Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid: Hybrid propulsion system

Date

July 8, 2016

Filed by

General Motors LLC

Vehicles

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (2016)

Component

Hybrid Propulsion System

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

534

What can happen

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Aug. 10, 2016

Manufacturer campaign number

51230

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

16V521000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.