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CHEVROLET 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Reported: September 6, 2019 Initiated: September 6, 2019 #19V642000

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Hazard

Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
CHEVROLET
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by CHEVROLET.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on September 6, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 19V642000.