2016 Chevrolet Malibu recall: side/window
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on October 26, 2016. It covers about 18 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 18
- reported
- Oct 26, 2016
- owners notified
- Oct 27, 2016
- related complaints
- 18
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 16V781000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 16V781000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu side/window?
Yes. Recall 16V781000, reported on October 26, 2016, covers about 18 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V781000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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