Pps incorrectly suppressing air bags
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 18V400000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V400000?
NHTSA recall 18V400000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on June 14, 2018. It addresses: Pps incorrectly suppressing air bags. The recall affects approximately 66 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V400000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18208. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.