NHTSA Recall 16V151000: Air bags: side/window
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,137 vehicles. It affects 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V151000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 31820 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | March 11, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 14, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V151000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.