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August 28, 2018 Service bulletin

Special Coverage

Chevrolet technical service bulletin N182188250 01 for 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2018 Buick Regal and 2017-2018 Buick Lacrosse.

Bulletin number
N182188250 01
Component
Electrical system
Summary
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles may have a condition which affects the electrical connection to one of the vehicle?s accelerator pedal position sensors. If this electrical connection is interrupted, the accelerator pedal will still function, but the vehicle will enter a reduced engine power mode in which the vehicle?s maximum acceleration and torque are reduced. Additionally, the Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light) will illuminate, the ?Engine Power is Reduced? message will display, and a diagnostic trouble code for Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Correlation (P2138) will be set when this condition occurs. Dealers are to replace the accelerator pedal and position sensor assembly as necessary and repair the engine wire harness (Malibu LFV only). The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 594 complaints in the electrical category.

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