CHEVROLET MALIBU (2016) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.
Recall notice
If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226682-chevrolet-malibu-2016-recall-electronic-stability-control-esc · Recall date May 5, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V272000
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“CHEVROLET MALIBU (2016) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc).” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 5, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226682-chevrolet-malibu-2016-recall-electronic-stability-control-esc. Based on NHTSA recall #16V272000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V272000).
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What NHTSA says to do
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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Subject: Recall 16V272000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET MALIBU (2016) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Hello, I own a CHEVROLET MALIBU (2016) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc) that is covered by recall 16V272000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V272000 (May 5, 2016)
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