Chevrolet MALIBU

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITIONUS

    If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENTUS

    The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUMUS

    If the hydraulic boost assist is disabled, slowing or stopping the vehicle will require additional brake pedal effort and a lengthened stopping distance. Both of these effects increase the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)US

    If the console shift indicator does not illuminate the transmission gear selection, a driver could inadvertently select a transmission position other than the position the driver intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISCUS

    If a brake pad detaches from caliper, there may be a sudden reduction in braking, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    If the harness is chaffed enough to expose the wires, a short circuit could occur, resulting unintended movement of the seat, the seat to become inoperative, sparking under the seat, flickering lights, smoke, or possibly a fire.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)US

    If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    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.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONUS

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

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

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

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    STEERINGUS

    A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTORUS

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

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    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.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFTUS

    If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ‘PARK’ position, the transmission may not be in ‘PARK.’ If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINEUS

    Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITIONUS

    If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SEATSUS

    An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

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    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSUS

    An improperly welded front impact bar may result in the front crash sensors not performing correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALUS

    If the driver is not aware that a turn signal is not functioning properly, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle. If half of a front turn signal is not illuminating, other driver's may not be aware that the affected vehicle is turning, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALUS

    The wrong owner's manual may contain inaccurate information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    IF THIS OCCURS DURING AN AGGRESSIVE TURNING MANEUVER, AND THEN AFTERWARDS A POTENTIAL VEHICLE ROLLOVER EVENT IS SENSED, THE ROOF RAIL AIRBAG MAY UNINTENTIONALLY DEPLOY. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAGS AND/OR SEATBELT PRETENSIONERS MAY NOT DEPLOY DURING A SEVERE CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

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    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYUS

    The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.