2013 Chevrolet Malibu recall: software
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on May 18, 2012. It covers about 4,304 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,304
- reported
- May 18, 2012
- owners notified
- Jun 13, 2012
- related complaints
- 376
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V224000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 376 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 12V224000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu software?
Yes. Recall 12V224000, reported on May 18, 2012, covers about 4,304 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V224000?
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.
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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