Chevrolet
1981 Malibu
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Trims & pricing
Shop listings| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
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| 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.8 V6 (115 Hp) CAT 3.8 V6 (115 Hp) CAT | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.4 V8 (120 Hp) CAT Automatic 4.4 V8 (120 Hp) CAT Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5.7 d V8 (105 Hp) Automatic 5.7 d V8 (105 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.4 V8 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic 4.4 V8 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.8 V6 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic 3.8 V6 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5.0 V8 (150 Hp) CAT Automatic 5.0 V8 (150 Hp) CAT Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT Automatic 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety & recalls
Full recall reportCERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Potential consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
07E088000 · 121,680 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of brake fluid in the rear brakes and loss of rear braking capability.this Would result in increased stopping distances and possible crash. note: vehicles in ontario and quebec only.
1986056 · 251,424 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking capabilities. This recall affects vehicles sold in the Maritime provinces only.
1985007 · 68,350 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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.
83V077000 · 19,108 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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.
81V025000 · 5,821,160 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, the lower rear control arm to frame bolts may fracture causing lower control arm to drop free. If this happens vehicle damage or crash without warning may occur.
1981027 · 486,090 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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elsewhere in CardogListingsEvery live 1981 Malibu on the market, filterable by trim, price, and distance.Recall reportRecalls listed for this model year, with defect, risk, and remedy, and the manufacturer's VIN lookup to confirm.6 campaignsQuoteThe instrument view — price history, market depth, and trim-level comparisons.