2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Technical Service Bulletins

136 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10026805Sep 1, 2008Equipment. Buick chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Csc letter was received.
• 10026163Jul 1, 2008Brakes. Gmc: unable to relearn the brake pedal position (bpp) sensor. Have difficulty performing the brake pedal position (bpp) relearn. Models chevrolets, pontiacs and saturns.
• 10026586Jun 1, 2008Equipment. Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. Updated 12/1/08.
• 10020816Mar 1, 2008Steering. Clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle while driving or turning over bumps at low speeds. *kb (diagnose noise - lubricate inner and outer steering shaft, reposition I-shaft, add foam to radiator surge tank mounting bracket and/or replace steering gear, if necessary). Updated 5/15/08.
• 10019834Sep 1, 2007Exterior lighting. Front park/turn/drl or rear stop/turn/tail lamp inoperative. (replace bulb and inspect socket) *tt updated. *kb updated 11/02/07
• 10020735Sep 1, 2006Electrical system. Instrument panel cluster (ipc) backlighting inoperative during daylight hours.
• 10020217Aug 18, 2006Steering. Loss of power steering assist at high engine rpm. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb updated on 10/03/07.
• 10019186Feb 16, 2006Exterior lighting, Interior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
• 10018600Jan 7, 2006Engine cooling. No start after engine harness replacement (non-abs).
• 10018552Jan 6, 2006Electrical system. Battery draw additional info.
• 10018551Jan 6, 2006Electrical system. (retained accessory power) rap deactivates from drivers door only.
• 10018531Jan 5, 2006Steering. Intermittent steering wheel dither after front end alignment was performed.
• 10017222Oct 28, 2005Exterior lighting. Backlighting is inoperative during daylight conditions (headlight switch turned on manually).
• 10017136Oct 26, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Power mirrors working opposite of the switch direction.
• 10017096Oct 24, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle 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.
• 10017086Oct 24, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4t40e or 4t45e will not shift no diagnostic trouble codes.
• 10017006Oct 20, 2005Exterior lighting. Backlighting is inop during daylight conditions (headlight switch turned on manually)
• 10016549Sep 21, 2005Electrical system. Repeated park lps fuse open (additional information).
• 10016547Sep 21, 2005Electrical system. Intermittent long crank but will not start or intermittent no crank.
• 10017853Sep 1, 2005Body and structure. Sunshade mirror cover breaks off at the hinge pins.
• 10015018Sep 1, 2005Equipment. Information on upgrading certain onstar generation 5 analog/digital-ready systems to onstar generation 6 dual-mode (analog/digital).
• 10016455Aug 1, 2005Body and structure. Loose shift knob.
• 10014975Mar 1, 2005Steering. Steering column tilt/telescope wheel lever available for service use.
• 10013450Jan 1, 2005Seats. Front seat rear trim panels falling off.
• 10013448Jan 1, 2005Seats. Front set head restraint uncomfortable, positioned too far forward.
• 10012081Dec 1, 2004Steering. Customer satisfaction program 04050 power steering assist. Product field action announcement. *tt updated 2/7/12.
• 10012739Oct 1, 2004Fuel system, Other or unknown. Fuel gauge does not read full when fuel tank is full, service engine soon (ses) light on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0455.
• 10016193Sep 1, 2004Body and structure. Malibu maxx rear sunshade.
• 10013093Aug 23, 2004Fuel system, Other or unknown. Instrument panel fuel gauge will only go to 7/8ths full even with a full tank of fuel or that can only add 12 or 13 gallons of fuel to tank after the low fuel light comes on.
• 10014343Aug 1, 2004Fuel system. Malibu fuel tank cap for the 2004 malibu and malibu maxx is not interchangeable.
• 10011220Aug 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear sunshade comes unhooked from rear sunroof trim. *tt this bulletin replaces previous bulletin number 04-08-110-004.
• 10012116Jul 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Growl or howl type noise from transmission/engine compartment during light to moderate acceleration from a stop.
• 10012531Jun 1, 2004Equipment. Tie strap removal during video display replacement.
• 10012530Jun 1, 2004Electrical system. Information to avoid pinching windshield washer hose when servicing battery or underhood electrical center.
• 10012630Apr 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Proper removal of power window switch to avoid damage to door trim pad or power window switch remove trim pad first.
• 10013256Nov 17, 2003Equipment. Gm training website.

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