Hybrid propulsion systemRecall 16V-521 · 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
General Motors LLC recall 16V-521 covers 534 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid for a hybrid propulsion system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V521000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Malibu Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 27, 2015, to June 3, 2016. The affected vehicles have a shut-off switch for the high voltage battery for use when servicing the vehicle. This manual service disconnect switch (MSD) may not be properly installed and thus may not lock into position, unexpectedly disconnecting the high-voltage power while driving, effectively stalling the vehicle.
The risk
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the MSD and correct the installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 51230.
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
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 27, 2015 to June 3, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.