Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
There's a problem with the memory chip in your vehicle's brake control module. This chip is responsible for controlling your vehicle's anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
Risk if Unfixed
If this chip fails, you could lose your ABS and ESC, which increases the risk of a crash. While your primary brakes will still work, this could cause a more severe accident.
Free Fix
A new brake control module will be installed in your vehicle, free of charge. The dealership will take care of this, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement EBCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020). GM's number for this recall is 39440.
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