Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac systemRecall 13V-567 · 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
General Motors LLC recall 13V-567 covers 42,696 2014 Chevrolet Malibu for a visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V567000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
The risk
The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13380.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.