Recall 12V224000: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
May 18, 2012
Vehicles affected
4,304
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured from october 24, 2011, through march 31, 2012. After an event of hard braking, the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) may reset itself.

The risk

If this occurs during an aggressive turning maneuver, and then afterwards a potential vehicle rollover event is sensed, the roof rail airbag may unintentionally deploy. Additionally, the air bags and/or seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy during a severe crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

The fix

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the sdm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on june 13, 2012.

Notes

Gm’s safety recall campaign number is 12102. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V224000
Manufacturer campaign
12102
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Owner letters
Jun 13, 2012
Components
Electrical system:software (Electrical System)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology