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Recalls for 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER


Posted on: 2018-09-05
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018-2019 chevrolet equinox, impala, cruze, volt and bolt ev vehicles, gmc terrain vehicles, buick lacrosse and regal vehicles, cadillac xts and xts professional vehicles and 2018 chevrolet malibu vehicles.  The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge.  The recall began october 11, 2018.  Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  Gm's number for this recall is 18279.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS


Posted on: 2019-09-09
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018 chevrolet malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5l turbo engines.  An error in the engine control module (ecm) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.

Consequence
Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ecm software, free of charge.  The recall began october 16, 2019.  Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-630-2438.  Gm's number for this recall is n192221960.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2019-09-09
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018 chevrolet malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5l turbo engines.  An error in the engine control module (ecm) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.

Consequence
Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ecm software, free of charge.  The recall began october 16, 2019.  Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-630-2438.  Gm's number for this recall is n192221960.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - ENGINE


Posted on: 2019-09-09
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018 chevrolet malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5l turbo engines.  An error in the engine control module (ecm) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.

Consequence
Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ecm software, free of charge.  The recall began october 16, 2019.  Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-630-2438.  Gm's number for this recall is n192221960.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 2020-10-29
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018-2019 chevrolet cruze and buick lacrosse, 2018-2020 chevrolet equinox, chevrolet traverse and gmc terrain, 2018 chevrolet malibu, 2019-2020 buick encore, buick enclave, cadillac xt4, chevrolet blazer and gmc acadia, and 2020 cadillac xt6 vehicles.  The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Consequence
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.  A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge.  The recall began december 15, 2020.  Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.  Gm's number for this recall is n202313440.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #6 - SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2021-08-20
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2021 chevrolet malibu and 2019-2021 cadillac xt4 vehicles.  The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

Consequence
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 4, 2021.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.  Gm's number for this recall is n212333380.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR


Posted on: 2021-08-20
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2021 chevrolet malibu and 2019-2021 cadillac xt4 vehicles.  The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

Consequence
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 4, 2021.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.  Gm's number for this recall is n212333380.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2021-08-20
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2021 chevrolet malibu and 2019-2021 cadillac xt4 vehicles.  The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

Consequence
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on september 17, 2021.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.  Gm's number for this recall is n212333380.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR


Posted on: 2021-08-20
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2021 chevrolet malibu and 2019-2021 cadillac xt4 vehicles.  The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

Consequence
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on september 17, 2021.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.  Gm's number for this recall is n212333380.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.