Recall 04V-190
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu: Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-190
- Reported
- April 19, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 65,439 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Some of these passenger vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that may calculate a higher than actual vehicle speed because of an erratic rear-wheel speed sensor signal, and cause ABS activation where it is not needed or needed ABS activation to be extended during braking as the vehicle speed drops to about 3 MPH.
The risk
Unexpected ABS activiation could increase stopping distance up to about 11 feet dpending on the grade of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the ABS controller. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 04030.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2004