General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because of problems with the electronic stability control systems. The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause a loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, “Electronic Stability Control Systems.”
If the EBCM fails, the primary braking system will still function, but the loss of ABS and ESC can increase the risk of a crash. GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement EBCM, free of charge.
