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Recall Gap Audit: 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Total 2008 NHTSA Owner Complaints Analyzed: 1017 • Adjacent-Year Recall Gaps Detected: 6

Active Recalls Covering Year
5
Statutory Remedy (49 U.S.C. Section 30120)
Adjacent Recall Gaps
6
Excluded Model-Year Gaps
ODI Complaints Analyzed
1017
Public NHTSA Defect Reports
Estimated Retail Exposure
$1,800–$4,200
Avg. Dealer Parts & Labor
Official NHTSA Government Verification Links & Methodology ▼
NHTSA safety record analysis: The 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU has 5 open official recalls and 6 adjacent-year recall exclusions (2006–2010). Owners facing unrecalled defects can file an official NHTSA complaint and utilize compiled public records to request discretionary customer goodwill assistance from authorized dealerships.
Verify on Official U.S. Government Website:

Note: NHTSA.gov's web portal indexes certain trucks (such as RAM 1500 or F-150) under specific cab sub-trims (e.g. Crew Cab, Quad Cab). If the Vehicle Model Specs link displays a government portal error, use the Google Verified Search or Official Recalls Lookup above with your 17-digit VIN. You can also click any Official Campaign Link below for guaranteed direct access to the federal filing.

Open Recalls Currently Covering 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU (5)

Adjacent-Year Recall Exclusions (2006–2010 Cross-Reference)

HIGH SEVERITY GAP

EXTERIOR LIGHTING — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 09E012000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2006, 2007
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 40
NHTSA Campaign: 09E012000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
RECALLED (Campaign #09E012000)
2006
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
RECALLED (Campaign #09E012000)
2007
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
40 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2009
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 09E012000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 40 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (09E012000): SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Safety Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2006, 2007: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (40) ▼

Sample 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)

ODI #10319811 • Incident Date: 01/01/1901
2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TURN SIGNAL CANNOT BE HEARD WHEN THE CLIMATE CONTROL OR THE RADIO ARE OPERATING. *TGW
ODI #10359452 • Incident Date: 03/05/2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED BOTH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND EVEN WHEN IT WAS NOT. THERE WERE NO OTHER WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SENSOR, FUSE AND OTHER PARTS. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000.
ODI #10411714 • Incident Date: 07/08/2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
ODI #10419942 • Incident Date: 08/01/2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,757.
ODI #10446111 • Incident Date: 06/10/2010
VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WILL TURN ON WITH OUT ANY APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE ALSO HAS ADJUSTABLE PEDALS, YOU CAN MOVE PEDALS FORWARD OR BACK AND GET LIGHT TO GO OUT. GENERAL MOTORS HAS REPLACE BRAKE SWITCH ONCE. LITTLE OVER A YEAR LATER VEHICLE IS DOING EXACT THING AGAIN. THERE IS A BRAKE POSITION SENSOR IN THIS SYSTEM AND IT APPEARS TO BE LOSING ITS CALIBRATION WHEN PEDALS ARE MOVED CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO COME ON. THIS CAUSES AN UNSAFE CONDITION FOR ANYBODY FOLLOWING THE VEHICLE OR RIDING IN IT. *TR
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  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 09E012000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
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FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 09E012000 and 40 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for EXTERIOR LIGHTING? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

AIR BAGS — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 06V417000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2006
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 3
Fires Reported: 1
Matching ODI Complaints: 37
NHTSA Campaign: 06V417000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: AIR BAGS
RECALLED (Campaign #06V417000)
2006
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2007
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
37 Complaints • 3 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2009
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 06V417000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 37 Crashes Reported: 3 Fires Reported: 1 Verify Campaign 06V417000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (06V417000): CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.

Safety Consequence: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2006: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (37) ▼

Sample 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (AIR BAGS)

ODI #10244402 • Incident Date: 08/01/2008
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING THE FIRST 24 HOURS AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. A PART IN THE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
ODI #10249028 • Incident Date: 10/21/2008 [CRASH] [FIRE]
TL*THE CONTACT RENTED A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID DEBRIS FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, SHE STRUCK A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
ODI #10440489 • Incident Date: 12/19/2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAGS UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000.
ODI #10469635 • Incident Date: 08/04/2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND REAR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALSO STATED THAT TOXIC FUMES EMITTED FROM THE AIR BAGS ONCE DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER, AS WELL AS A CHILD PASSENGER, SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES FROM THE SHARDS AND FUMES OF THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE AND THE REPAIR OF THE AIR BAGS COULD COST APPROXIMATELY $5,000 AT THE CONTACT EXPENSIVE. THE DEALER OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ODI #10502667 • Incident Date: 08/03/2009
THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON WHEN THE WEATHER WAS VERY HOT OR VERY COLD FROM TIME TO TIME STARTING IN 2009. IN THE WINTER OF 2013, THE LIGHT REMAINED ON CONSTANTLY. WHEN THIS WARNING WAS ON, THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING. EVEN IF SOMEONE WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT SEAT, THE LIGHT INDICATED THAT THE SENSOR COULD NOT DETECT A PERSON AND THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. OUR DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE SENSOR WASN'T WORKING AND IF WE GOT INTO A CRASH, THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT WORK. WE FELT THAT THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE DEALT WITH BY CHEVROLET AT NO COST TO US, BUT CHEVROLET CLAIMED THAT SINCE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS, THEY COULD NOT REPLACE IT AT NO COST. WE HOPE THIS REPORT HELPS TO SHED LIGHT ON THE ISSUE, AND IF IT IS COMMON, LEADS TO A RECALL OR VOLUNTARY REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY SENSOR AT NO COST TO CONSUMERS. *TR
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Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 06V417000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
Already purchased this dossier? Restore your access with your email →
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 06V417000 and 37 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for AIR BAGS? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

AIR BAGS — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 19V019000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2010
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 3
Fires Reported: 1
Matching ODI Complaints: 37
NHTSA Campaign: 19V019000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: AIR BAGS
UNAFFECTED
2006
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2007
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
37 Complaints • 3 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2009
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
RECALLED (Campaign #19V019000)
2010
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 19V019000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 37 Crashes Reported: 3 Fires Reported: 1 Verify Campaign 19V019000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (19V019000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.

Safety Consequence: If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2010: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (37) ▼

Sample 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (AIR BAGS)

ODI #10244402 • Incident Date: 08/01/2008
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING THE FIRST 24 HOURS AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. A PART IN THE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
ODI #10249028 • Incident Date: 10/21/2008 [CRASH] [FIRE]
TL*THE CONTACT RENTED A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID DEBRIS FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, SHE STRUCK A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
ODI #10440489 • Incident Date: 12/19/2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAGS UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000.
ODI #10469635 • Incident Date: 08/04/2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND REAR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALSO STATED THAT TOXIC FUMES EMITTED FROM THE AIR BAGS ONCE DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER, AS WELL AS A CHILD PASSENGER, SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES FROM THE SHARDS AND FUMES OF THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE AND THE REPAIR OF THE AIR BAGS COULD COST APPROXIMATELY $5,000 AT THE CONTACT EXPENSIVE. THE DEALER OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ODI #10502667 • Incident Date: 08/03/2009
THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON WHEN THE WEATHER WAS VERY HOT OR VERY COLD FROM TIME TO TIME STARTING IN 2009. IN THE WINTER OF 2013, THE LIGHT REMAINED ON CONSTANTLY. WHEN THIS WARNING WAS ON, THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING. EVEN IF SOMEONE WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT SEAT, THE LIGHT INDICATED THAT THE SENSOR COULD NOT DETECT A PERSON AND THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. OUR DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE SENSOR WASN'T WORKING AND IF WE GOT INTO A CRASH, THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT WORK. WE FELT THAT THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE DEALT WITH BY CHEVROLET AT NO COST TO US, BUT CHEVROLET CLAIMED THAT SINCE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS, THEY COULD NOT REPLACE IT AT NO COST. WE HOPE THIS REPORT HELPS TO SHED LIGHT ON THE ISSUE, AND IF IT IS COMMON, LEADS TO A RECALL OR VOLUNTARY REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY SENSOR AT NO COST TO CONSUMERS. *TR
🔒 PREMIUM PRO SUITE 100x ROI vs. $2,000+ Dealership Repair Quote

Unlock the Complete 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall Gap Escalation War Room (19V019000)

Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 19V019000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
Already purchased this dossier? Restore your access with your email →
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 19V019000 and 37 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for AIR BAGS? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

VISIBILITY — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 08V634000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2009
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 6
NHTSA Campaign: 08V634000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: VISIBILITY
UNAFFECTED
2006
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2007
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
6 Complaints • 0 Crashes
RECALLED (Campaign #08V634000)
2009
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 08V634000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 6 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 08V634000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (08V634000): GM IS RECALLING 77 MY 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEM." THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIRCONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE BLOWER WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND THE MODE SELECTOR WOULD REMAIN IN THE LAST KNOWN SETTING.

Safety Consequence: IF THE WINDSHIELD BEGAN TO FOG OR FROST, THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH AIRFLOW TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD, RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2009: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE HVAC CONTROL HEAD MODULE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (6) ▼

Sample 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (VISIBILITY)

ODI #10244401 • Incident Date: 10/05/2008
MODERN VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH THE SUN VISOR BUILT INTO THE CEILING OF THE VEHICLE TO AVOID "SCALPING" THE OCCUPANTS DURING A CRASH. HOWEVER, ON MY 2008 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ, THE VISOR IS NOT BUILT INTO THE CEILING AND HAS THE ABILITY TO "SCALP" SOMEONE WHEN THEY ARE INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC CRASH. THIS APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN DEFECT ON THIS NEW MODEL. *TR
ODI #10249208 • Incident Date: 09/18/2008
I HAVE BOUGHT THIS CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 BRAND NEW CAR TWO MONTHS AGO. WHEN I BOUGHT IT I DROVE THE CAR AND I ASKED THE CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE IF THERE IS SOMETHING ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE REP. FROM DEAN MYERS SAID IS NOTHING AND IT GETS OFF WHEN IS DETAILED. IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE LIKE THAT AS I CAN NOT SEE CLEAR THROUGH ALL THE WINDSHIELDS SO I GOT THE CAR IN FOR INSPECTION. THEY SAID IS NOT THEIR FAULT AND CALLED A GM REPRESENTATIVE. THEY SAID IS NOT THEIR FAULT AS WELL. AT THE END THEY ADVISED ME TO GET IN TOUCH WITH MY INSURANCE AS IT COULD HAVE BEEN AN "ACID RAIN OR SOMETHING". THE CAR WAS LIKE THIS WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND I BOUGHT LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR INSIDE OUTSIDE. THIS IS A RIDICULOUS RESOLUTION FOR MY PROBLEM. I DIDN'T NOTICED THOUGH THIS PROBLEM GOT WORST WHEN THEY RUST PROOF IT. DO NOT BUY FROM DEAN MAYERS CAR DEALER FROM TORONTO!!! *TR
ODI #10273301 • Incident Date: 06/08/2009
THE SUNROOF IN MY 2008 CHEVY MALIBU BEGAN RATTLING WHEN IN FULL OPEN POSITION. IT FINALLY EXPLODED, SPRAYING THE ENTIRE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT (AND MYSELF) WITH GLASS. *TR
ODI #10295398 • Incident Date: 12/28/2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. IN TEMPERATURES OF 40 AND BELOW ICE FORMED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF OUTSIDE. THE DEFROSTER WAS TURNED ON , BUT IT DOES NOT CLEAR THE GLASS BECAUSE THERE WAS NO FILTER ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER STATED THEY WERE NOT CERTAIN IF THERE WAS A FILTER ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, OR ONLY ON THE DOOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
ODI #10484826 • Incident Date: 11/13/2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM THE SUNROOF AND INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,467 .
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  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 08V634000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
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1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 08V634000 and 6 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for VISIBILITY? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 11E009000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2006, 2007
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 6
NHTSA Campaign: 11E009000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
RECALLED (Campaign #11E009000)
2006
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
RECALLED (Campaign #11E009000)
2007
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
6 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2009
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 11E009000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 6 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 11E009000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (11E009000): TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.

Safety Consequence: A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2006, 2007: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG ON TO WWW.RECALLRESPONSE.COM.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (6) ▼

Sample 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE)

ODI #10410009 • Incident Date: 06/29/2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE HE SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GASOLINE STATION TO BE REFUELED, BUT THE FUEL TANK WOULD ONLY ACCEPT A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 98,291.
ODI #10437613 • Incident Date: 10/13/2010
FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. STARTED OUT DROPPING TO EMPTY AND ACTIVATING THE TROUBLE LIGHT AND LOW FUEL DISPLAY WHEN THERE WAS STILL HALF A TANK OF FUEL. NOW IT DOES IT WITH 3/4 TANK OR MORE. AFTER THE FUEL GETS LOWER THAN 3/4 TANK OFTEN THE FUEL GAUGE WILL DROP TO EMPTY AND STAY THERE UNTIL I FILL THE TANK BACK UP THEN THE GAUGE WILL ONLY MOVE TO FULL AFTER DRIVING A BIT. *KB
ODI #10442247 • Incident Date: 01/20/2011
GAS GAUGE FLUCTUATES FROM EMPTY TO FULL MOSTLY REMAINS IN THE EMPTY POSITION EXCEPT AFTER A TURN OR A START/STOP. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I HAVE ANOTHER 2008 CHEVY MALIBU (THAT MY SON DRIVES), VIN # [XXX] WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE MILEAGE AT FAILURE FOR THAT VEHICLE WAS ABOUT 40000 MILES. I WAS TOLD BY CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE REP THAT THESE VIN #S ARE NOT ON THE LIST ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA # 10030685. I CONTEND THAT THERE IS A MATERIAL AND/OR DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE FUEL SENSOR ON THESE VEHICLES AND THAT A RECALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY GENERAL MOTORS. FURTHERMORE, THIS FAILURE CAN REPRESENT A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD TO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES. I BELIEVE OWNING TWO OF THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM REPRESENTS A MORE THAN RANDOM OCCURRENCE. I THEREFORE REQUEST THE NHTSA TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
ODI #10448144 • Incident Date: 02/02/2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE SENDING UNIT FRACTURED AND FELL INTO THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE BEGAN PERFORMING ERRATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE SENDING UNIT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SENDING UNIT WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 69,700.
ODI #10481681 • Incident Date: 09/21/2012
GM IS RECALLING 40000 CARS FOR A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ON THE TOP OF THE TANK. I ORIGINALLY HEARD THAT THIS WAS FOR CARS IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION OF THE COUNTRY. MY DAUGHTER LIVES IN PHOENIX, DRIVES A 2005 PONTIAC G6, AND HAD A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM A PLASTIC FITTING ATTACHED TO THE FUEL PRESSURE RETURN LINE. THE FUEL WAS RUNNING ACROSS THE TOP OF THE TANK ACROSS THE PROTECTIVE SHIELD AND ONTO THE MUFFLER IN SMALL AMOUNTS. FORTUNATELY WE REPLACED THE PUMP/INDICATOR SENDING UNIT BEFORE A FIRE TOOK PLACE. I LIVE IN TUCSON AND DRIVE A 2008 CHEVY MALIBU LT. A FEW WEEKS AGO I NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS AT THE REAR OF THE CAR AFTER IT WAS PARKED. NO EVIDENCE OF A LEAK LIKE MY DAUGHTER"S CAR, BUT A STRONG SMELL. I JACKED THE CAR AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH FOR A LEAK, BUT FOUND NONE. THE SMELL OF FUEL WAS STRONGER IN THE AREA OF THE WIRING HARNESS AND FUEL LINES GOING TO THE TOP OF THE TANK. DO YOU KNOW OF A RECALL FOR MY MODEL OF CAR? IT SEEMS LIKE A TREND WITH THIS PARTICULAR DESIGN OF FUEL SYSTEM.
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  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
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FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 11E009000 and 6 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

EQUIPMENT — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 05V486000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2006
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 1
Matching ODI Complaints: 3
NHTSA Campaign: 05V486000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: EQUIPMENT
RECALLED (Campaign #05V486000)
2006
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2007
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
3 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2009
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 05V486000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 3 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 1 Verify Campaign 05V486000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (05V486000): CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE LABEL TABLE SPECIFIED THE 15 INCH SPARE FOR THE FRONT DISC/REAR DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM AND IT SHOULD SPECIFY A 16 INCH SPARE TIRE SIZE.

Safety Consequence: A 15" DIAMETER REPLACEMENT SPARE TIRE CAN NOT BE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE DUE TO A FIT INTERFERENCE WITH THE BRAKE CALIPER.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2006: OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A CORRECTED LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR THE CUSTOMERS COULD HAVE THEIR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (3) ▼

Sample 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (EQUIPMENT)

ODI #10284911 • Incident Date: 07/21/2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A TIRE, THE JACK FAILED, AND THEN CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. AS A CONSEQUENCE HIS RISK FOR SERIOUS INJURY WAS INCREASED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. UPON CONTACT A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED BECAUSE THE WHEELS WERE NOT BLOCKED; ALTHOUGH THE EMERGENCY BREAK WAS ENGAGED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
ODI #10322458 • Incident Date: 02/04/2010 [FIRE]
WIRE BURN IN CAR AND IT IS SMELLS LIKE SMOKE AND MY CAR HAD A LEAKY ROOF AND GM REFUSE TO EXCHANGE IT AND IT ALSO GOES IT JERKS INTO GEAR. AND LAST WEEK WHEN I TRIED TO MISS A TIRE IN ROAD I ALMOST GOT KILLED CAR ALMOST TURNED OVER
ODI #10462210 • Incident Date: 10/01/2008
AC SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE. VARIOUS SETTINGS WILL NOT ACTIVATE SYSTEM. DEALER SAYS THAT NO DTC COULD BE FOUND (NO TROUBLE CODES). VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED NUMEROUS TIMES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE IN FALL OF 2008. *JS
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  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 05V486000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
Already purchased this dossier? Restore your access with your email →
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 05V486000 and 3 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for EQUIPMENT? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.