2007 Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems
- 71
- 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 71 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 18 records
- airbag light · 16 records
- light illuminated · 12 records
- warning light · 11 records
- notified failure · 11 records
- failure failure · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Service the airbag light kept coming on intermittently for a couple of years until it stayed on constantly. Mechanic says the (box) is burned out and must be replaced at cost of$300. I understand 07 malibu have this problem. I want to know why it hasn't been recalled since airbags save lives and without them we are at risk. *tr
ODI 10680265
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
A couple of issues with this car!!! First off, the latest recall done in 2014 with the brake lights not illuminating when pedal pressed but did when pedal wasn't depressed.after calling and going to multiple gm dealers, i had to research how to fix the problem and tell the gm dealer how! The issue is starting to act up again now. Starts off with the gear shift being nearly impossible to pull out of park and the…
ODI 10622364
Air Bags · Seats
I own a 2007 chevrolet malibu lt, purchased new from a dealership in sylvania ohio in september of 2007. Some time in 2012, the service air bag light began coming on intermittently, but was not consistently a problem. Later, the light indicating if a passenger was present would either not turn on when a passenger was present, or remain on after a passenger had exited the vehicle; this, too, was an inconsistent…
ODI 10505767
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that as the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, a loud and abnormal noise was heard from the engine as the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised having a diagnostic test performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10458285
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the front driver side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,467.
ODI 10650465
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to start the vehicle, the service air bag warning was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,044.
ODI 10716419
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate on an intermittent basis. The remained illuminated and would no longer recognize when the seat was occupied. The dealer inspected the vehicle and they advised the contact that the front passenger air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they…
ODI 10416664
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruises, but did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the cause of the air bag failure was unknown. The manufacturer stated that there were no open recalls for…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10617656
Air Bags
My vehicle was traveling at speed of 35-40mph. At that time i was struck from rear by another vehicle. Crash crushed the trunk of my vehicle up to back window. Seat belt did fine. Just no air bag deployment. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10454296
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The following codes are active; p0463 fuel level sensor a circuit high input, b0561 abs $43 sys disabled and c0561 sys disabled issues. The fuel gauge was fluctuating, but has now stopped working. The service engine soon light came on and will not reset to off. The service seat belt warning message came on. The problems were intermittent prior to 50,000 miles, but now, just after 50,000 miles nothing resets. I have…
ODI 10452411
Air Bags
The air bags have quit working. The problem seams to be the same as the earlier recall of the cadillacs in which the problem started with the passengers side front air bag light going off and back on. *tr
ODI 10442896
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I had got in a crash in 2010 since then my electrical system and air bag indicator lights are always going on and off. Now my airbag lights stay on saying there not on. I also do not have a working fuel pump sensor. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10477207
Air Bags
During warm weather, when there is nobody in the passenger seat, the service air bag light will come on from time to time. This happens more during warmer weather. It does not happen at all in the winter. I looked into the problem and it appears that the issue is a faulty passenger presence detector (i think that's what they called it), the sensor that turns on the passenger airbag when there is a passenger. I am…
ODI 10573009
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 4 year old son was in the vehicle with me helping to clean out the car when he was able to put the car into drive without any keys or anything. Luckily, i was in the car and was able to get the car back into park but only after it hit a fence and damaged the vehicle because of this issue. I am able to put the vehicle into drive while the car was not running and there were no keys in it. There have also been…
Crash reported
ODI 10342944
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was driven near a wifi connection, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the failure did exist but could be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. The current mileage was approximately 36,000.
ODI 10328820
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Have had problems with the fuel sensor, thought it was fuel level sensor but apparently from all others reports these are several problems with the fuel system. This causes the check engine light to come on and will not allow the remote start to work. Also have problems with sensor in passenger seat. Just works randomly. Very concerned this will interfere with air bag deployment. All of these things were fixed while…
ODI 10432766
Air Bags
The passenger side air bag "off" light remains on when passenger weight is approximately 120 pounds or less. The "off" light will turn off when a heavier person is in the front passenger seat. The dealer said, after i bought the car, that the weight setting was not adjustable. Chevrolet and gm customer support on the internet was not helpful. The vehicle is used infrequently and seldom with a passenger. Current…
ODI 10681937
Air Bags
Airbag light on from may thru september every year...on continually. Doesn't matter if car is in motion or not. Soon as key turns light comes on and stays on.
ODI 11101405
Air Bags
I recently leased a 2007 malibu. The passenger side airbag does not work when a cushion is placed on it to give my wife the height so she can see. Apparently the sensors are set to a heavy weight, so if there are small people such as children in the front passenger seat the airbag safety system will not activate if they sit on a cushion. I spoke to gm customer service people in detroit, and they said they had never…
ODI 10203884
Air Bags
I purchased this vehicle july 2007. It was a used vehicle. From the first day of purchase the words "passenger air bag needs service" show up on the screen.
ODI 10745590
Air Bags
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON PASSAGE AND DRIVER SIDE
ODI 11043624