NHTSA Recall 19V642000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Engine. Reported 2019-09-06. An estimated 177,282 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.