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2014 Chevrolet Malibu recall: electrical heating element

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on November 13, 2013. It covers about 42,696 vehicles.

vehicles affected
42,696
reported
Nov 13, 2013
owners notified
Dec 6, 2013
related complaints
21

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element

What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Risk
The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1‑800‑521‑7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13380.

Recall number 13V567000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about visibility problems.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu

Questions about recall 13V567000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu electrical heating element?

Yes. Recall 13V567000, reported on November 13, 2013, covers about 42,696 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V567000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1‑800‑521‑7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13380.

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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