Air bags: side/windowRecall 16V-151 · 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
General Motors LLC recall 16V-151 covers 3,137 2016 Chevrolet Malibu for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 16, 2016 to March 5, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.