2016 Chevrolet Malibu safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.

9
Recalls: 0
Investigations opened: 0
Investigations closed

Aug 20, 2021 Recall
Recall 21V649000
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Jun 14, 2018 Recall
Recall 18V400000
In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
May 31, 2018 Recall
Recall 18V358000
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Oct 26, 2016 Recall
Recall 16V781000
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.
Jul 5, 2016 Recall
Recall 16V502000
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
May 5, 2016 Recall
Recall 16V272000
If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.
Mar 11, 2016 Recall
Recall 16V151000
Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Mar 2, 2016 Recall
Recall 16V125000
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
Feb 11, 2016 Recall
Recall 16V084000
An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.