NHTSA Recall 12V224000: Software (electrical system)
GENERAL MOTORS LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,304 vehicles. It affects 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V224000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12102 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | May 18, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 13, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured from october 24, 2011, through march 31, 2012. After an event of hard braking, the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) may reset itself.
Safety risk
If this occurs during an aggressive turning maneuver, and then afterwards a potential vehicle rollover event is sensed, the roof rail AIRBAG may unintentionally deploy. Additionally, the air bags and/or seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy during a severe crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the sdm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on june 13, 2012.
Notes
GMs safety recall campaign number is 12102. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V224000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.