2003 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:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failed deploy · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Airbag red warning light is flashing on dashboard when turning the ignition. This happens intermittently. I am afraid the airbag will deploy at any time even if there is no car crash. This has happened at least 2 times. Once when the car was sluggish and i had to turn it off at atop light because it would not accelerate over 40 miles and hour. The other time it happened just when i was starting the car. I
ODI 10863384
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bags in the vehicle failed to deploy after a head on collision. An injury was sustained and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10610505
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
My check engine light has been coming on and giving me problems. Just took it in to my car repair they said now its shows air bag error also. They want to change out the ignition switch. This car has had nothing but trouble with only 66 thousand miles! Now the air bags probably wont work when needed. I want this fixed on the ignition recall. Every time i pull up to my home after driving this car i am just waiting…
ODI 10608864
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 55 mph and attempting to merge into another lane, the vehicle crashed into two barrels. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle stalled. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard. The contact sustained a left knee, left ankle, and whiplash injuries that needed medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The vin…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10837823
Air Bags · Body
I was traveling on a snowy/icy road when i lost control of my vehicle at about 50 mph. My vehicle went sideways until traveling into a ditch at which point the vehicle collided with a tree. The front end was completely destroyed and pushed the motor back a good 2 feet. My head slammed into the windshield and airbags were not deployed. The impact of the front end was just a little off center to the passenger side. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10558124
Air Bags · Engine
I was traveling with the right of way at the posted speed limit when someone pulled into my path causing me to hit them. My air bags did not deploy and i took the full force of the collision into my chest. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10610362
Air Bags · Body
While driving on the freeway i was rear ended and pushed into the center divider and bounced off only to be struck again from the rear. The front and rear quarter panels were damaged the frame was compromised. My complaint is that the airbags never deployed. I suffered back, arm, leg & knee injuries in the collision. The car has been totaled by my insurance company but i am still curious as to what happened to the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10485916
Air Bags
My 2008 saturn outlook's passenger side airbag indicator light shows 'off' even when an adult is sitting in the seat with the seatbelt on. I saw there was a recall for the 2007 model but not one issued for the 2008 model. I wanted to report this problem due to the seriousness if there is an accident and the bag is not functional. *tr
ODI 10465301
Air Bags
Car veered off the road at approximately 45 mph. Crashed into a strawberry field and rolled multiple time ejecting driver from the car. Car sustained major damage. Airbags never deployed. Passenger may have grabbed at steering wheel causing the car to veer off the road. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10605231
Air Bags · Electrical System
2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall, steering and airbag malfunctions. *smd the consumer was involved in an accident on may 19, 2011. She lost control of the steering which sent the vehicle in the opposite lane hitting another car. Her vehicle went out of control and ended up going backwards into a sign and then hitting two parked vehicles in a parking lot. The air bag did not…
Crash reported
ODI 10701585
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. On may 25, 2008, while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began accelerating faster than normal. The contact had to merge out of traffic. She could not feel the brakes working and sped through a stop sign. She drove into a parking lot to avoid crashing into other vehicles. The vehicle finally stopped when it crashed into an embankment. The front driver's side air bag failed to…
Crash reported
ODI 10230863
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and caused another vehicle to crash into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The dealer stated that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10641701
Air Bags · Control Module · Turn Signal
I have a 2003 malibu sedan, and the alarm/horn has a defect. Last year we had a high power wind storm and my alarm blew for about 45 minutes (2 horns). They finally died down by themselves. My car was not hit by anything except for the high winds. I had to take fuse #43 out to make the horn stop blowing every time i started my car. My car need to pass inspection, but the dealership want to charge me $95.00 an hour,…
ODI 10205296
Air Bags
Shortly after the vehicle was purchased the air bag light illuminated on the dash. *nm the consumer took the vehicle to a chevrolet who informed the consumer that someone pit parts in the vehicle that were not compatible with the air bag. *jb
ODI 10109453
Air Bags · Front
While driving vehicle was involved in a collision. Air bags did not deploy, and seat belt did not restrain consumer. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10040070
Air Bags
Dealer refused to repair the air bag equipment in the 2003 chevrolet malibu stating it has a 1998 malibu air bag system.*mr shortly after the consumer bought the vehicle air bag light came on and stayed on. The consumer had a factory warranty on the vehicle, so he took it to the dealership and the dealership told the consumer that they could not fix the air bag system problem because the air bag was from a 1998…
ODI 10125849