CHEVROLET 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID
Brand
CHEVROLET
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID vehicles due to hybrid propulsion system issues. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026