1980 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1980 Chevrolet Malibu. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 85V048000Apr 29, 19851,810,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders
  Covers: Chevrolet Malibu 1978–1980, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1978–1980, Chevrolet El Camino 1978–1980 +8 more

  Reported issue: Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. Consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. Front brakes would remain operational.

  Remedy: Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating.

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• 84V149000Nov 24, 19843,100,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
  Covers: Chevrolet Malibu 1978–1980, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1978–1980, Buick Regal 1978–1980 +5 more

  Reported issue: Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. This condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle.

  Remedy: The dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. If so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle components without charge.

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• 83V077000Aug 19, 198319,108 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Cables
  Covers: Chevrolet Malibu 1980–1983, Impala 1980–1983, Buick Lesabre 1981

  Reported issue: Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. This could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.

  Remedy: Dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link.

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• 81V025000Feb 25, 19815,821,160 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Chevrolet Malibu 1978–1981, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1978–1981, Buick Regal 1978–1981 +5 more

  Reported issue: The bolts that attach the lower rear control arm to the frame may fracture. The rear control arm supports and positions the rear axle. Fracture of the bolts would allow the control arm to drop free.

  Remedy: Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge.

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• 81V022000Feb 11, 198167,350 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Glass, side/rear
  Covers: Chevrolet Malibu 1979–1980, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1979–1980, Buick Century 1979–1980 +1 more

  Reported issue: The electro-clear rear window defoggers contain a defect which causes the glass to shatter without impact during or some time after use of the defogger. Vertical electrical strips may deteriorate and cause hot spots that can result in breakage of the rear glass.

  Remedy: Vehicles will be inspected for presence of a particular weatherstrip. If present, a layer of a special conductive epoxy will be added to the vertical bar on the rear window glass. This epoxy is a new conductive material which will not react with the weatherstrip.

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