CarRecallWatch- Component
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- 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.
- Risk
- A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2016 Malibu Hybrids built between October 2015 and June 2016 have a manual service disconnect switch for the high-voltage battery that may not be properly installed. If it does not lock into position, it can unexpectedly cut high-voltage power while the vehicle is being driven, stalling the car.
A sudden stall increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, General Motors will notify you, and an authorized Chevrolet dealer will inspect the switch and correct its installation if needed, at no cost to you.
You can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 for more information. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | 2016 |
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