Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The wiring in your vehicle connects your computer system to various parts, like the brake lights and cruise control. In some 2004-2012 Malibu, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx, 2005-2010 G6, and 2007-2010 Aura models, the wiring can develop a fault that causes electrical fluctuations.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might see your brake lights on even when you're not pressing the brake pedal. Or they might not turn on when you do press the pedal. This could lead to a crash, especially if you're not able to stop your vehicle properly.
Free Fix
Your dealer will fix the wiring by adding a spacer, applying lubricant, and relearning your brake pedal position — all free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
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