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2010 CHEVROLET Malibu

4 recalls Risk Grade: B Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #14E044000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
Dorman Products, Inc.
What Happened
The intermediate steering shaft is a crucial part that connects your steering column to the rest of your vehicle's steering system. In some replacement shafts made by Dorman, the part that connects the shafts can break down too quickly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle's steering, which could cause a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your dealer will refund the cost of the replacement shaft or swap it out for a new one at no charge to you. You should contact Dorman to arrange for the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
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Critical #12V460000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The gear position indication system on your vehicle is a crucial part that helps you know when your transmission is in 'PARK.' In some 2007-2010 Saturn Auras, 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibus, and 2008-2010 Pontiac G6s, the small metal tabs on this system can break off, causing the gear position and the shift lever to disagree.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might think your car is in 'PARK,' but the transmission could still be in gear, and you could accidentally roll away. If you try to restart the car, it might not work, and you could be at risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will add a protective cover over the metal tabs or replace the entire gear position indication system, completely free of charge. When you get the recall notice, schedule an appointment to get it fixed.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
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High Priority #19V019000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your Malibu is a safety device that deploys in a collision to cushion your head and neck. In some 2010-2011 models, the air bag inflator can become overpressurized and explode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hit you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death in a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the driver's air bag module with a safe, redesigned one – at no cost to you. This is a critical repair that you should schedule as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.
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Moderate #14V252000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The wiring harness in your vehicle connects the computer systems that control your car's functions. In certain models, this harness can develop resistance, causing problems with your brake lights, cruise control, and safety features.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring harness fails, your brake lights might turn on without pressing the brake pedal, or they might not turn on when you press it. This could also cause your cruise control to malfunction, make it hard to shift out of park, or disable safety features like traction control and emergency braking. Any of these problems increases your risk of being involved in a crash.
Free Fix
Your General Motors dealer will add a spacer to the wiring harness, lubricate the connections, and reprogram the brake pedal, all at no cost to you. This will ensure your safety features work correctly and help prevent a potential crash.
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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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STEERING
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other CHEVROLET Malibu Years

2025
1 recall
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
6 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
10 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
6 recalls
2006
9 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
5 recalls

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