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Campaign 14V252 Posted May 14, 2014 2,440,524 units

2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu/G6/Aura Recall 14V252: BCM

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Published June 2, 2026

Recall 14V252 covers 2,440,524 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, Aura, G6, and Malibu Maxx vehicles for brake-light circuit faults. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.

Chevrolet is recalling 2,440,524 2004-2012 Malibu, Malibu Maxx, Aura, and G6 vehicles because resistance in the Body Control Module connection can disrupt the brake apply sensor circuit. Brake lights can work at the wrong time, cruise control can be hard to disengage, crash-avoidance features can turn off, and the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The Body Control Module connection is the electrical path that lets the car's body computer read and share signals. On 2004-2012 Malibu, Aura, G6, and Malibu Maxx vehicles, that includes the Brake Apply Sensor circuit, which tells the brake lights, cruise control, shifter interlock, and stability systems when the brake pedal is pressed.

In affected vehicles, resistance builds in the Body Control Module connection. That extra resistance creates voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor circuit, so the car receives the wrong brake-pedal signal. The brake lights can turn on when the pedal is not pressed, stay off when the pedal is pressed, make cruise control harder to disengage, allow the shifter to move out of PARK without the brake, or disable traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist.

There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing an owner notices can be incorrect brake-light behavior, cruise control that does not release as expected, or stability-control features that stop working.

Who's affected?

The scope spans Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx cars plus Saturn Aura and Pontiac G6 cars from 2004 through 2012, with brake-light, cruise-control, stability-control, and wiring components listed.

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Cruise control
2007 Saturn Aura Switch
2007 Saturn Aura Brake lights
2007 Saturn Aura wiring
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Electronic stability control (esc)
Units affected2,440,524

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.

What's the safety risk?

The defects covered by recall 14V252 increase the risk of a crash. Treat an included VIN as a repair priority. Schedule the recall work soon, and ask the dealer whether your vehicle is safe to keep using before the appointment. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, Aura, G6, or Malibu Maxx is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to ask whether the free BCM connection and brake-sensor repair is open for your VIN.
  3. Schedule the BCM wiring-harness spacer, dielectric-lubricant service, and brake-pedal relearn that fixes brake-light, cruise-control, shifter, and stability-control failures.
  4. Bring the recall notice if GM mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V252 when you call.
  5. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and confirm the brake lights work before each trip.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician secures the wiring harness to the Body Control Module with a spacer, applies dielectric lubricant to the Body Control Module connector and the Brake Apply Sensor connector, then relearns the brake pedal home position. The listed dealer repair will be free once available. The work is meant to stabilize the electrical connection that feeds the brake light, cruise control, shifter, and brake assist systems tied to recall 14V252.

Timeline

May 14, 2014 NHTSA published the recall
August 18, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V252?

Recall 14V252 covers 2,440,524 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, Aura, G6, and Malibu Maxx vehicles with a Body Control Module connection issue that can disrupt the brake apply sensor circuit. The defect can affect brake lights, cruise control, shifting from Park, and crash avoidance features.

What should I do if my 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, Aura, G6, or Malibu Maxx is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V252. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask for recall 13036. The dealer repair adds a spacer, applies dielectric lubricant, and relearns the brake pedal home position for free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 14V252, the Chevrolet dealer repair includes the BCM harness spacer, dielectric lubricant at the connectors, and brake pedal home position relearn free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is incorrect brake signal behavior and disabled driver assistance functions, increasing crash risk. Brake lights can come on without braking or fail to light during braking. Cruise control disengagement, shifting from Park, traction control, stability control, and panic braking assist can also be affected.

What warning signs should I watch for?

Watch for brake lights that stay on, brake lights that fail to illuminate, trouble disengaging cruise control, movement out of Park without pressing the brake, or disabled traction control, stability control, or panic braking assist. If these signs appear, use your VIN status and call the dealer with recall 14V252.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V252000
Chevrolet customer service1-800-222-1020
NHTSA recall #14V252
NHTSA recall # (full)14V252000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →