2016 Chevrolet Malibu
2016 Chevrolet Malibu in NHTSA data: length 492 cm, curb weight 1,400–1,536 kg and 9 recall campaigns.
2016 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. Overall length is 492 cm (193.7 in), width 185 cm, height 146 cm and wheelbase 283 cm (111.4 in). Curb weight is 1,400–1,536 kg (3,086–3,386 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 492 cm (2015: 487 cm) and curb weight 1,400–1,536 kg (2015: 1,625–1,657 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALIBU L/LS/LT 4DR SEDAN | 492 cm193.7 in | 185 cm72.8 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 283 cm111.4 in | 1,400 kg3,086 lb |
| MALIBU PREMIER/HYBRID 4DR SEDAN | 492 cm193.7 in | 185 cm72.8 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 283 cm111.4 in | 1,536 kg3,386 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V649000 | 20 August 2021 | SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 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. |
| 18V400000 | 14 June 2018 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 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… |
| 18V358000 | 31 May 2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 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… |
| 16V781000 | 26 October 2016 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment. |
| 16V502000 | 5 July 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet… |
| 16V272000 | 5 May 2016 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic… |
| 16V151000 | 11 March 2016 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. The two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the… |
| 16V125000 | 2 March 2016 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal… |
| 16V084000 | 11 February 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these… |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.