2013 Chevrolet Malibu — Electrical system: software
Published May 18, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 18, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V224000, published May 18, 2012. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2013 Chevrolet Malibu — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2012. AFTER AN EVENT OF HARD BRAKING, THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) MAY RESET ITSELF.
What to do
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SDM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2012.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- MALIBU
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Chevrolet Malibu — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V224000 on May 18, 2012. Reported hazard: GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2012. AFTER AN EVENT OF HARD BRAKING, THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) MAY RESET ITSELF.
What should I do if I have this product?
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SDM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2012.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: MALIBU.