2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Running Sequence Number: 109928
Campaign Number: 15V064000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: MALIBU MAXX
Year: 2007
MFR Campaingn Number: 14772
Component Name: STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Apr 1, 2006
End Date of Manufacturing: Jun 30, 2006
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 69633
Date Owner Notified: Feb 24, 2015
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: Feb 4, 2015
Record Creation Date: Feb 4, 2015
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Consequence: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000057317000473768000001003
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Running Sequence Number: 106642
Campaign Number: 14V252000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: MALIBU MAXX
Year: 2007
MFR Campaingn Number: 13036
Component Name: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Apr 4, 2006
End Date of Manufacturing: Apr 5, 2007
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2440524
Date Owner Notified: Aug 18, 2014
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: May 14, 2014
Record Creation Date: May 15, 2014
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000056435000473768000001145
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL
Running Sequence Number: 106643
Campaign Number: 14V252000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: MALIBU MAXX
Year: 2007
MFR Campaingn Number: 13036
Component Name: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Apr 4, 2006
End Date of Manufacturing: Apr 5, 2007
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2440524
Date Owner Notified: Aug 18, 2014
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: May 14, 2014
Record Creation Date: May 15, 2014
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000056435000473768000000299
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS: SWITCH
Running Sequence Number: 106644
Campaign Number: 14V252000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: MALIBU MAXX
Year: 2007
MFR Campaingn Number: 13036
Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS: SWITCH
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Apr 4, 2006
End Date of Manufacturing: Apr 5, 2007
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2440524
Date Owner Notified: Aug 18, 2014
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: May 14, 2014
Record Creation Date: May 15, 2014
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000056435000473768000000228
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS
Running Sequence Number: 106645
Campaign Number: 14V252000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: MALIBU MAXX
Year: 2007
MFR Campaingn Number: 13036
Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Apr 4, 2006
End Date of Manufacturing: Apr 5, 2007
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2440524
Date Owner Notified: Aug 18, 2014
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: May 14, 2014
Record Creation Date: May 15, 2014
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000056435000473768000000227
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING
Running Sequence Number: 106646
Campaign Number: 14V252000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: MALIBU MAXX
Year: 2007
MFR Campaingn Number: 13036
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Apr 4, 2006
End Date of Manufacturing: Apr 5, 2007
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2440524
Date Owner Notified: Aug 18, 2014
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: May 14, 2014
Record Creation Date: May 15, 2014
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000056435000473768000000207
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: LEVER AND LINKAGE: FLOOR SHIFT
Running Sequence Number: 106434
Campaign Number: 14V224000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: MALIBU MAXX
Year: 2007
MFR Campaingn Number: 14152
Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: LEVER AND LINKAGE: FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jun 25, 2003
End Date of Manufacturing: Apr 5, 2007
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1131113
Date Owner Notified: Jun 27, 2014
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: Apr 30, 2014
Record Creation Date: Apr 30, 2014
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
Consequence: If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ?PARK? position, the transmission may not be in ?PARK.? If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000056403000473768000000184
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Running Sequence Number: 106435
Campaign Number: 14V224000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: MALIBU MAXX
Year: 2007
MFR Campaingn Number: 14152
Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jun 25, 2003
End Date of Manufacturing: Apr 5, 2007
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1131113
Date Owner Notified: Jun 27, 2014
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: Apr 30, 2014
Record Creation Date: Apr 30, 2014
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
Consequence: If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ?PARK? position, the transmission may not be in ?PARK.? If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000056403000473768000000180
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No