NHTSA recall 16V-272 (16V272000)

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-272 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.