NHTSA recall 19V642000
Electrical system › Software
Chevrolet Malibu
Reported Sep 6, 2019177,282 vehicles affectedGeneral Motors LLCMaker’s number N192221960Built Apr 25, 2017 – Sep 20, 2018
The defect
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 risk
Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
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