2018 Chevrolet Malibu recall: engine
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on September 6, 2019. It covers about 177,282 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 177,282
- reported
- Sep 6, 2019
- owners notified
- Oct 16, 2019
- related complaints
- 285
Engine
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines. An error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.
- Risk
- Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑630‑2438. GM's number for this recall is N192221960.
Recall number 19V642000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 285 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 19V642000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu engine?
Yes. Recall 19V642000, reported on September 6, 2019, covers about 177,282 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V642000?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑630‑2438. GM's number for this recall is N192221960.
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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