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Recall List for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

Official recalls have been issued for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Chevrolet service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Chevrolet customer service.

  1. RECALL: Steering Shaft Inadequate Support Of U-Joint

    A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 21, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    7,304
  2. RECALL: Brake Lights May Or May Not Randomly Illuminate

    Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 14, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    2,440,524
  3. RECALL: Transmission Shift Cable May Fracture/Rollaway

    If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 30, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    1,131,113
  4. RECALL: Sudden Loss Of Electric Power Steering

    If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 31, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    1,373,177
  5. RECALL: The Transmission Shift Cable May Detach

    If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 18, 2012
    Vehicles Affected
    426,240

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