2000 Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 12 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Engine
I am appalled that i have received a recall notice in the mail, and when i go to make the appointment in order to repair the damage, no parts are available until mid october. The recall notice states we should schedule an appointment on or after october 1, 2014. However, what's the point? There are no parts available? *tr
ODI 10637078
Air Bags · Body · Steering
Steering wheel locked,engine power was lost, brakes would not work. I could not control the vehicle,i hit a poled,borke both legs, have a rod in femur and messed up my knee,still recovering and in awheel chair for now. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10622221
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while waiting to make a right turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The passenger sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000. Djr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10637472
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy during a crash. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician inspected the air bags and the diagnostic was unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10643118
Air Bags · Latch · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 75 mph, the brake pedal required excessive force in order to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the power steering failed and caused the vehicle to steer to the left. Additionally, the hood of the vehicle flew up and struck the top of the roof resulting in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police…
Crash reported
ODI 10640930
Air Bags · Body
Traveling on interstate i 40 doing 65mph cross over the media luckly their were no other car beside me or coming after i cross the media all i know it picked up speed like the gas pedal had stuck and it juke like but the air bag didn't come out it tore the front end of the body up the it accelerate by it self sometime just seating still. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10633598
Air Bags
Air bags deployed while turning into driveway at about 4 mph, turn signs were working intermittently before this. *tr
ODI 10348032
Air Bags · Cooling System
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The air bag light has been illuminated since the vehicle was purchased. The coolant is also leaking from the vehicle. He was advised that the thermostat was not working properly. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 93,600.
ODI 10252198
Air Bags
My 2000 malibu recently deployed the airbags while car was parked and engine off. I contacted police thinking the car had been hit, although no damage was visible. The police said that there was no evidence at all that the car had been involved in any suspicious activity. I then contacted the local dealer and they said they would have to remove black box and that i would not be allowed the use of the car for several…
ODI 10144871
Air Bags
Intermittently indicator air bag light become inoperable. Due to a faulty clock spring. Dealer inspected and notany longer under guarantee. Please provide further information. Mr
ODI 8024231
Air Bags · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While driving and upon applying brakes brake pedal went straight to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance that resulted in a crash. The vehicle was totaled. *ak consumer states air bag deployment hurt her. *slc
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 890851
Air Bags · Door · Master Cylinder
Dealer wants to replace airbag/pistons/door seals.*ak
ODI 734484