The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V240000·Announced 2014-05-08

GM Recalls 2014 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu for Brake Defect

General Motors is recalling 2014 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because incorrect front brake rotors may cause brake pad detachment and reduced braking.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that may result in a sudden reduction in braking and increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured between January 29, 2014, and March 31, 2014, and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured between February 7, 2014, and March 31, 2014. These vehicles are equipped with 17-inch front brake rotors. The recall affects approximately 8,208 vehicles.

The defect involves brake rotors intended for the rear of the car being accidentally installed on the front. Although the rear rotors have the same diameter, they are thinner than the correct front rotors. This discrepancy may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper. If a brake pad detaches, there may be a sudden reduction in braking, which lengthens the distance required to stop the vehicle and increases the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 for Buick or 1-800-222-1020 for Chevrolet. GM's number for this recall is 14128. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, BUICK MALIBU, LACROSSE
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
8,208

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MALIBU
  • LACROSSE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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