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.

NHTSA Campaign 16V151000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V151000. 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.

Campaign 16V151000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?