2005 Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
- approximate failure · 5 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
- diagnosed repaired · 4 records
- notified failure · 4 records
- failure approximate · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Engine · Hood · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated. If the vehicle was too hot, the engine would not start and the gear shift did not move. The vehicle also leaked anti-freeze. The contact had to pump the brake pedal in order for the lever to operate. Also, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to east pat o'brien chevrolet ([redacted], willoughby…
ODI 11189938
Air Bags · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel became inoperable. Also, the air bag and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
ODI 11054290
Air Bags
I was driving home from work one morning 8/10/17 7:30am . I started to smell smoke from the steering wheel then i seen on the radio service air bag i rushed home but before i got home my air bag deployed inches away from my chest . I made it home safe i am just am still dazed at the whole experience.
ODI 11015624
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to reverse the vehicle, the air bags deployed in the contact's face without warning or impact. The contact required medical attention. The vehicle was at the contact's home awaiting inspection by the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 10/13/16*lj…
1 injury
ODI 10897612
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 mph on an incline in inclement weather, the vehicle began to spin and the contact crashed into a guardrail multiple times. The steering wheel completely fractured from the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor neck and left arm injuries that required medical attention. The front passenger sustained thigh injuries and the…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10811736
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
ODI 10782166
Air Bags · Engine · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag, check engine, and tire pressure warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
ODI 10693473
Air Bags · Electrical System · Horn · Turn Signal
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the horn and signal lights failed to operate. In addition, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10663552
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 50 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle, causing it to spin and crash into a fence, a brick wall and the side of a house. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10671478
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle spun out of control. The contact crashed into a wall and the driver side air bag failed to deployed. The driver was knocked unconscious and medical attention was required. A police report was failed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10640209
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
I have a 2005 chevy malibu it has all of the symptoms as the recall for the ignition switch, the power steering goes out when it wants to, it shuts off sometimes when you come to a stop and the air bag light is on, it has not occurred since we put the key on a ring by itself, but they won"t honor it says it's not on the list but the 2005 malibu maxx is on the list! The maxx is the same car but with a hatchback…
ODI 10584904
Air Bags · Electrical System
2005 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition lock cylinder recall. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled, as she was arriving at a busy intersection. The vehicle had to be towed, because the she was unable to re-start the vehicle. According to the invoice, the ignition cylinder was replaced. *jb
ODI 10582771
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, smoke started to emit from behind the steering wheel. The contact mentioned that within a couple of minutes, the air bag erroneously deployed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 158,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10551348
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Air bag readiness light in the instrument panel comes on and off. Vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be serviced. Authorized dealer informed me that parts were modified since the original parts were unserviceable. Airbag coil bracket and switch were modified and installed. *tr
ODI 10449013
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
My vehicle stalled on rairoad track-when it hit the jarring --between the pavement and the tracks---the train was at a great distance---so the engineer stated---when they were 2078 feet from my chevrolet malibu -2005---they started to blow whistle----when i saw tghe train at a great distance -and yes i did have heavy things on my keychain--but gm failed to notify -i have a mailbox and a telephone--i was hitting the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11024648
Air Bags
While driving my 2005 malibu ls 3.5 v6 the air bag light went on and stayed on chevrolet says it is the rt frt side deployment module pn 25921017 this same car had 4 body control modules changed. *tr
ODI 10328675
Air Bags
While driving in inclement weather, i lost control of my company-furnished 2005 chevy malibu and crashed head-on into a tree at 55 mph. The airbag did not deploy and i was hospitalized with extensive head injury (trauma, cranial bleeding, etc...) and a broken clavical. I continue to suffer from these injuries with no neurological relief in sight. My employer's auto insurance company investigated the equipment side…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10169023