I just received a recall on a pcm for my 2005 vibe. is this legit

Wild guess this is the problem:
https://www.cars.com/articles/2010/08/recall-alert-20052008-pontiac-vibe/

take it to any gm dealer they can check it and fix it if it has not been done yet

Per automotive.com and autorecalls.us these are the recalls for the 2006 Chevy Malibu. No Power Steering system.

2006 Chevrolet MALIBU Recall Recall Date: 2011-02-28
Component Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Cars Affected: 4,887 2006 Chevrolet MALIBU Recall Recall Date: 2009-04-07
Component Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Cars Affected: 16,270 2006 Chevrolet MALIBU Recall Recall Date: 2006-10-31
Component Affected: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Cars Affected: 794 2006 Chevrolet MALIBU Recall Recall Date: 2005-10-19
Component Affected: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Cars Affected: 2,351

If no one has been able to find the issue with this.It is possible that the pcm may be having an issue of sorts and may need replaced. There are a few tests that should be run prior to condemning the vehicles computer. Info yyou would like the testing info let me know but fully capable a scan tool is required for a portion of testing.



Circuit Description
The throttle pressure that is applied to the primary regulator valve modulates the line pressure causing the line pressure solenoid valve to precisely modulate and create line pressure according to throttle position or engine load. This modulation action controls the line pressure which in turn provides smoother shifts between gears.
When the powertrain control module (PCM) receives the throttle position opening angle, the PCM controls the line pressure by sending a predetermined duty cycle to the solenoid valve.
The line pressure solenoid valve controls the transaxle line pressure for smooth transaxle operation based on signals from the throttle position (TP) sensor and the vehicle speed sensor (VSS).
When the PCM detects a continuous open or short to ground in the line pressure solenoid circuit, then DTC P2716 sets.
DTC P2716 is a type B DTC.
DTC DescriptorThis diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P2716 Line Pressure Control Solenoid
Conditions for Running the DTCPCM detects a open or short to ground in line pressure solenoid circuit.
Conditions for Setting the DTCDTC P2716 sets when either of the following conditions occurs:
• The PCM detects an open in the solenoid circuit. • The PCM detects an short to ground in the solenoid circuit. Action Taken When the DTC Sets • At the time of the first failure, the PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as a Failure Record. • The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the first consecutive failure in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. • The PCM turns OFF power to the solenoid. • The PCM stores DTC P2716 in PCM history. Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC • A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC. • The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission related diagnostic fault occurring.

Check with the dealer, GM recall for engine stalling

The new PCM on these has to be programmed either by the people that built it or by someone who has the capability to reprogram it [usually a dealership]. The computer can be programmed before it is installed and usually they'll need the VIN#, mileage, etc to do this properly. I don't believe the vehicle will run if you put in an unprogrammed PCM. It's very rare for one of these PCM's to fail so make sure that you haven't overlooked some other problem that is mimicing a bad ECM before ordering one as they are quite expensive.

if you had the fluid changed they probably used the wrong fluid only use type iv fluid available through gm or toyota

we had the computer code p2716 on our 2005 pontiac vibe -shift solenoid. gm says to replace the pcm before you do anything else.  we tried this and it works.