NHTSA Recall 16V521000: Hybrid propulsion system
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 534 vehicles. It affects 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V521000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51230 |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Report received | July 8, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 10, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Malibu Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 27, 2015, to June 3, 2016. The affected vehicles have a shut-off switch for the high voltage battery for use when servicing the vehicle. This manual service disconnect switch (MSD) may not be properly installed and thus may not lock into position, unexpectedly disconnecting the high-voltage power while driving, effectively stalling the vehicle.
Safety risk
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the MSD and correct the installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 51230.
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 16V521000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | 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.