DETROIT -

Late last week, General Motors announced two separate recalls for late-model versions of the Chevrolet Malibu for two different issues.

The automaker indicated it is recalling 42,696 Chevrolet Malibu sedans from the 2014 model year in the United States because the heating, ventilation and air conditioning, or HVAC, controls may not operate properly when the vehicle is running.

“If the HVAC control is not operating, the system will revert to the setting selected when the vehicle was last driven,” GM spokesperson Alan Adler said in a message to Auto Remarketing.

“If that setting was not defrost mode, it cannot be selected and the driver may be unable to clear the windshield, which could lead to decreased visibility,” Adler continued.

“GM knows of no crashes, injuries or complaints due to the condition. Dealers will reprogram the HVAC control module at no charge,” he went on to say.

For this recall, Adler noted the total recall population is 44,406 units, including 1,034 units in Canada and 676 units in Mexico. There are no exports.

Separately, GM is recalling 14,909 Chevrolet Malibus from the 2013 model year in the United States with the eight-way power front seat and passenger seat option. In certain vehicles, Adler explained the wiring harness may wear against the frame.

“If this happens, the insulation of a circuit on the wiring harness may become worn through to the conductor, and a short to the grounded seat frame may occur,” he said.

“Depending on the circuit, this may result in an open circuit breaker, unintended movement of the seat, sparking, flickering lights, melted wiring, smoke or a fire in an unattended vehicle,” Adler continued.

“GM is aware of two unattended fires that extinguished on their own,” he went on to say. “There are no known crashes or injuries associated with this condition. Dealers will inspect and repair the wiring harness if necessary at no charge to the customer.”

Adler pointed out the total recall population for the second recall is 14,930 units, including 13 vehicles in Canada and seven units in Mexico. There are no exports.

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