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Issues with Chevrolet Malibu AIR BAGS by Years

The Chevrolet Malibu had plenty of problems with various aspects of AIR BAGS as 675 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around FRONTAL. Models of 2010, 2012, 2011 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with AIR BAGS.

Browse Chevrolet Malibu AIR BAGS problems by years

2018 4 2017 5 2016 7 2015 23 2014 10 2013 34 2012 80 2011 76 2010 124 2009 50 2008 61 2007 71 2006 31 2005 24 2004 25 2003 24 2002 18 2001 21 2000 31 1999 39

Do Chevrolet Malibu models have AIR BAGS problems?

Below you may see the AIR BAGS components and the number of complaints they received.

FRONTAL 73 SIDE/WINDOW 14 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 2

Worst Chevrolet Malibu Problems

AIR BAGS
2001 Chevrolet Malibu January 25, 2015 Victims: 6 Mileage: 208000 miles

A church van was pulling out of a driveway and failed to yield the right of way. we t-boned them going 35mph. we hit them incredibly hard and yet th...

AIR BAGS
2009 Chevrolet Malibu November 2, 2017 Victims: 5 Mileage: 115000 miles

I was on my way to work south bound on 1 st avenue when another vehicle turn from on coming traffic to cross in front of me to head west bound when we...

AIR BAGS
2013 Chevrolet Malibu May 31, 2014 Victims: 4

2013 chevrolet malibu. attorney representing consumer writes in regards to vehicle seat belt and airbag sensors failure during an accident. *smd th...

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on Chevrolet Malibu

The AIR BAGS
2007 Chevrolet Malibu

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the airbag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a local dealer for a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 49,000. the vin was invalid.

The AIR BAGS
2011 Chevrolet Malibu

Air bag light constantly coming on. in all state. in motion and standing still. .

The AIR BAGS
2006 Chevrolet Malibu

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet malibu. while her son was driving in the rain approximately 20 mph and going around a curve, the brakes were applied however the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a vehicle head on. there were no warning lights illuminated. the air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained head, face, and neck injuries and medical attention was provided. the drivers head hit the windshield. the passenger sustained injuries to the face however, medical attention was not provided. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an impound lot then towed to the contacts residence. the insurance company deemed the vehicle total. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

The AIR BAGS
2009 Chevrolet Malibu

I was driving and the steering wheel was really hard to steer

The AIR BAGS
2011 Chevrolet Malibu

When the car in motion. the steering makes a loud noise when turning the wheel. and the air bag indicator just popped on. stating service the vehicle.

The AIR BAGS
2007 Chevrolet Malibu

My body control module went out. i just parked one day and when i went back out to start it the next day it was broken. i love my malibu and it has been parked for a month. i lost my job because of it. i have a disabled husband and two kids. i believe my vehicle broke because of these recalls. i don't have the money to fix it and am begging for your help. please help me to get my car fixed for free. text or call me @ [xxx]. i don't know where else to turn information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The AIR BAGS
2011 Chevrolet Malibu

When i first purchased the vehicle the engine light would constantly come on and go off but now the engine light is always on. i just recently started having issues with the airbags on the passenger side not being engaged and the engine esc comes on whenever it pleases, even when the weather is good outside. last weekend, my battery died for the first time, i'm just glad that i had someone to jump me off. my primary concern is my headlights. i have gotten pulled over by the police 3 times due to my intermittent headlights. the first time my right side headlight went out, a officer pulled me over and informed me of the issue, so i got it fixed the very next day. a week goes by and i get pulled over again and the officer informed me but this time i informed the officer that i just changed the bulb a week ago and he mentioned that it could be the wiring. after the officer left, i got out my car and hit the headlight with my fist and it came back on just to go back out the next day. i went to my local ...

The AIR BAGS
2011 Chevrolet Malibu

These are recalls that i was never made aware of and have not been repaired.

The AIR BAGS
2015 Chevrolet Malibu

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to several unknown chevrolet dealers in the texas and new mexico areas, but they were unable to officially diagnose the vehicle. the contact used a code reader and determined that the air bag control module was defective. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that he would have to pay out of pocket to have the vehicle serviced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000.

The AIR BAGS
2013 Chevrolet Malibu

Service airbags light came on while pulling out of my driveway. never been involved in an accident. alarm for airbags goes off every 30 seconds and it will not go off. the airbag alert light is on and the passenger airbag light flashes on and off with or without someone in the passenger seat.