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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V247000·Announced 2014-05-14

GM Recalls 2014 Chevrolet Malibu for Brake Vacuum Assist Loss

General Motors is recalling specific 2014 Chevrolet Malibus because a software issue may cause a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, increasing stopping distance.

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 increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine and the auto stop/start option. The affected vehicles were manufactured between June 12, 2013, and May 2, 2014. This recall involves a defect in the service brakes, specifically the hydraulic power assist system.

The affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, which disables the hydraulic boost assist. This condition means the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." If the hydraulic boost assist is disabled, slowing or stopping the vehicle will require additional brake pedal effort and result in a lengthened stopping distance. Both of these effects increase the risk of a crash.

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET MALIBU
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
140,067

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 (1)

  • MALIBU

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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