The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V521000·Announced 2016-07-08

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Recall for High-Voltage Battery Disconnect Switch Defect

General Motors is recalling 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid vehicles because a manual service disconnect switch may fail to lock, causing the vehicle to stall while driving.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a high-voltage system failure can cause the vehicle to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid vehicles manufactured between October 27, 2015, and June 3, 2016. The recall addresses a defect in the manual service disconnect switch (MSD) for the high-voltage battery, which is used when servicing the vehicle.

The MSD may not be properly installed and may fail to lock into position. This can cause the high-voltage power to unexpectedly disconnect while driving, effectively stalling the vehicle. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Propulsion System
Hazard
Affected units
534

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MALIBU HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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