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VehicleMay 6, 201342,904 affected

Buick / Chevrolet recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.

What could happen

If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.

The fix

GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V173000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
General Motors LLC
Reported to NHTSA
May 6, 2013
Owners notified
Jun 11, 2013
Vehicles or items affected
42,904
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 16, 2010 to Jun 14, 2012
Part
Electrical system
Maker's own recall number
13136

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.

Official NHTSA recall page ↗ Search all recallsSee the GM stock page

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.