2004 Chevrolet Malibu recall: control unit/module
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 19, 2004. It covers about 65,439 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 65,439
- reported
- Apr 19, 2004
- owners notified
- Jun 16, 2004
- related complaints
- 64
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- Some of these passenger vehicles have an electronic control unit (ecu) that may calculate a higher than actual vehicle speed because of an erratic rear-wheel speed sensor signal, and cause ABS activation where it is not needed or needed ABS activation to be extended during braking as the vehicle speed drops to about 3 MPH.
- Risk
- Unexpected ABS activiation could increase stopping distance up to about 11 feet dpending on the grade of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the ABS controller. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
Recall number 04V190000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 64 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 04V190000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu control unit/module?
Yes. Recall 04V190000, reported on April 19, 2004, covers about 65,439 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V190000?
Dealers will reprogram the ABS controller. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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