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2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Malibu years

Owner complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu are substantially higher than the model-year median of 310.5.

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906Owner complaints

Model-year median: 310.5

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
1,509
20091,360
2010977
2011906
2012835
2013351
2014270
2015
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Electrical System
290Exterior Lighting
202Steering
191Electronic Stability Control (esc)
129Air Bags
101
All reported categories
Engine
99Service Brakes
65Vehicle Speed Control
52Fuel/propulsion System
51Unknown Or Other
51Power Train
49Seat Belts
47Seats
36Visibility/wiper
27Wheels
19Structure
16Suspension
10Traction Control System
10Service Brakes, Hydraulic
8Fuel System, Gasoline
5Visibility
4Engine And Engine Cooling
3Tires
2Child Seat
1Equipment
1Lane Departure
1Latches/locks/linkages
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

646 reports with mileage · 260 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 290 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 202 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 191 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

50 crash reports13 fire reports27 injury reports

Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints

129 reports
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Mileage unknown · Apr 2, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Unknown Or Other

ON APRIL 1,2018 I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY ROAD GOING 45MPH WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. A COUPLE OF WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD ESC AS WELL AS THE ENGINE LIGHT. THE CAR BEGAN TO JERK AND DRIVE REALLY ROUGH, BEFORE THE ENGINE POWER LOST FLASHED ON THE DASH. I TURNED ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND TRIED …

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ON APRIL 1,2018 I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY ROAD GOING 45MPH WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. A COUPLE OF WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD ESC AS WELL AS THE ENGINE LIGHT. THE CAR BEGAN TO JERK AND DRIVE REALLY ROUGH, BEFORE THE ENGINE POWER LOST FLASHED ON THE DASH. I TURNED ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND TRIED TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD TO A SAFE AREA. THE CAR COULD ONLY CRUISE BECAUSE I COULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. THIS CAR JUST MADE IT TO 82000 MILES ON THE DASH, I SHOULD NOT BE HAVING AN ISSUE LIKE THIS WITH THIS CAR. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS SOMEONE COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR EVEN WORST DEATH. PLEASE PLEASE BRING AWARENESS TO THIS ISSUE, WHICH A LOT OF OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING.

NHTSA ODI #11082589

85,600 miles · Apr 1, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)

AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE INTERSTATE 95 I NOTICED THE CAR VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND THROTTLING UNCONTROLLABLY, THE DASHBOARD READ SERVICE ESC AND THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR CAME ON. I LET OFF OF THE GAS AND THE CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING, I PRESSED THE BAKES AND IT WOULDN'T STOP THE CAR FROM LUNGING FORWARD. I PULLED TO THE S…

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AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE INTERSTATE 95 I NOTICED THE CAR VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND THROTTLING UNCONTROLLABLY, THE DASHBOARD READ SERVICE ESC AND THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR CAME ON. I LET OFF OF THE GAS AND THE CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING, I PRESSED THE BAKES AND IT WOULDN'T STOP THE CAR FROM LUNGING FORWARD. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. I WAITED A COUPLE MINUTES AND THE PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE BUT NOT LUNGING FORWARD ANYMORE BUT THE SPEED WAS LIMITED TO 20 MPH I MADE IT TO WORK. AFTER A 9 HOUR SHIFT THE SHAKING STOPPED BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON.

NHTSA ODI #11082409

60 miles · Mar 26, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Fuel/propulsion SystemService Brakes

THE CHECK ENGINE LINE AND SERVICE TRACTION LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. MY CAR WAS SERVICED BY 2 CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP AND ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AND THEY PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE COILS BY MANASSAS CHEVROLET AND LINDSEY CHEVROLET . THE COILS, SPARK PLUGS AND CARBON BLOW OUT WAS COMPLETED. THE LIGHTS CONTINUE T…

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THE CHECK ENGINE LINE AND SERVICE TRACTION LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. MY CAR WAS SERVICED BY 2 CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP AND ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AND THEY PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE COILS BY MANASSAS CHEVROLET AND LINDSEY CHEVROLET . THE COILS, SPARK PLUGS AND CARBON BLOW OUT WAS COMPLETED. THE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO COME ON. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME ISSUE THAT THE 2009 MALIBU WAS RECALLED FOR. PLEASE MAKE CHEVROLET COMPLETE A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY ENGINEERED. ONE DEALERSHIP SAID THE ENGINES MAY BE BAD IN THESE CARS. THE CAR DRIVES ROUGH AND THE SERVICE TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON WHEN YOU BRAKE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AT ALL TIMES.

NHTSA ODI #11081322

Mileage unknown · Mar 8, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Steering

OFF AND ON MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT, I CAN BE AT A REDLIGHT, PARKED OR EVEN DRIVING AND IT GOES OUT, I END UP HAVING TO TURN OFF CAR IF IM PARKED OR AT REDLIGHT, AND IF IM DRIVING I GO INTO NEUTRAL TO TURN CAR OFF AND THEN OFF... MY ESC GOES OFF ALS, THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR, SO SINCE 201…

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OFF AND ON MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT, I CAN BE AT A REDLIGHT, PARKED OR EVEN DRIVING AND IT GOES OUT, I END UP HAVING TO TURN OFF CAR IF IM PARKED OR AT REDLIGHT, AND IF IM DRIVING I GO INTO NEUTRAL TO TURN CAR OFF AND THEN OFF... MY ESC GOES OFF ALS, THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR, SO SINCE 2012 IT MOST RECENTLY HAPPENED LAST NIGHT ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK WHILE AT A LIGHT

NHTSA ODI #11078215

147,000 miles · Feb 23, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Fuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SERVICE TRACTION LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON WHILE I AM DRIVING AND COME TO A COMPLETED STOP. THE DEALERSHIP TECHS STATED BOTH LIGHTS ALWAYS COME ON TOGETHER WHEN IT IS SOMETHING WITH THE EMISSION CONTROLS. ON STAR DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS WERE: THROUGH YOUR RECENT ON-DEMAND DIAGNOSTIC, ONSTAR DETECTED AN ISSUE …

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THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SERVICE TRACTION LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON WHILE I AM DRIVING AND COME TO A COMPLETED STOP. THE DEALERSHIP TECHS STATED BOTH LIGHTS ALWAYS COME ON TOGETHER WHEN IT IS SOMETHING WITH THE EMISSION CONTROLS. ON STAR DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS WERE: THROUGH YOUR RECENT ON-DEMAND DIAGNOSTIC, ONSTAR DETECTED AN ISSUE WITH YOUR 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU.THE CODE(S) AND EXPLANATION(S) ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ISSUE IS/ARE: P0300 THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM IS NOT PERFORMING AS EXPECTED. AN ISSUE HAS BEEN DETECTED IN THE EXHAUST EMISSIONS SYSTEM WHICH MONITORS AND CONTROLS EXHAUST GASES RELEASED INTO THE AIR FROM THE ENGINE. IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY DRIVEN WITH THIS LIGHT ON, THE EMISSION CONTROLS MIGHT NOT WORK AS WELL, THE VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY MIGHT NOT BE AS GOOD, THE ENGINE MIGHT NOT RUN AS SMOOTHLY AND COULD LEAD TO FUTURE REPAIRS. BASED ON THE RESULTS, YOU SHOULD SERVICE YOUR CHEVROLET WITHIN 7 DAYS.IF YOU REQUIRE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT (866) 415-5838. PLEASE BRING THIS EMAIL WITH YOU WHEN YOU GO FOR SERVICE.LAST 8 CHARACTERS OF VIN: [XXX] I TOOK THE CAR TO MANASSAS CHEVROLET 1ST AND WAS TOLD THAT THE THEY NEEDED TO CONDUCT A CARBON FLUSH AND THAT COIL 1 WAS BAD WHICH CAUSE THE LIGHTS TO COME. PAID A TUNE UP. AFTER PAYING OVER $600 THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON. I TOOK IT BACK 3 TIMES AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED TO BURN THE CARBON OFF AND COIL 2 NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I TOOK THE CAR TO LINDSAY CHEVROLET FOR A 2ND OPINION BECAUSE BOTH LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. I WAS TOLD THAT COIL 2 WAS REPLACED BY THE MANASSAS CHEVY AND WAS BAD. I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. I THEN TOOK IT TO REPAIR SHOP IN GAITHERSBURG AND WAS TOLD COIL 2 WAS BAD, BAD A SPARK PLUG AND CYCLINDER GASKETS WERE BAD. I DID NOT NEED A NEW ENGINE. THE COMPUTER IS GOING BAD AND THUS THE REASON THE CHECK ENGINE AND SERVICE TRACTION LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AFTER ALL OF THE ABOVE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 55

NHTSA ODI #11074466

175,000 miles · Feb 5, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE "ESC" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000. *TT *TR

NHTSA ODI #11067065

198,000 miles · Jan 8, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Steering

LEFT STORE AND CARE WAS DRIVING FINE, LOST POWER STEERING AND ESC LIGHT CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. CUT CAR OFF AND TURNED BACK ON AND ISSUE WAS FIXED. AS SOON I AS PULLED IN MY GARAGE, I LOST POWER STEERING AGAIN. IT'S DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN TRAFFIC.

NHTSA ODI #11061308

109,000 miles · Jan 8, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)

CAR HAS HAD SAME ISSUE FOR MONTHS SPENDING OVER $1,000. GM AND DEALER STATE MY VIN DOES NOT FALL UNDER A CERTAIN BULLETIN EVEN THOUGH MY CAR IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AS OTHER VEHICLES LIKE MINE THAT FALL UNDER THE YEAR MAKE AND MODEL OF BULLETIN #14582. CAR IS CURRENTLY IN SHOP RECEIVING NEW THROTTLE BODY DUE TO CODE P2135 AND …

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CAR HAS HAD SAME ISSUE FOR MONTHS SPENDING OVER $1,000. GM AND DEALER STATE MY VIN DOES NOT FALL UNDER A CERTAIN BULLETIN EVEN THOUGH MY CAR IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AS OTHER VEHICLES LIKE MINE THAT FALL UNDER THE YEAR MAKE AND MODEL OF BULLETIN #14582. CAR IS CURRENTLY IN SHOP RECEIVING NEW THROTTLE BODY DUE TO CODE P2135 AND KISS OF ENGINE POWER.

NHTSA ODI #11061236

170,000 miles · Jan 4, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)

THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE STOPPED. WHEN I WENT TO START MY VEHICLE A CODE OF POWER STEERING ESC APPEARED AND THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LIKE IT WAS LOCKED. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED. THE CODE DIDN'T APPEAR THE SECOND TIME BUT THE TWITCHING OF THE STEERING WHEEL REMAINS.

NHTSA ODI #11058586

138,000 miles · Dec 29, 2017
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Steering

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH DOWN THE ROAD MY STEERING STIFFENED AND I HEARD A CHIME AND SERVICE ESC ACROSS THE DASH WARNING SYSTEM, I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING AND I HAD TO TRY TO MANUALLY STEER. I HAD MY 1 YR OLD AND 4 YR OLD IN MY VEHICLE AND THE ROADS WERE SNOWY AND ICY, AND NO…

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DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH DOWN THE ROAD MY STEERING STIFFENED AND I HEARD A CHIME AND SERVICE ESC ACROSS THE DASH WARNING SYSTEM, I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING AND I HAD TO TRY TO MANUALLY STEER. I HAD MY 1 YR OLD AND 4 YR OLD IN MY VEHICLE AND THE ROADS WERE SNOWY AND ICY, AND NO WAY TO STEER MY VEHICLE SAFELY.

NHTSA ODI #11057462

Official recalls

2

15V269000 · Seat Belts

May 8, 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket and inspect the flexible steel cable, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15031.

14V252000 · Electrical System:wiring; Electronic Stability Control (esc); Exterior Lighting:brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch; Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

May 14, 2014

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Additional source detail variants (5)

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

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.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

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.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

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.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights

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.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Electrical System:wiring

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.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

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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NHTSA investigations

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