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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Critical safety
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 21V649000 · Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC · Reported: 2021-08-20 · Seats/Restraints
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Critical safety
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 18V400000 · Manufacturer: General Motors LLC · Reported: 2018-06-14 · Airbag
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Critical safety
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 18V358000 · Manufacturer: General Motors LLC · Reported: 2018-05-31 · Engine/Fuel
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Critical safety
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 16V870000 · Manufacturer: General Motors LLC · Reported: 2016-12-02 · Airbag
Recall summary
This 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 4 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS — 1 recall
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION — 1 recall
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP — 1 recall
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 4
Most recent recall reported: 2021-08-20.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have open recalls?
Yes — there are 4 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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