NHTSA Recall 13V567000: Electrical heating element (visibility) and defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 42,696 vehicles. It affects 2014 Chevrolet Malibu.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V567000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13380 |
| Components | VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › WINDSHIELD › ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT; VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
| Report received | November 13, 2013 |
| Owner notification | December 6, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Safety risk
The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13380.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V567000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2014 |
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.