Malibu L4-2.4L Hybrid (2008)
Vehicle Lifting: Technical Service Bulletins
Emissions - EVAP Damage Prevention On Vehicle Hoist
INFORMATION
Bulletin No.: 05-06-04-004E
Date: May 29, 2009
Subject: Information to Avoid Damaging EVAP Canister and Setting DTCs P0442/P0455 When Hoisting Vehicle
Models:
2004-2007 Chevrolet Malibu MAXX
2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu
2005-2010 Pontiac G6
2007-2010 Saturn AURA
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Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-06-04-004D (Section 06 - Engine).
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A review of warranty repair orders and parts returned to GM for analysis suggests that EVAP canisters are being damaged when the vehicle is being put
up on a hoist for service.
Incorrect placement of the hoist pads may cause a crack/leak in the EVAP canister plastic and eventually set one or both of the following DTCs:
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DTC P0442 - small EVAP leak detected
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DTC P0455 - large EVAP leak detected
To avoid this situation, particularly when using the type of hoist where the arms swing in and the pick up pads swivel, be sure of the placement of the
pick up pads. If the pick up pads are not positioned correctly to the underbody pick up areas, this type of damage may occur.
Lifting Points (2008 Chevrolet Malibu Shown, Other Vehicles Similar)
Lifting Pad
Body Seam - DO NOT Lift Here
EVAP Canister - DO NOT Lift Here
For additional information and detail, refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in SI.
