NHTSA Recall 19V642000: Engine and 2 other components
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 177,282 vehicles. It affects 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V642000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N192221960 |
| Components | ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM › INJECTORS |
| Report received | September 6, 2019 |
| Owner notification | October 16, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V642000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2018 |
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.