Defect Description For Recall
General Motors (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 And 2013 Buick Lacrosse And Regal, And Model Year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Vehicles Equipped With Eassist. These Vehicles May Have A Condition In Which The Generator Control Module (Gcm) May Not FunCTIon Properly. This Could Cause A Gradual Loss Of Battery Charge And The Illumination Of The MalfunCTIon Indicator Light.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
MALIBU ECO
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V173000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
If The Vehicle Is Continued To Be Driven, The Engine May Stall And/Or The Vehicle May Not Start. In Addition, There May Be A Burning Or Melting Odor, Smoke, And Possibly A Fire In The Trunk.
Fix Defect
GM Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Test The Gcm And Replace It, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 11, 2013. Owners May Contact GM At 1-800-521-7300. Gm’S Recall Campaign Number Is 13136.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110621
End Of Manufacture
20121115
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
42904
Date Owners Notified
20130611
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20130506
Make Campaign Number
13136