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.
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.
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.
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.