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2002 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
  • 5 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi3
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 5, 2015

    Air Bags · Seat Belts

    My mom and sister was recently involved in a auto accident which caused critical injuries. My mom rear ended a semi truck and the air bags did not deploy nor did the seat belts lock causing my mom to crush her face. My sister recieved 2 vertebra fractures and 3 rib fractures. The cause of this accident caused my mom to have to have surgery on her face and is still in the ut hospital. If the air bags had deployed…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10717225

  • February 11, 2015 · 109,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck, back and arm injuries that…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10682984

  • August 13, 2014

    Air Bags

    Ran over a manhole that was covered all the sudden airbags went off driver and passenger smashed windshield .and sent daughter to hospital 27 weeks pregnant this vehicle has lots of problems its dangerous! We have drove over that same section of road in other vehicles many of times never seen this before! They should recall these airbags! *tr

    ODI 10649382

  • July 21, 2014 · 143,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front driver side air bag deployed while exiting the highway and traveling less than 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who scheduled an inspector to diagnose the failure. The contact indicated that the inspector could not confirm if there was a defect with the air bags. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…

    ODI 10638994

  • July 8, 2014 · 140,000 miles

    Air Bags · Service Brakes

    In a collision with another vehicle, brakes failed to work, airbag did not deploy. Totaled my vehicle. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10615395

  • May 1, 2014 · 97,000 miles

    Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained a cut to the lip, bruising on the forehead, neck injury, and her front teeth were loosened. It was unknown if the contact received medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed.…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10633344

  • July 21, 2013

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the driver's side door of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts did not tighten. The contact sustained a fractured hip and a passenger sustained a concussion. A police report was not available. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10544946

  • June 20, 2010 · 50,000 miles

    Air Bags · Air Conditioner · Exterior Lighting

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that intermittently, the turn signal lights would not illuminate. In addition, the air bag warning light would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel and the air conditioner blower motor would only function when set on high. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current…

    ODI 10407466

  • September 24, 2008

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle shut down 3 times. The ignition lock cylinder was replaced. *jb

    ODI 10578727

  • February 17, 2008

    Air Bags · Frame And Members · Seat Belts

    My grandson was critically inured while front seat passenger in 2002 chevy malibu, this vehicle cannot sustain impact of 30 mph or less to front passenger side without causing fatal if not critical injuries to passenger. No side airbag, no protection whatsoever. Rated with three stars...... Ridiculous. My grandson lost one lung and part of his bronchial tube because there is no safety measurements on this vehicle to…

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 10268828

  • July 25, 2005

    Air Bags · Caliper · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel Pump · Headlights

    In 2002, i bought a 2002 chevy malibu. Since then it's been giving me a lot of problems. The first problem was the water found in both tail lights; this was under warranty. Then there was water coming in the driver side window, the brakes, and the torque needing to be reprogrammed. Then it was the headlights going out and i got them replaced at a walmart; mind you, since the 1st problem, none of this has been under…

    ODI 10130008

  • October 1, 2003

    Air Bags

    Front air bags inadvertently deployed without impact while driving 30 mph. *ak

    ODI 10042866