2015 Chevrolet Malibu | 2014 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu — Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Published March 23, 2015 · Recall initiated: March 23, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V164000, published March 23, 2015. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2015 Chevrolet Malibu | 2014 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu — Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly.
What's the hazard
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems.
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15176.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- MALIBU
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2015 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Chevrolet Malibu | 2014 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu — Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V164000 on March 23, 2015. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15176.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: MALIBU.