1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. Newest first.
The 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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will reposition the rear wheel brake cylinder retainers, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10017096Vehicle 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.
Every Chevrolet Malibu Classic model year
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