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Chevrolet · United States · Mod

Chevrolet Malibu: Visibility — electrical heating element

Affects Chevrolet Malibu · 2014 — about 43K vehicles.

The hazard

The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational