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.
General Motors – ECM May Disable Fuel Injectors
Affected models: Chevrolet Malibu
Report Received Date | 20190906 |
NHTSA ID | 19V642000 |
Consequence Summary | Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective Action | 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 Code | N192221960 |
Potentially Affected | 177282 |
Fire Risk When Parked | No |
Do Not Drive | No |
Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V642000) |
What the owner should do?
You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.
If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.
More General Motors Recalls
Recalls in Europe: Car-Recalls.eu