort when opening or closing
- Vehicles may experience clunk, rattle noise from the underbody or front suspension
- Some customers may comment on a brake pedal rattle or clunk
- Some vehicles built prior to VIN breakpoint 1M531582 or 16145701 may exhibit a creak / pop noise coming...
- Stop and / or tail lamp may not work correctly, or that the tail lamp has water in it
- Some customers may comment that the black plastic housing around the outside rear view mirror turns chalky...
- Some customers may comment on undesirable road noise or water noise from the rear seat area
- A condition may exist where the front seat shoulder belt is slow to retract when not in use, or not long...
- Some customes may comment on a rough engine idle and / or misfire
- Some owners of certain vehicles built prior to november 1, 1999 may comment on a no third and fourth gear...
- Addressing concerns of cold air entering vehicle around door handles
- Customers may comment that there appears to be premature wear of the leather material on front and rear seats
- Subject regarding engineering request for vehicles with 4T40E and 4T45E transaxles with a condition of no...
- Some owners may comment about a squealing type noise coming from the front brakes during a brake application
- Subject pertaining to front and / or rear stabilizer shaft squawk / squeak noise
- Customer may complain that the chime sounds when key is removed from ignition, intermittent operation of...
- Subject regarding rescission of stop sale of rear compartment lid internal release
- Some customers may complain about weak FM radio reception and / or no AM radio reception
- Subject regarding a stop sale of rear compartment lid internal release
- Subject regarding premature wear of leather material on bucket seatback bolster
- Customers may complain of coolant leaks, low coolant light 'on', overheating, no heat, no start, or odors...
- Customers may complain a squealing noise coming from the front brakes
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Comments that the front and / or rear doors require considerable effort to open or close on vehicles
- Subject on engine misfire - inspect/ replace ignition control module
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow
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