CHEVROLET MALIBU 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V642000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-10-16 2019-09-06 2019-09-09

Production Dates: 2017-04-25 - 2018-09-20

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N192221960

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 177282

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.