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I remember seeing a bulletin number some time ago on either this or the Malibu Maxx thread here. I don't remember that specific number at the moment. Perhaps Chevrolet's "answer" is premature? Perhaps the "new" part they thought would work failed in extended testing? I do not know. Then again, Toyota is now recalling a million Priuses world wide with defective steering columm components. We are not alone 
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jun 01, 2006 12:12 pm) I took my '04 Maxx in this morning for an oil change and tire rotation and mentioned this "rough road clunk" that I've had for a while. (The folks in Edmund's still haven't hit on the answer, but I have it). (e2helper, feel free to enlighten them). Turns out that there's a Preliminary Bulletin #PIC3747 dated 10/24/05 that addresses this issue. Per the Bulletin, "the root cause has been determined and corrective action is in the validation process". Which means that the fix isn't ready yet. "Service parts are expected in the first quarter of 2006". The Bulletin specifically advises against replacing either the intermediate shaft or rack&pinion, or reloading the steering system, because the system will reset and the rattle/clunk will return (folks in Edmund's swear that these recent fixes work. They're in for a letdown). This issue most often appears between the 3,000 to 5,000 mile mark. And never goes away. Appears to come from the left front suspension. That's all I know for now. Issue also affects '05-'06 G6s. Another post on the forum said fix is delayed to third quarter '06. But at least I have something to wave in the face of my dealer!
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Replying to: mfh1 (Jun 01, 2006 12:42 pm) At the top of the page is a Document ID# 1819760. Subject is labeled: Subject: Knock, Clunk or Rattle Noise at Low Speeds with Suspension Input - keywords intermittent shaft steer steering #PIC3747B - (04/21/2006) Models: 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu/Maxx 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 |
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Last week the 05 malibu had a warranty work for the excessive long cranking time . Thanks e2helper for the TSB on this issue. GM re flashed the computer a it's starting great now. There's no excessive cranking time with the starter still's turning when the engine is all ready running. Thanks e2helper for the info  .Russ
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Does anyone have information on AM reception problems with the 2005 Malibu? I thought I read something here in the past but I can't find it now. I am also experiencing the long crank time sporadically and figure I'll have the dealer look at both problems when I bring the car in. If anyone has the TSB # for the cranking problem I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
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Replying to: dons05malibu (Nov 20, 2006 2:48 pm) #05-08-44-017 Radio Static Noise on AM Stations when Using Rear Defogger (Install Capacitor)- Sedan only
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Replying to: e2helper (Nov 20, 2006 3:01 pm) |
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| the warranty on my wifes 05 malibu is almost up and i wanted to know if there are any recalls or tsbs that i and maybe others should know about. weve had nothing but a trouble free vehicle and im planning on keeping it for a while. 30,000 miles so ive got about three months or 6,000 miles to go before expiration. thanks in advance. | |
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