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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls

4 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Aug 20, 2021

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Chevrolet Malibu average of 4.5 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2017 Chevrolet Malibu recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 21V649000

Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Reported Aug 20, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V400000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported Jun 14, 2018

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V358000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported May 31, 2018

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 16V870000

Air Bags › Side/window

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported Dec 2, 2016

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2017 Chevrolet Malibu recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have?

This verified dataset contains 4 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2017 Chevrolet Malibu?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology