Recall 19V-642
General Motors LLC recalled the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu: Engine; Electrical system (software); Fuel system, gasoline (fuel injection system, injectors).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V-642
- Reported
- September 6, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 177,282 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is N192221960.
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 2018