1. Autos
NHTSA Campaign ID:  04V190000
Component:  Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock: Control Unit/Module
Manufacturer:  General Motors
Year:
2004
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Malibu
Recall Date:
04/16/2004
Potential Number of Units Affected: 63,000
Manufactured:
Defect 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 Summary:
Corrective Summary:
GM has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
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