NHTSA recall 19V-642 (19V642000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 6, 2019 - about 177,282 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V642000
- Also written as
- 19V-642
- Manufacturer number
- N192221960
- Reported
- September 6, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~177,282
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-642 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.