Recall 13V-567
General Motors LLC recalled the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu: Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system, windshield, electrical heating element); Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-567
- Reported
- November 13, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 42,696 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
The risk
The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-[removed]. GM's recall campaign number is 13380.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2014