2017
Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.
2 reviewed 2017 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.
Reviewed issue applicability
Air Bags:Side/Window safety campaign: affected Chevrolet Malibu years
The cited record is bound to model year 2017; no broader incidence claim is made. This list reflects reviewed applicability only. It does not claim every vehicle is affected.
Years in the published dossier
What to inspect
- 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Exact evidence receipts
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.”