Model year 2015 · Chevrolet

2015 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recent was reported on July 5, 2016. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MALIBU.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
16V502000	July 5, 2016	Electrical System › Ignition
15V666000	October 16, 2015	Air Bags › Side/Window
15V164000	March 23, 2015	Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Power Train (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 16V502000Manufacturer no. 50490, 50491

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA: July 5, 2016
Owner notification: October 14, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 8,367 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu: September 14, 2012 – October 14, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: MALIBU

Components: Electrical System › Ignition; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Safety risk

If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V502000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V666000Manufacturer no. 01320

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA: October 16, 2015
Owner notification: October 19, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 395 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu: March 11, 2015 – March 11, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: MALIBU

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V666000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V164000Manufacturer no. 15176

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: March 23, 2015
Owner notification: April 21, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 87,063 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu: March 12, 2014 – March 5, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: MALIBU

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

Safety risk

The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15176.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V164000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 5, 2016.