Recall 19V642000: 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 6, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 177,282
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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 fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V642000
- Manufacturer campaign
- N192221960
- Manufacturer
- General Motors LLC
- Owner letters
- Oct 16, 2019
- Components
- Electrical system:software (Electrical System); Engine (Engine); Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
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