2006 Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 13 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- police report · 5 records
- report filed · 5 records
- medical attention · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While her son was driving in the rain approximately 20 mph and going around a curve, the brakes were applied however the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a vehicle head on. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head, face, and neck injuries and medical attention was provided. The drivers head hit the windshield.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11300702
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake lights illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights do not illuminate when the pedal is pushed.; difficulty moving the gear shifter out of the "park" positions without pushing the brake. Gm says there was never a recall, but a service bulletin was issued in regards to this problem.
ODI 11286947
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I was driving in detroit mi i was at the light when my my car lights start blinking off and on and my air bag popped out
ODI 11205530
Air Bags
The car constantly shows a digital message saying "service air bags," it was serviced over a year ago in ny at a buick dealer, and there was a recall relating to changing the key fob. Didn't work or make sense. In mn my mechanic has looked at the error several times, can't find a code, resets the computer and the message still shows. In addition, the passenger side seat now shows an air bag malfunction too. I can't…
ODI 10979322
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 10 mph around a curve, the brakes did not respond and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The traction control light became illuminated and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained an injury to the right arm that did not require medical attention. A police report was not…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10788716
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the warning light would illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 139,666.
ODI 10731490
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
I was on 44 just turned on 41 no cars on left or right none behind proceeding across traffic light other party was making a right turn i was stopping brakes ankle was fractured and we had a head on colision. *tr
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10705104
Air Bags · Body
The first thing that happened was my passenger side rear door just suddenly flew open while i was driving my vehicle down the road. Doors were locked and all were completely closed and the door just came open for some unknown reason. Had my mechanic take a look and he couldn't see anything unusual about the mechanism or anything on the door. It has happened several times since so now i put the seatbelt through the…
ODI 10693589
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While the driver was driving at high speeds, the steering wheel seized and the driver lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the driver crashed into a guardrail. The vehicle spun and crashed into another guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor bruises and scrapes that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10673040
Air Bags · Steering
On october 15, 2014, i was on my way to work when the steering in my car suddenly and completely went out. For no reason, my car lost control and began to swerve and the wheels began to squeal. My steering wheel was easily movable, but the car would not go in the direction that i turned the wheel. I almost hit another car head on if she hadn't stopped her car. I also couldn't stop the car. As i applied the brakes,…
Crash reported
ODI 10649759
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the power steering seized and the power steering and air bag sensor warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
ODI 10948486
Air Bags · Brake Lights
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the brake light illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…
Crash reported
ODI 10639337
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
Was driving and saw a deer in the road. When i pressed the brakes they locked and then the pedal went to the floor as if the brakes went out. At that time the steering was difficult. The vehicle went through a field through 2 fences and over a ditch before coming to a stop. The engine did not shut off. There was major front end damage, from the fence posts, and the air bags never deployed. The vehicle was declared a…
Crash reported
ODI 10629615
Air Bags · Tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the tire became flat, the vehicle flipped four times and landed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ..updated 08-26-14 *bf updated 08/29/2014…
Crash reported
ODI 10620885
Air Bags · Steering
The car airbag light is on because of the clock spring and the steering is intermittently working other malibus and cars are under recall for steering but mine is not and is not being covered by chevy very dangerous to drive hard steering at low speeds and problem with steering column. *js
ODI 10579634
Air Bags · Steering
I called in this complaint on 03/13/20014 to robin with complaint # 10568974 but it will not show up on search. The air bag light comes on and off at will. I called a complaint to chevy. Customer service #[xxx]. On 07-12-12 the steering pump assembly was changed by special coverage adjustment 10183replace steering column installed 25933396 column. We are sure it was not a 2006 column but a newer year that has a…
ODI 10575498
Air Bags · Column
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure was recurring for one month. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 115,690. ..updated 04-23-14 *bf the consumer stated the dealer refused to…
ODI 10568974
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
It started since 2013 and new things are just happened what part of your car was affected? Engine elec. Stability control seat belts unknown or other
ODI 10860200
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving on the interstate on 11/18/2012, when a car cut across all three lanes. It had not been raining, and the roads were dry, but when i applied my brakes to avoid hitting the car that cut me off, my wheels locked up sending me fishtailing at 70+ mph. I slid into the center lane, striking a vehicle on my right rear corner panel. I then repeatedly tried to pump my brakes and turn into the skid to regain…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10485761
Air Bags
When first starting the car and also while driving the air bag indicator comes on and information center reads service air bag along with an alarm. When this happens all the above-mentioned warning lights and read out may stay on for the entire ride or go off shortly after coming on. Has not affected the driving or handling of vehicle. I am concerned that if this happens before an accident will the air bags deploy.…
ODI 10614873
Air Bags
Me and my daughter were driving to the store, we had passed an intersection it was a green light and the car in front of me slammed on her brakes, i responded with slamming on my brakes as well, however i could not avoid hitting the car in front of me head on , who then hit the car in front of them. The entire front end of my car was destroyed. I was in shock and could not believe my air bags did not deploy. Both me…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10437969
Air Bags
On may 1st 2009, while i was driving my 2006 chevy malibu on the highway, the airbags of the driver and passenger side were deployed. I was hit by the airbag and lost control of my vehicle. According to the other driver, i hit her car from the behind. I was blacked out at that moment and can't not recall the accident. Luckily, neither of the cars did not have any obvious damage. I sent my car to chevy dealer and the…
ODI 10268689
Air Bags
My 2006 chevy malibu ltz was totaled in a 3 car accident. No front or side air bags were deployed. The point of impact was front driver side and head on front end. My vehicle was towed from the scene of the accident and was totaled, so how can it be that no air bags were deployed? I have a report from gm that said that the air bags functioned as designed. Makes no sense! Please help! *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10234376
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While making a left turn at 10 mph, a vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. Only the front air bags deployed and the vehicle was destroyed. There were no prior warnings before the air bags failed. The manufacturer stated that they were in the process of sending an investigator to inspect the vehicle. A police report was filed. The current and…
Crash reported
ODI 10214937
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
My 2006 chevrolet malibu's airbags did not function in two separate hard-hitting crashes. The car's engine light often comes on and stays on until i drive over a large bump in the road or slam on my brakes to give it a jolt. I also smell fuel periodically. The horn has not worked for many years. I took my car to a dealer once with the request to replace my ignition switch because it gets stuck intermittently, and…
ODI 10725174