2016 Chevrolet Malibu — Electronic stability control (esc)
Published May 5, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 5, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V272000, published May 5, 2016. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2016 Chevrolet Malibu — Electronic stability control (esc).
What's the hazard
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems.
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement EBCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020). GM's number for this recall is 39440.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- MALIBU
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Chevrolet Malibu — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V272000 on May 5, 2016. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement EBCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020). GM's number for this recall is 39440.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: MALIBU.