1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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0Owner complaints

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1Recall campaigns

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What owners actually said

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Official recalls

77V181000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders

Oct 17, 1977

THE REAR BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER RETAINER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED. SHOULD THE WHEEL CYLINDER RETAINER BECOME COMPLETELY DISENGAGED, THE WHEEL CYLINDER COULD MOVE OUTBOARD CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING ACTION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPOSITION THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER RETAINERS, FREE OF CHARGE, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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NHTSA investigations

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