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2017 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recent was reported on August 20, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MALIBU.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V649000August 20, 2021Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners
18V400000June 14, 2018Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
18V358000May 31, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
16V870000December 2, 2016Air Bags › Side/Window

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V649000Manufacturer no. N212333380

Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
August 20, 2021
Owner notification
September 17, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
402 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MALIBU

Components: Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners; Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

Safety risk

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V649000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V400000Manufacturer no. 18208

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
June 14, 2018
Owner notification
August 7, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
66 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
November 20, 2015 – September 8, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
MALIBU

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.

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 18V400000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V358000Manufacturer no. 18188 18268

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
May 31, 2018
Owner notification
July 2, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
895 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
January 27, 2016 – April 27, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
MALIBU

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Safety risk

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

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 18V358000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V870000Manufacturer no. 16146

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA
December 2, 2016
Owner notification
January 25, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
113 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
November 10, 2016 – November 10, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
MALIBU

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

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 16V870000, 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: August 20, 2021.