Air Bags:Side/Window safety campaign
official recall record
Whole generationSingle sourceEvidence: Limited confidence
The cited record is bound to model year 2017; no broader incidence claim is made.
- Symptom
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016.
- Why it matters
- The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.
What to inspect
- Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Pro check: Independent pre-purchase inspection.
Mitigation
- Verify the campaign status by VIN and retain the completion receipt if the remedy was performed.
Verified 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.
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clm_chevrolet-malibu-2017-recall-recall-16v870000-obs-48032017 Chevrolet MalibuEvidence: Limited confidence
The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.
“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. 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. 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.”