2016 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

21V649000 · General Motors, LlcSeat Belts recallThe rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.Seats & beltsFree repair402unitsAug 202118V400000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallDuring servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's…Air bagsFree replacement66unitsJun 201818V358000 · General Motors LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallThe high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel…Fuel systemFree replacement895unitsMay 201816V781000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.Air bagsFree replacement18unitsOct 201616V502000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallAs such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft…ElectricalFree replacement8,367unitsJul 201616V272000 · General Motors LlcElectronic Stability Control (esc) recallThe memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement66unitsMay 201616V151000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment.Air bagsFree replacement3,137unitsMar 201616V125000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.Air bagsFree replacement1,579unitsMar 201616V084000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallThe radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened…ElectricalFree software update139unitsFeb 2016