2014 Chevrolet Malibu recall: vacuum
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on May 14, 2014. It covers about 140,067 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 140,067
- reported
- May 14, 2014
- owners notified
- Jul 3, 2014
- related complaints
- 45
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through May 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2.5L engine with the auto stop/start option. The affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, disabling the hydraulic boost assist. As such, these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- If the hydraulic boost assist is disabled, slowing or stopping the vehicle will require additional brake pedal effort and a lengthened stopping distance. Both of these effects increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. General Motors number for this recall is 14201.
Recall number 14V247000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2014 2014
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 45 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 14V247000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vacuum?
Yes. Recall 14V247000, reported on May 14, 2014, covers about 140,067 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V247000?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. General Motors number for this recall is 14201.
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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