2017 Chevrolet Malibu recall: side/window
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on December 2, 2016. It covers about 113 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 113
- reported
- Dec 2, 2016
- owners notified
- Jan 25, 2017
- related complaints
- 14
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.
- Risk
- Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 16146.
Recall number 16V870000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2017 2017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 16V870000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu side/window?
Yes. Recall 16V870000, reported on December 2, 2016, covers about 113 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V870000?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 16146.
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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