Is the 2016 CHEVROLET Malibu safe to drive?

The 2016 CHEVROLET Malibu has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 16V125000

High Priority Plain English 2016-03-02

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Don't worry, this is free! The dealership will replace the faulty air bag module for you, at no cost to you.

Affected Vehicles

2016 CHEVROLET Malibu

2016 CHEVROLET Colorado

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V125000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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