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Electrical System:Software recall: Chevrolet Malibu years in the records

Official record for model year 2018. A year on this list does not mean every car has the problem.

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What to inspect

  1. 1Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: High confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“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. Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.”
NHTSArecallJun 2019Open source record