Chevrolet Malibu: Service brakes — vacuum

Affects Chevrolet Malibu · 2014 — about 140K vehicles.

The hazard

If the hydraulic boost assist is disabled, slowing or stopping the vehicle will require additional brake pedal effort and a lengthened stopping distance. Both of these effects increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. General Motors number for this recall is 14201.

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