Recall 04V190000: ABS Controller Defect/Reprogramming

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

Chevrolet / Malibu 2004

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V190000 Recall Date : APR 16, 2004

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock: Control Unit/Module

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65439

SUMMARY:
Some of these passenger vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that may calculate a higher than actual vehicle speed because of an erratic rear-wheel speed sensor signal, and cause ABS activation where it is not needed or needed ABS activation to be extended during braking as the vehicle speed drops to about 3 MPH.

CONSEQUENCE:
Unexpected ABS activiation could increase stopping distance up to about 11 feet dpending on the grade of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will reprogram the ABS controller. Owner notification began on June 16, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

NOTES:
GM Recall NO. 04030. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).