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Chevrolet Malibu 2002–2003technical service bulletin

Bulletin 021803 · NHTSA communication 10002556 · issued Feb 18, 2003

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
component
2002–2003
model years
6
vehicle entries

Official summary

Metal rattle type noise from the rear of the vehicle. Caused by a loose attachment spring clip at the rear brake line hose bracket. This clip is secured properly, but may not provide enough spring tension, which allows it to rattle against the bracket. *tt

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.