General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo
— Recall Campaign #19V642000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines. An error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 177,282 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V642000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 06, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V642000 |
| Units affected: | 177,282 |
- Description:
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines. An error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.
- Consequeces:
- Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N192221960.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.