CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A software error in the Engine Control Module can cause the fuel injectors to be disabled. When this happens, the engine may not start or may stall while driving, which raises the risk of a crash.
The fix is a software reprogramming of the Engine Control Module. Dealers will perform it free of charge. General Motors will notify affected owners, and you can also contact GM customer service at 1-800-630-2438 for more information.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup or on the manufacturer's site. If a recall is open on your car, contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2018 |
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