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Chevrolet fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

NHTSA campaign 16V-781 · Reported October 26, 2016 · 18 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Chevrolet Malibu
VEHICLES AFFECTED
18
REMEDY
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag module, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

General Motors LLC reported a problem with the air bags side/window. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag module, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-781.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016Chevrolet Malibu

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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