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.
Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Free 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.
Your 2017 Malibu's right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold might have weak welds, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If a crash happens, the inflator could break apart and send sharp objects into the cabin, or it might not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
GM will replace the rear side air bag modules for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your car to the dealership.
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Original — What Happened
General 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.