2016 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 9 2016 Chevrolet Malibu recalls, newest first
Aug 20, 2021Seat Belts, Critical FastenersGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 to 2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019 to 2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
NHTSA campaign 21V649000 · General Motors, LLC
Jun 14, 2018Air Bags, SensorGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 to 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.
Risk: In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.
NHTSA campaign 18V400000 · General Motors LLC
May 31, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliveryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 to 2018 GMC Canyon, 2016 to 2017 Buick Envision, 2016 to 2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017 to 2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1 800 521 7300, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
NHTSA campaign 18V358000 · General Motors LLC
Oct 26, 2016Air Bags, Side/windowGeneral 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.
Risk: If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V781000 · General Motors LLC
Jul 5, 2016Electrical System, IgnitionGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 to 2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013 to 2014 Buick Verano, 2011 to 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010 to 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013 to 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011 to 2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, Buick 1 800 521 7300, and GMC 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
NHTSA campaign 16V502000 · General Motors LLC
May 5, 2016Electronic Stability Control (esc)General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement EBCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020). GM's number for this recall is 39440.
NHTSA campaign 16V272000 · General Motors LLC
Mar 11, 2016Air Bags, Side/windowGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. The two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is 31820.
NHTSA campaign 16V151000 · General Motors LLC
Mar 2, 2016Air Bags, FrontalGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, and GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.
NHTSA campaign 16V125000 · General Motors LLC
Feb 11, 2016Electrical System, SoftwareGenera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.
NHTSA campaign 16V084000 · General Motors LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2016 Chevrolet Malibu has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.