2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU RECALLS
Malibu (XL) generation is a 4 doors sedan produced by Chevrolet from 2016 to 2018 with petrol engines with maxspeed 137 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver.
Model Trims
- Malibu 1.5 Turbo (163 Hp) Automatic
- Malibu 1.8 (182 Hp) Hybrid Automatic
- Malibu 2.0 Turbo (250 Hp) Automatic
- Malibu 2.0 Turbo (259 Hp) Automatic
- Malibu 2.5 (196 Hp) Ecotec Automatic
- Malibu 530H (182 Hp) Hybrid EVT
- Malibu 530T (170 Hp) DCG
- Malibu 530T (170 Hp) DSS
- Malibu 535 (200 Hp) DSS
Features & Specs
5
seats
21-48 mpg city
30-49 mpg hwy
FWD
drivetrain
122-259
horsepower
Reported Problems
9 Total Safety Recalls Found
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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Total cars affected: 895
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NHTSA campaign: 18V358000
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Date of the problem: 31/05/2018
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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Total cars affected: 66
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NHTSA campaign: 18V400000
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Date of the problem: 14/06/2018
In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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Total cars affected: 8367
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NHTSA campaign: 16V502000
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Date of the problem: 05/07/2016
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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Total cars affected: 139
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NHTSA campaign: 16V084000
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Date of the problem: 11/02/2016
An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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Total cars affected: 1579
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NHTSA campaign: 16V125000
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Date of the problem: 02/03/2016
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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Total cars affected: 66
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NHTSA campaign: 16V272000
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Date of the problem: 05/05/2016
If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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Total cars affected: 18
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NHTSA campaign: 16V781000
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Date of the problem: 26/10/2016
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.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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Total cars affected: 3137
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NHTSA campaign: 16V151000
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Date of the problem: 11/03/2016
Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
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Total cars affected: 402
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NHTSA campaign: 21V649000
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Date of the problem: 20/08/2021
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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