NHTSA recall 04V190000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Chevrolet Malibu
Reported Apr 19, 200465,439 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 04030Built May 1, 2000 – Mar 31, 2004
The defect
Some of these passenger vehicles have an electronic control unit (ecu) that may calculate a higher than actual vehicle speed because of an erratic rear-wheel speed sensor signal, and cause ABS activation where it IS not needed or needed ABS activation to be extended during braking as the vehicle speed drops to about 3 mph.
The risk
Unexpected ABS activiation could increase stopping distance up to about 11 feet dpending on the grade of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ABS controller. owner notification began on june 16, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.