1978 Chevrolet Malibu
Safety Recalls & Notices
We found 18 safety recalls for the 1978 Chevrolet Malibu. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Chevrolet dealer to schedule free repairs.
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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.
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On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of rear braking action.
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THE AXLE RETAINING "C" CLIP IN THE DIFFERENTIAL MAY DISLODGE AND ALLOW THE AXLE, WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN SUBJECTED TO SIDE FORCES. AXLE SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLE CRASH.
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On certain vehicles, the heads of the rear seatbelt anchor bolts may break off during normal vehicle use and in the event of an accident in which the rear seatbelts are in use, the probability of injury to the wearer will be increased.
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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.
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THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS.
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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.
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THE OUTER FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY EXPERIENCE INADEQUATE LUBRICATION THAT MAY CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE DAMAGE AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS. VEHICLES HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARD 201 - OCCUPANT PROTECTION. THE INCORRECT HEAD RESTRAINTS CAN INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF HEAD INJURY TO REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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THE REAR BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER RETAINER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED SHOULD THE RETAINER DISENGAGE, THE WHEEL CYLINDER COULD MOVE OUTWARD CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF REAR BRAKES.
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