2004 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Service Bulletins

494 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. 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.

• 10016455Aug 1, 2005Body and structure. Loose shift knob.
• 10014875May 11, 2005Brakes. Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor.
• 10013524Apr 21, 2005Engine cooling. Intermittent crank no start, extended crank, service engine soon (ses) light, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0335 and/or dtc p0650.
• 10015033Mar 1, 2005Latches, locks and linkages. Hood will not latch in primary latch position.
• 10014975Mar 1, 2005Steering. Steering column tilt/telescope wheel lever available for service use.
• 10011819Feb 1, 2005Suspension. Front suspension noise on turns.
• 10011816Feb 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Sir light on with codes b00120e and b00130e.
• 10015762Jan 1, 2005Fuel system, Other or unknown. Fuel filter replacement. Gm tech link.
• 10013488Jan 1, 2005Seat belts. Front seat head restraint uncomfortable positioned too far forward.
• 10013487Jan 1, 2005Seats. Front seat back trim panel falling off loose detached from seat frame.
• 10013477Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Information to avoid setting diagnostic trouble code p0442 large evap leak when hoisting vehicle.
• 10013450Jan 1, 2005Seats. Front seat rear trim panels falling off.
• 10013448Jan 1, 2005Seats. Front set head restraint uncomfortable, positioned too far forward.
• 10015779Dec 1, 2004Electrical system. Sir lamp being display and codes b0012 and b0013 with symptom code 0e. Gm tech link.
• 10012081Dec 1, 2004Steering. Customer satisfaction program 04050 power steering assist. Product field action announcement. *tt updated 2/7/12.
• 10015768Oct 1, 2004Engine cooling. Engine idle flare when the clutch is depressed. Also low speed engine decel stall when coming to a stop. Gm tech link.
• 10012712Oct 1, 2004Engine cooling. Severe hesitation, drop of engine rpm or idle stall (install jumper harness)
• 10013054Aug 19, 2004Engine cooling. Intermittently stall when idling after driving with the a/c on.
• 10013333Aug 4, 2004Fuel system. New style fuel tank cap.
• 10013327Aug 2, 2004Body and structure. Rear lift gate relatching after opening.
• 10014346Aug 1, 2004Engine cooling. Oil life system reset procedures - cars.
• 10014343Aug 1, 2004Fuel system. Malibu fuel tank cap for the 2004 malibu and malibu maxx is not interchangeable.
• 10014337Aug 1, 2004Other or unknown. Malibu outside temperature display.
• 10011233Aug 1, 2004Electrical system. Horn replacemant due to water intrusion.
• 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.
• 10013149Jul 28, 2004Brakes. J66 brakes may have one of the rear wheel bearing assemblies containing a non functioning wheel speed sensor.
• 10013145Jul 28, 2004Latches, locks and linkages. Rear lift gate closing effort is too high.
• 10012116Jul 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Growl or howl type noise from transmission/engine compartment during light to moderate acceleration from a stop.
• 10012103Jul 1, 2004Engine cooling. New cylinder bore liner replacement procedure. This service bulletin replaces 030601018a.
• 10012530Jun 1, 2004Electrical system. Information to avoid pinching windshield washer hose when servicing battery or underhood electrical center.
• 10012179Jun 1, 2004Steering. Revised ball stud to steering knuckle nut tightening specification.
• 10013270May 18, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Inoperative windshield washers due to the hose being trapped under the battery cover. Information on servicing the battery or under hood electrical center.
• 10014020Apr 20, 2004Brakes. Antilock brake system upcoming safety recall.
• 10013876Apr 20, 2004Seat belts. Upcoming safety recalls: 04027 seat belt lower anchorage .
• 10012604Apr 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Removal of transmission fluid fill vent cap during transmission fluid checking procedure.
• 10013022Mar 9, 2004Steering. Electric power steering column and assist motor replacement - parts restriction information.
• 10013011Feb 26, 2004Electrical system. The key won't come out of the ignition lock cylinder condition.
• 10012700Feb 1, 2004Equipment. Key fob personalization feature radio station presets.
• 10012983Jan 27, 2004Body and structure. Door handles sticking in cold weather.
• 10012982Jan 27, 2004Equipment. Radio station presets.
• 10011117Jan 1, 2004Engine cooling. Guidelines for cylinder bore liner/piston sleeve replacement on the l4 ecotec engine.
• 10013264Nov 21, 2003Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield pillar convenience clip.
• 10013263Nov 21, 2003Transmission and drivetrain. Rattling or buzzing noise coming from instrument panel area.
• 10016245Oct 1, 2003Electrical system. Active digital wheel speed sensors.

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