Chevrolet Malibu Classic 1978

Model Malibu Classic made in 1978 by Chevrolet got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

Model 1978

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
77V181000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)636MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/17/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe rear brake wheel cylinder retainer on the involved vehicles may not have been properly installed. should the wheel cylinder retainer become completely disengaged, the wheel cylinder could move outboard causing a loss of brake fluid and a loss of rear braking action.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will reposition the rear wheel brake cylinder retainers, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear wheel brake cylinder retainers.consequences of defect: loss of rear braking capability can occur withoutwarning and an accident could result.note: loss of braking action will be signalled to driver by the warning lighton the dash and by an increase in brake pedal travel and increased vehiclestopping distances.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
32533253B10017096Vehicle 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. *tt10/24/2005

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