2017 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 4 2017 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
Dec 2, 2016Air Bags, Side/windowGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.
Risk: Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is 16146.
NHTSA campaign 16V870000 · General Motors LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 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 2017 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.