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2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recalled by General Motors LLC — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Date: November 3, 2016
Company: General Motors LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31820.

Affected Products

2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. The two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Why Was This Recalled?

Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About General Motors LLC

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report