Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake assist system might be faulty, which can make it harder to stop your car without extra effort.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake assist system fails, you'll need to press the brake pedal harder and longer to stop your car, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
GM will update the brake control module software for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the service. You can also contact GM at 1-800-222-1020 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through May 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2.5L engine with the auto stop/start option. The affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, disabling the hydraulic boost assist. As such, these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the hydraulic boost assist is disabled, slowing or stopping the vehicle will require additional brake pedal effort and a lengthened stopping distance. Both of these effects increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. General Motors number for this recall is 14201.
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