CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
- Risk
- If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16079.
- 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
Certain 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles built between November 18, 2015 and June 7, 2016 may have side-impact air bags whose fabric can tear when the bag deploys. A torn air bag may not perform as designed, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.
GM will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the air bag module and replace it if necessary, and the repair is free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2016. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, referencing GM recall number 16079.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2016 |
|---|