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2016 CHEVROLET Malibu

9 recalls Risk Grade: B+ Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #18V358000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 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 if Unfixed
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free 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.
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High Priority #21V649000 Plain English
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SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a seat belt retractor that's not properly secured, which could lead to a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and your seat belt retractor isn't working right, you could be at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten your rear seat belt retractors for free, and you'll get a letter with instructions on how to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #18V400000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty air bag sensor that can't tell if an adult or child is sitting in the front passenger seat. This can cause the air bag to not deploy when it should or deploy when it shouldn't.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the air bag doesn't deploy when it should, you could get hurt more seriously. If it deploys when it shouldn't, you could get hurt too.
Free Fix
A dealer will replace the faulty sensor with a new one, free of charge. They'll contact you to schedule the repair and let you know when it's done.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #16V781000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your 2016 Chevrolet Malibu's side-impact air bag cushion's fabric may be torn, which could affect its performance during a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag tears during a crash, it might not protect you as well as it should, potentially increasing your risk of injury.
Free Fix
You'll receive a free inspection and, if necessary, a new air bag module from your local dealership, all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #16V151000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a potential issue with the side and window air bags. Specifically, two small metal studs that attach the air bags to your vehicle may break apart during a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the air bag might not deploy correctly, which could increase the risk of injury during a side impact collision.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is a free fix! You'll receive a notification from GM, and your local dealership will replace the side air bag modules at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
General 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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #16V125000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
You should be aware that the air bag in your vehicle's front seat may not deploy correctly in a severe crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you're at a higher risk of getting hurt because the air bag could inflate incorrectly and cause more harm.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! The dealership will replace the faulty air bag module for you, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
General 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Moderate #16V502000 NHTSA Official Language
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 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, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 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 Unfixed
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Free 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.
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Moderate #16V084000 NHTSA Official Language
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Genera 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 if Unfixed
An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
Free 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.
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Under Review #16V272000 Plain English
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
There's a problem with the memory chip in your vehicle's brake control module. This chip is responsible for controlling your vehicle's anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
Risk if Unfixed
If this chip fails, you could lose your ABS and ESC, which increases the risk of a crash. While your primary brakes will still work, this could cause a more severe accident.
Free Fix
A new brake control module will be installed in your vehicle, free of charge. The dealership will take care of this, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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