2009 Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems
- 49
- 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 49 stored complaint records:
- 20 indicate a crash
- 21 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 3 indicate a death
What owners report
- failure mileage · 8 records
- police report · 7 records
- report filed · 7 records
- passenger side · 7 records
- medical attention · 6 records
- passenger airbag · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving and the steering wheel was really hard to steer
ODI 11296744
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall passenger air bag is sunken in to the dashboard.
ODI 11231757
Air Bags · Body
Traveling east turning left going 17 mph, struck by a van going the speed limit which is 50 head on, driver airbag deployed, passenger airbag did not. Passenger is 5'4' and 120 lbs
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11195919
Air Bags
MY AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF
ODI 11123886
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Seat Belts
Passenger headlight has blown twice in less then a year. Driver side air bag warning light keeps coming on. Drivers side seat belt no longer retracts.
ODI 11141851
Air Bags
Passenger air bag service light comes on. Passenger air bag is off when this is noted by the vehicle's service light comes on.
ODI 11093411
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
I have had multiple ignition switch failures resulting in loss of airbag systems, the engine not shutting off when the key is removed, the battery dying, a brand new battery started smoking and leaking acid due to a 3rd faulty ignition switch. The issue can be spotty but indefinitely becomes more prevalent as whatever short in the switch gets worse. This is also across multiple switch manufacturers including bwd, ac…
ODI 11132396
Air Bags · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall the airbag light has come on and stays on something with the steering, wheels, drivetrain, and possibly bcm. A lot of vibration when driving and braking. Becoming such an issue to the point i fear to have my 11 month old child in it.
ODI 11157045
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While slowing down to approach a traffic light, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver's side bumper by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact and front seat passenger sustained minor injuries to the neck and back. The contact sought medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. Neither…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11064228
Air Bags · Seat Belts
I was on my way to work south bound on [redacted] when another vehicle turn from on coming traffic to cross in front of me to head west bound when we impacted my seat belt did not restrain me at all my head hit the drivers door window very hard and deflected off and continued to the hit the front window then airbag then deployed after to throw be back into my seat after.
Crash reported · 5 injuries
ODI 11165755
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While the contact was stopped at a red light, a fedex truck crashed into the rear of the vehicle and pushed the contact's vehicle into traffic. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained head injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11045797
Air Bags
I was driving on i-95 in north dakota. Straight road, no vehicles near me, no bumps and my passenger curtain airbag exploded. I was going about 80 mph.
ODI 11024037
Air Bags
On friday, 19 may 2017 at approximately 9:15 pm i was driving westbound on thunderbird road and 84th avenue in peoria, arizona while operating my white in color 2009 chevrolet malibu at forty mph when all of a sudden, i heard a loud bang, saw a flash of light and smelled a fire. Instantly, shrapnel flew throughout the car and my seatbelt tightened. The first thing i thought was have i been shot or is my car on fire?…
1 injury
ODI 11054292
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the passenger air bag deployed without warning or impact. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (power chevrolet arrowhead, 9055 w bell rd, peoria, az 85382). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The driver sustained injuries to the chest, which required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the…
1 injury
ODI 11040588
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the driver's seat air bag deployed without warning. The contact sustained an arm injury, which required medical attention. The dealer stated that the repair was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
1 injury
ODI 10981029
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
For the last few months i been having trouble with my car. First it started with my lock buttons. Whenever i would push the buttons nothing would happen but when i closed my doors it would start locking on and off all by themselves. My esc always giving me trouble one day the light is on and the next it's off. Whenever the light was on i took it to get checked but no code came up. Till this day i have trouble with…
ODI 10968875
Air Bags · Seats
The sensor that determines if the passenger airbag turns on does not work properly. I weigh 100 pounds (which is above the threshold for what should trigger the airbag to be on) and about half the time the airbag is disabled when i am sitting in the seat properly with my feet on the ground and the chair upright. I contacted chevrolet to have them reimburse the cost of fixing this issue because it is a safety issue…
ODI 10946346
Air Bags
When i turn on the turn signals they both work properly, but when i turn the wheel and make the turn then signal does not turn off !! The problem,as my mechanic claims is a defective (clock spring assembly) in the steering column. I believe this is a safety problem and there should be a recall to correct this problem !! The reason i believe this is a safety issue is i must always look down at the instrument panel to…
ODI 10946494
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the air bags deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact sustained injuries to the left shoulder and laceration of the arm and left side which required medical attention due to the air bag deployment. The manufacturer was notified of the…
1 injury
ODI 10888157
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle struck a deer. The air bags did not deploy, but the air bag sensor light illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a minor injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was later taken to a local dealer per the insurance guidelines. The manufacturer was not…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10871598
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated after the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred while driving approximately 25 mph. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the coil…
ODI 10747759
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag and seat belt warning lights were constantly illuminated. The failure occurred randomly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
ODI 10810546
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
First issue happened with the driver low beam not working then work again a few days later. The problem keeps going on from passenger and driver low beams. I've noticed the connectors were melted and changed them and they would both work for a few weeks then one would go out again. Second issue is the passenger airbag doesn't turn on when passengers are in the vehicle. It works sometimes but not everytime. Third…
ODI 10760879
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
First issue noticed was passenger airbag not on while passengers are in front and rear of vehicle. The passenger airbag sensor works 50% of the time. Second issue started close to the same time as the airbag. When using the keyless entry or the electric lock buttons inside the car , it fails to lock or unlock the passenger side doors. After 30 minutes or so it will then lock the doors. The latest issue started on…
ODI 10660298
Air Bags
Leaving my subdivision trying to make a left turn when i was hit on the driver's side passenger door, just shy of the driver's door. Side airbags did not deploy. Therefore, onstar did not contact me. I rec'd injuries and had to be transferred to hospital. Car was totaled. Person that hit me was going at least 45-55 mph.......updated 09-03-14 *bf updated 11/7/2014 *js *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10628664