1980 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1980
Chevrolet Malibu is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1980 Chevrolet Malibu and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1980 Chevrolet Malibu
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | N/A |
| Fuel Economy: | N/ A mpg |
| Transmissions: | 3 Speed Automatic; 4 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Rear Wheel Drive |
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1980 Malibu Recalls
FEB 25, 1981 | Recall ID#
20240
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... More Details
FEB 25, 1981 |
MALIBU
| Recall ID#
20240
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 25, 1981 |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
5821160 |
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Summary:
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...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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FEB 11, 1981 | Recall ID#
48916
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... More Details
FEB 11, 1981 |
MALIBU
| Recall ID#
48916
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 11, 1981 |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
67350 |
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Summary:
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...
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Consequence:
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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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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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NOV 24, 1984 | Recall ID#
58902
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY... More Details
NOV 24, 1984 |
MALIBU
| Recall ID#
58902
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 24, 1984 |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3100000 |
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Summary:
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY...
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Consequence:
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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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GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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AUG 19, 1983 | Recall ID#
59106
ACCELERATOR PUMP LEVER RETAINING PIN MAY LOOSEN AFTER REPEATED HEAVY ACCELERATOR PEDAL APPLICATIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK IN... More Details
AUG 19, 1983 |
MALIBU
| Recall ID#
59106
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 19, 1983 |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
19108 |
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Summary:
ACCELERATOR PUMP LEVER RETAINING PIN MAY LOOSEN AFTER REPEATED HEAVY ACCELERATOR PEDAL APPLICATIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK IN...
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Consequence:
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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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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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APR 29, 1985 | Recall ID#
68061
EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS... More Details
APR 29, 1985 |
MALIBU
| Recall ID#
68061
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS |
| Recall Date: |
APR 29, 1985 |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1810000 |
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Summary:
EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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OCT 24, 2007 | Recall ID#
72027
CERTAIN 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... More Details
OCT 24, 2007 |
MALIBU
| Recall ID#
72027
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 24, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
121680 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN 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...
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
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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.
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Notes:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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