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Chevrolet Malibu Recall 18V358: High-Pressure Fuel Pump Can Detach, Risking Fuel Leak and Fire

NHTSA campaign 18V358, reported May 31, 2018, 895 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The high-pressure fuel pump in these vehicles may detach from its mounting flange. When this happens, the pump can damage the high-pressure fuel line, which can cause a fuel leak.

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked as soon as possible.

GM will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump and high-pressure fuel pipe at no cost to you. Owners can contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V358General Motors LLC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
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.

Affected vehicles

Buick Envision20162017
Buick Lacrosse2018
Cadillac ATS2018
Chevrolet Colorado201620172018
Chevrolet Equinox2018
Chevrolet Malibu201620172018
GMC Acadia20172018
GMC Canyon2015201620172018
GMC Terrain2018