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 16V272000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V272000. 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 16V272000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?