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Recall Gap Audit: 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Total 2016 NHTSA Owner Complaints Analyzed: 863 • Adjacent-Year Recall Gaps Detected: 7

Active Recalls Covering Year
9
Statutory Remedy (49 U.S.C. Section 30120)
Adjacent Recall Gaps
7
Excluded Model-Year Gaps
ODI Complaints Analyzed
863
Public NHTSA Defect Reports
Estimated Retail Exposure
$1,800–$4,200
Avg. Dealer Parts & Labor
Official NHTSA Government Verification Links & Methodology ▼
NHTSA safety record analysis: The 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU has 9 open official recalls and 7 adjacent-year recall exclusions (2014–2018). Owners facing unrecalled defects can file an official NHTSA complaint and utilize compiled public records to request discretionary customer goodwill assistance from authorized dealerships.
Verify on Official U.S. Government Website:

Note: NHTSA.gov's web portal indexes certain trucks (such as RAM 1500 or F-150) under specific cab sub-trims (e.g. Crew Cab, Quad Cab). If the Vehicle Model Specs link displays a government portal error, use the Google Verified Search or Official Recalls Lookup above with your 17-digit VIN. You can also click any Official Campaign Link below for guaranteed direct access to the federal filing.

Open Recalls Currently Covering 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU (9)

Adjacent-Year Recall Exclusions (2014–2018 Cross-Reference)

HIGH SEVERITY GAP

POWER TRAIN — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 14V092000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2014
Excluded Year: 2016
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 1
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 56
NHTSA Campaign: 14V092000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2014–2018)

Shared Component Platform: POWER TRAIN
RECALLED (Campaign #14V092000)
2014
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2015
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2016
Unrecalled Model Year
56 Complaints • 1 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2017
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2018
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 14V092000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2016 Owner Complaints: 56 Crashes Reported: 1 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 14V092000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (14V092000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Safety Consequence: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2014: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (56) ▼

Sample 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (POWER TRAIN)

ODI #11649409 • Incident Date: 03/20/2024
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after shifting to park, the message to shift to park was displayed. The failure occurred intermittently and had become more persistent over time. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
ODI #11637934 • Incident Date: 01/23/2025
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that occasionally while shifting into park(P), the computer failed to register that the vehicle was in park(P). The message "Shift to Park" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that during the failure, the doors failed to lock. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the shifter, shifter harness, and shifter switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.
ODI #11615957 • Incident Date: 09/19/2024
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the shift to park message was displayed while parking the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The contact stated that an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Reedman Toll Chevrolet (1700 Lincoln Hwy., Langhorne, PA 19047), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that there was no recall coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
ODI #11606742 • Incident Date: 07/06/2023
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(P) on several occasions, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact stated that upon moving the gear shifter from reverse(R) to park(P) several times within five minutes, the vehicle responded as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter and the jumper harness had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,023
ODI #11539227 • Incident Date: 08/04/2023
After driving I went to put my car in park and across the information display screen it said shift to park. I have to wiggle the shifter back and forth then the message goes away. Otherwise, the car lights stay on, car beeps at me saying I left the key behind.
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  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 14V092000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 14V092000 and 56 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for POWER TRAIN? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

POWER TRAIN — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 20V668000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2018
Excluded Year: 2016
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 1
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 56
NHTSA Campaign: 20V668000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2014–2018)

Shared Component Platform: POWER TRAIN
UNAFFECTED
2014
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2015
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2016
Unrecalled Model Year
56 Complaints • 1 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2017
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
RECALLED (Campaign #20V668000)
2018
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 20V668000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2016 Owner Complaints: 56 Crashes Reported: 1 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 20V668000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (20V668000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Safety Consequence: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2018: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (56) ▼

Sample 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (POWER TRAIN)

ODI #11649409 • Incident Date: 03/20/2024
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after shifting to park, the message to shift to park was displayed. The failure occurred intermittently and had become more persistent over time. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
ODI #11637934 • Incident Date: 01/23/2025
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that occasionally while shifting into park(P), the computer failed to register that the vehicle was in park(P). The message "Shift to Park" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that during the failure, the doors failed to lock. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the shifter, shifter harness, and shifter switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.
ODI #11615957 • Incident Date: 09/19/2024
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the shift to park message was displayed while parking the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The contact stated that an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Reedman Toll Chevrolet (1700 Lincoln Hwy., Langhorne, PA 19047), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that there was no recall coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
ODI #11606742 • Incident Date: 07/06/2023
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(P) on several occasions, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact stated that upon moving the gear shifter from reverse(R) to park(P) several times within five minutes, the vehicle responded as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter and the jumper harness had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,023
ODI #11539227 • Incident Date: 08/04/2023
After driving I went to put my car in park and across the information display screen it said shift to park. I have to wiggle the shifter back and forth then the message goes away. Otherwise, the car lights stay on, car beeps at me saying I left the key behind.
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Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 20V668000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 20V668000 and 56 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for POWER TRAIN? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 14V240000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2014
Excluded Year: 2016
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 4
NHTSA Campaign: 14V240000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2014–2018)

Shared Component Platform: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
RECALLED (Campaign #14V240000)
2014
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2015
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2016
Unrecalled Model Year
4 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2017
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2018
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 14V240000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2016 Owner Complaints: 4 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 14V240000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (14V240000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.

Safety Consequence: If a brake pad detaches from caliper, there may be a sudden reduction in braking, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2014: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14128.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (4) ▼

Sample 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC)

ODI #11571724 • Incident Date: 12/18/2023
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually stopped as needed. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed brake master cylinder. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised that the parts to repair the vehicle were no longer in production. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
ODI #11545200 • Incident Date: 09/15/2023
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her dad was driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated and decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle was speeding up and then slowing down independently. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, causing the vehicle to crash into a pole, however, the air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. While the mechanic was driving the vehicle, the vehicle drove as designed. However, the contact stated that while her dad was driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the wheels were extremely hot. The vehicle was taken back to the same independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
ODI #11475786 • Incident Date: 07/25/2022
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm while depressed. Additionally, the vehicle made abnormal grinding sounds with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with brake vacuum pump failure. The dealer replaced the brake vacuum pump. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
ODI #11326742 • Incident Date: 05/27/2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED, CAUSING THE BRAKING DISTANCE TO BE EXTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED MICHAEL BATES CHEVROLET INC, (23755 ALLEN RD, WOODHAVEN, MI 48183), AND INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND WAS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000. *LN*JB
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Unlock the Complete 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall Gap Escalation War Room (14V240000)

Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 14V240000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 14V240000 and 4 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 14V247000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2014
Excluded Year: 2016
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 4
NHTSA Campaign: 14V247000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2014–2018)

Shared Component Platform: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
RECALLED (Campaign #14V247000)
2014
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2015
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2016
Unrecalled Model Year
4 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2017
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2018
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 14V247000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2016 Owner Complaints: 4 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 14V247000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (14V247000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through May 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2.5L engine with the auto stop/start option. The affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, disabling the hydraulic boost assist. As such, these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety Consequence: If the hydraulic boost assist is disabled, slowing or stopping the vehicle will require additional brake pedal effort and a lengthened stopping distance. Both of these effects increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2014: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. General Motors number for this recall is 14201.

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Sample 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC)

ODI #11571724 • Incident Date: 12/18/2023
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually stopped as needed. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed brake master cylinder. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised that the parts to repair the vehicle were no longer in production. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
ODI #11545200 • Incident Date: 09/15/2023
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her dad was driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated and decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle was speeding up and then slowing down independently. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, causing the vehicle to crash into a pole, however, the air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. While the mechanic was driving the vehicle, the vehicle drove as designed. However, the contact stated that while her dad was driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the wheels were extremely hot. The vehicle was taken back to the same independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
ODI #11475786 • Incident Date: 07/25/2022
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm while depressed. Additionally, the vehicle made abnormal grinding sounds with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with brake vacuum pump failure. The dealer replaced the brake vacuum pump. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
ODI #11326742 • Incident Date: 05/27/2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED, CAUSING THE BRAKING DISTANCE TO BE EXTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED MICHAEL BATES CHEVROLET INC, (23755 ALLEN RD, WOODHAVEN, MI 48183), AND INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND WAS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000. *LN*JB
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  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
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1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 14V247000 and 4 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 18V576000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2018
Excluded Year: 2016
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 4
NHTSA Campaign: 18V576000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2014–2018)

Shared Component Platform: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
UNAFFECTED
2014
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2015
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2016
Unrecalled Model Year
4 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2017
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
RECALLED (Campaign #18V576000)
2018
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 18V576000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2016 Owner Complaints: 4 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 18V576000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (18V576000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Safety Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2018: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 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 18279.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (4) ▼

Sample 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC)

ODI #11571724 • Incident Date: 12/18/2023
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually stopped as needed. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed brake master cylinder. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised that the parts to repair the vehicle were no longer in production. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
ODI #11545200 • Incident Date: 09/15/2023
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her dad was driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated and decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle was speeding up and then slowing down independently. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, causing the vehicle to crash into a pole, however, the air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. While the mechanic was driving the vehicle, the vehicle drove as designed. However, the contact stated that while her dad was driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the wheels were extremely hot. The vehicle was taken back to the same independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
ODI #11475786 • Incident Date: 07/25/2022
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm while depressed. Additionally, the vehicle made abnormal grinding sounds with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with brake vacuum pump failure. The dealer replaced the brake vacuum pump. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
ODI #11326742 • Incident Date: 05/27/2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED, CAUSING THE BRAKING DISTANCE TO BE EXTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED MICHAEL BATES CHEVROLET INC, (23755 ALLEN RD, WOODHAVEN, MI 48183), AND INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND WAS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000. *LN*JB
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  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

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Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 18V576000 and 4 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

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Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
MEDIUM SEVERITY GAP

VISIBILITY — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 13V567000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2014
Excluded Year: 2016
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: MEDIUM: 60% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 4
NHTSA Campaign: 13V567000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2014–2018)

Shared Component Platform: VISIBILITY
RECALLED (Campaign #13V567000)
2014
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2015
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2016
Unrecalled Model Year
4 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2017
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2018
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 13V567000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2016 Owner Complaints: 4 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 13V567000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (13V567000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Safety Consequence: The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2014: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13380.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (4) ▼

Sample 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (VISIBILITY)

ODI #11110436 • Incident Date: 06/12/2018
LEAK THROUGH 3RD BREAK LIGHT CAUSES MOISTURE TO BUILD UP IN CAR AND ONCE IT RAINS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FOGS UP AND CAN YOU CAN NOT SEE DEFROST CANNOT FIX THIS ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE BUILD UP OF MOISTURE FROM THE LEAK IN THROUGH THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT
ODI #10954370 • Incident Date: 02/13/2017
OVER THE PAST 8 MONTHS OF OWNING THIS CAR, I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD CRACK OR CHIP ON SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IN THE PAST TEN YEARS, I'VE HAD A CHIPPED WINDSHIELD TWICE BEFORE OWNING THIS CAR. THIS HAS TO BE A DEFECT. MANY TIMES, I DON'T EVEN SEE A ROCK HIT THE WINDSHIELD, BUT HEAR IT. AFTER INSPECTING, I FIND THAT THE WINDSHIELD IS CHIPPED. MY DRIVING HABITS HAVE NOT CHANGED, NOR HAS MY ROUTE TO AND FROM WORK. THE DESIGN OF THE CAR HAS TO BE CAUSING THE ISSUE AS THE CHIPPING AND CRACKING IS OCCURRING WAY TOO FREQUENTLY..
ODI #10888071 • Incident Date: 07/22/2016
WINDSHIELD HAS THOUSANDS OF TINY , WHITE SPECS ACROSS ENTIRE FIELD. THESE SPECS AT FIRST EXAM LOOK LIKE PAINT OVERSPRAY. BUT CLOSER EXAM WITH A FLASHLIGHT AT A LOW , SKIMMING ANGLE, REVELS IMBEDDED PARTICLES. IN LATE OR EARLY SUNLIGHT, THIS CAUSES A FOGGY APPEARANCE TO SHADED AREAS, LIKE TREES OR BUILDINGS. CLARITY IS ABSOLUTELY IMPEDED. RECENTLY AS I EXITED A FREEWAY, DRIVING WESTWARD INTO THE 7 PM SUN, I MADE A RIGHT TURN ONTO MY STREET AND ALMOST RAN OVER THE CURB AS THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD BECAME A HAZE TOTALLY BLOTTING OUT CLEAR VISION OF THE CORNER. HAD THERE BEEN A PERSON OR ANY OBJECT IN THAT SPACE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. THAT WAS A PANIC FEELING I DID NOT NEED ! THE GM DEALER EARLIER THAT DAY COULD NOT SEE IT WELL BECAUSE THE SUNLIGHT WAS STILL HIGH IN THE SKY THUS NOT CAUSING THE EFFECT . THEY TRIED TO INSPECT IT WITH A POCKET FLASHLIGHT, BUT NOT CONVINCED SI I HAVE TO RETURN TO THEM EARLY IN A MORNING OR LATE IN THE DAY TO GET THE SAME EXPERIENCE I HAVE DAILY . MY WIFE BEARS WITNESS TO THIS UNSAFE SITUATION . ITEM TWO: THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS SO SMALL IT IS RIDICULOUS. IT IS LIKE PEEPING THRU A CRACK IN A FENCE ! AND, ADJUSTING IT IS A TIGHT SQUEEZE FOR MY HAND WHERE THE HEADLINER COMES TOO CLOSE TO THE MIRROR.
ODI #10838155 • Incident Date: 02/09/2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON REENTERING THE VEHICLE TO RESTART IT, THE REAR WINDSHIELD WINDOW SHATTERED. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF HOW THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO NO OBJECT ENCOUNTERED THE REAR WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,073.
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  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 13V567000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 13V567000 and 4 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for VISIBILITY? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
MEDIUM SEVERITY GAP

VISIBILITY — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 15V164000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2014, 2015
Excluded Year: 2016
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: MEDIUM: 60% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 4
NHTSA Campaign: 15V164000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2014–2018)

Shared Component Platform: VISIBILITY
RECALLED (Campaign #15V164000)
2014
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
RECALLED (Campaign #15V164000)
2015
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2016
Unrecalled Model Year
4 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2017
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2018
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 15V164000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2016 Owner Complaints: 4 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 15V164000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (15V164000): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

Safety Consequence: The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2014, 2015: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15176.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (4) ▼

Sample 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Complaints (VISIBILITY)

ODI #11110436 • Incident Date: 06/12/2018
LEAK THROUGH 3RD BREAK LIGHT CAUSES MOISTURE TO BUILD UP IN CAR AND ONCE IT RAINS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FOGS UP AND CAN YOU CAN NOT SEE DEFROST CANNOT FIX THIS ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE BUILD UP OF MOISTURE FROM THE LEAK IN THROUGH THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT
ODI #10954370 • Incident Date: 02/13/2017
OVER THE PAST 8 MONTHS OF OWNING THIS CAR, I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD CRACK OR CHIP ON SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IN THE PAST TEN YEARS, I'VE HAD A CHIPPED WINDSHIELD TWICE BEFORE OWNING THIS CAR. THIS HAS TO BE A DEFECT. MANY TIMES, I DON'T EVEN SEE A ROCK HIT THE WINDSHIELD, BUT HEAR IT. AFTER INSPECTING, I FIND THAT THE WINDSHIELD IS CHIPPED. MY DRIVING HABITS HAVE NOT CHANGED, NOR HAS MY ROUTE TO AND FROM WORK. THE DESIGN OF THE CAR HAS TO BE CAUSING THE ISSUE AS THE CHIPPING AND CRACKING IS OCCURRING WAY TOO FREQUENTLY..
ODI #10888071 • Incident Date: 07/22/2016
WINDSHIELD HAS THOUSANDS OF TINY , WHITE SPECS ACROSS ENTIRE FIELD. THESE SPECS AT FIRST EXAM LOOK LIKE PAINT OVERSPRAY. BUT CLOSER EXAM WITH A FLASHLIGHT AT A LOW , SKIMMING ANGLE, REVELS IMBEDDED PARTICLES. IN LATE OR EARLY SUNLIGHT, THIS CAUSES A FOGGY APPEARANCE TO SHADED AREAS, LIKE TREES OR BUILDINGS. CLARITY IS ABSOLUTELY IMPEDED. RECENTLY AS I EXITED A FREEWAY, DRIVING WESTWARD INTO THE 7 PM SUN, I MADE A RIGHT TURN ONTO MY STREET AND ALMOST RAN OVER THE CURB AS THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD BECAME A HAZE TOTALLY BLOTTING OUT CLEAR VISION OF THE CORNER. HAD THERE BEEN A PERSON OR ANY OBJECT IN THAT SPACE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. THAT WAS A PANIC FEELING I DID NOT NEED ! THE GM DEALER EARLIER THAT DAY COULD NOT SEE IT WELL BECAUSE THE SUNLIGHT WAS STILL HIGH IN THE SKY THUS NOT CAUSING THE EFFECT . THEY TRIED TO INSPECT IT WITH A POCKET FLASHLIGHT, BUT NOT CONVINCED SI I HAVE TO RETURN TO THEM EARLY IN A MORNING OR LATE IN THE DAY TO GET THE SAME EXPERIENCE I HAVE DAILY . MY WIFE BEARS WITNESS TO THIS UNSAFE SITUATION . ITEM TWO: THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS SO SMALL IT IS RIDICULOUS. IT IS LIKE PEEPING THRU A CRACK IN A FENCE ! AND, ADJUSTING IT IS A TIGHT SQUEEZE FOR MY HAND WHERE THE HEADLINER COMES TOO CLOSE TO THE MIRROR.
ODI #10838155 • Incident Date: 02/09/2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON REENTERING THE VEHICLE TO RESTART IT, THE REAR WINDSHIELD WINDOW SHATTERED. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF HOW THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO NO OBJECT ENCOUNTERED THE REAR WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,073.
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