2001 Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failed deploy · 6 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- police report · 4 records
- report filed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
I saw a recall on airbag deployment and a recall on something about the key in the ignition causing the cars engine to shut off. My car has been shutting off and shorting showing the battery light and them when i tap the gas pedal thr gas gage is a half tank but it goes as if its out of gas and the rpms only go up when i am not driving or idling and my abs light for brakes keeps turning on but now doesnt turn off…
ODI 11048780
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning and the air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10969024
Air Bags · Body
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 the air bags did not deploy! Four of their passengers were sent to the hospital in the ambulance and the two of us in the malibu went later. The car was totaled and the church van had significant damage as well. *tr
Crash reported · 6 injuries
ODI 10681623
Air Bags
My daughter broadsided an suv at about 45 mph and the airbags failed to deploy. The suv's side airbags did deploy!! *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10667337
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving 10 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10638853
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Car electrical components don't work when car is started then begin working sometime after the car is running 5-15 minutes. Gauges, radio, ac, fan, do not work and i am worried the airbags are also not working. I see many complaints about this issue on the internet (http://repairpal.com/no-start-due-to-failed-passlock-sensor-300). I see the recall for replacing keys but this is the ignition switch that is failing.
ODI 10731906
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired, but the results of the diagnostic testing were…
Crash reported
ODI 10640380
Air Bags · Seat Belts
While waiting in the turning lane at a stop light, i suffered multiple injuries when i was rear-ended by an suv traveling at a high rate of speed. I hit my throat and chest on the steering wheel twice due to the impact. My airbags did not deploy, nor was i restrained by the seatbelt. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10621725
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 mph the vehicle crashed into the rear end of a vehicle. The air bags did not deploy; however, the air bag cover opened and remained folded within the air bag area. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed by the police department. The driver received injuries to the neck and back. The passenger received injuries to the neck and was also…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10357161
Air Bags · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. When attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed to turn over. After being involved in a crash, the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the driver suffered knee injuries. The vehicle was repaired by a local technician. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10641750
Air Bags · Horn
Horn does not work. Problem started out intermittently. Now it seems to be permanent. Very inconvenient. It makes me wonder if the air bags even work.*ak
ODI 10102242
Air Bags · Steering
I was driving down a road with the speed limit being 55 mph which i was doing and hit the edge of the road on the right side and when i turned the wheel slightly to the left the entire car went to the left and the car hit a tree head on at 55 mph and the neither of the air bags deployed. The car totaled. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10088102
Air Bags
Air bag light illuminated and remained on while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The problem was not diagnosed at this time. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10081858
Air Bags
Airbags failed to deploy in a multi-car accident.*mr *cb *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10053525
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph around a curve, the contact was blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle and veered off the road. The vehicle flipped over and landed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the right knee, but no medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received a…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10638675
Air Bags
Consumer states of been on a collision and air bags did not deployed. Dealer was not notified. Mr
Crash reported
ODI 8021389