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Vehicle recall 04V190000 · April 19, 2004

2004 Chevrolet Malibu

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,…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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
Unexpected ABS activiation could increase stopping distance up to about 11 feet dpending on the grade of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ABS controller. Owner notification began on June 16, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Notes
GM recall no. 04030.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
04V190000
Reported to NHTSA
April 19, 2004
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign
04030
Owner notification
June 16, 2004
Vehicles potentially affected
65,439
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Recall 04V190000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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