The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V642000·Announced 2019-09-06

GM Recalls 2018 Chevrolet Malibus Due to Engine Software Error

General Motors is recalling 2018 Chevrolet Malibus with 1.5L turbo engines because a software error may disable fuel injectors, causing the engine to stall.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a stall may increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines. The recall addresses an error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software that may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.

Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 16, 2019.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-630-2438 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 — Engine Control Module
Hazard
Affected units
177,282

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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