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2013 Chevrolet Malibu recall: gear position indication (prndl)

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on April 24, 2015. It covers about 3,690 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,690
reported
Apr 24, 2015
owners notified
Apr 20, 2015
related complaints
54

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 10, 2012, to August 2, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the console transmission gear selection indicator may not illuminate the shift position selected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Risk
If the console shift indicator does not illuminate the transmission gear selection, a driver could inadvertently select a transmission position other than the position the driver intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission gear selection control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 12162.

Recall number 15V245000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 54 complaints about transmission problems.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

Questions about recall 15V245000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu gear position indication (prndl)?

Yes. Recall 15V245000, reported on April 24, 2015, covers about 3,690 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V245000?

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission gear selection control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 12162.

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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