1998 Chevrolet Malibu TSBs

119 manufacturer communications for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1998 Malibu problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

119Communications

What the bulletins cover

Brakes & stability19 bulletins
Electrical18 bulletins
Body & structure15 bulletins
Engine11 bulletins
Suspension10 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain6 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 119 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Body & structure PIT3227S May 9, 2023

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating…

Service bulletin 17-NA-073 February 21, 2023

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Body & structure PIT3227R April 13, 2022

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating…

Fuel system · Brakes & stability PIP4723F January 14, 2022

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving…

Service bulletin PIT3227Q April 1, 2021

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating…

Electrical PIP4723D January 31, 2020

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving…

Service bulletin PIC4696E November 22, 2019

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from…

Service bulletin 17NA073 September 18, 2019

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Service bulletin PIC4696D September 5, 2019

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from…

Service bulletin 17NA073 February 15, 2019

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Body & structure PIT3227P December 17, 2018

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating…

Service bulletin PIC4696C May 31, 2018

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from…

Wheels & tires · Electrical · Fuel system PIP4723C September 20, 2017

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving…

Service bulletin 17-NA-073 March 15, 2017

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Electrical PIP4723B February 22, 2017

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving…

Service bulletin 16NA260 August 26, 2016

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.

Service bulletin PIC4696B December 4, 2015

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from…

Service bulletin PIC4696A October 23, 2015

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from…

Electrical 14350D November 1, 2014

Unintended Ignition Key Rotation

Electrical 14350A September 1, 2014

Unintended Ignition Key Rotation

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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