Chevrolet 2016-10-26 Vehicles serious NHTSA
Vehicles · NHTSA · Recall #NHTSA-16V781000
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Recall
Issued October 26, 2016 · Chevrolet
In October 2016, Chevrolet recalled the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, a serious vehicles recall reported by the NHTSA. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using 2016 Chevrolet Malibu only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Chevrolet to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16079.
Recall details
- Brand
- Chevrolet
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- October 26, 2016
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- Not listed
- Recall number
- NHTSA-16V781000
- Made in
- Not listed
- Issuing agency
- NHTSA
In context
- Chevrolet has 33 recalls in our database, including 1 rated Critical.
- We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- This is the 99th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2016.