If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.

Electrical System

Summary

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.

Actions

GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.

Documents (27)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect Notice(Part 573)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report 2014-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 13142C – Safety Recall Loss of Battery Charge – Replace Generator Control Module Revised Part Information and Service Procedure Sections
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - SAAB Campaign ID: 14222/15027 Date: July 2015 Issue No: 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 13136D – Safety Recall Loss of Battery Charge – Inspect Generator Control Module Revised Part Information and Service Procedure Sections
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 13142D – Safety Recall Loss of Battery Charge - Replace Generator Control Module Revised Service Procedure
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Bulletin No.: 13136D Date: September 2015
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q1
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Renotification Notice
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Bulletin No.: 13142D Date: September 2015

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