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2011-2013 Buick Regal and Chevrolet Malibu recall: turn signal

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on October 4, 2012. It covers about 120,426 vehicles.

vehicles affected
120,426
reported
Oct 4, 2012
owners notified
Sep 8, 2014
related complaints
139

Exterior lighting: turn signal

What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
If the driver is not aware that a turn signal is not functioning properly, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle. If half of a front turn signal is not illuminating, other driver's may not be aware that the affected vehicle is turning, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300 or Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 12212.

Recall number 12V484000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 139 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 12V484000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Buick Regal and Chevrolet Malibu turn signal?

Yes. Recall 12V484000, reported on October 4, 2012, covers about 120,426 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V484000?

GM will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300 or Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 12212.

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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