2010 Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems
- 120
- 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 120 stored complaint records:
- 22 indicate a crash
- 17 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- warning light · 23 records
- service airbag · 18 records
- failure mileage · 18 records
- service light · 14 records
- airbag light · 13 records
- light comes · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 31 |
| 1–30k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
The front passenger side air bag warning light keeps going off. Purchased car used and i am not sure of the problem. I want to be sure that this is a saftey issue for someone in the front seat. No accident yet,but i have concerns. It is on going as to a certain date.
ODI 11265504
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
I was stopped,went to accelerate,and sudden hard shift as it accelerated. After a few miles,lost all gears after 2nd gear.on interstate at time when lost gears & close to getting into major accident. Took it to asc certified mechanic to learn that the transmission failed,wiring from battery to started burned up,battery failurem alternator failed, and ecm failed as well. Repair cost approx $4600.00. Service airbag…
ODI 11300693
Air Bags
When driving car air bag light has flashed on and off on three separate occasions each time as soon as steering wheel move position the light goes out there is a recall for the make and model year but my vin is not listed.
ODI 11196720
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 mph in the snow, the contact crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a junkyard. The manufacturer filed a claim for the contact and stated that the air bags should have deployed. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Crash reported
ODI 11169834
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
My right front headlight (regular low beam) keeps going out and having to be replaced. My mechanic replaced it in july of this year, and again in october, and it is out yet again, not even two months later. My mechanic can't find any reason for it. In addition, my service air-bag light is on, although it's never gone off, and the entire transmission had to be replaced at about 63,000 miles. Regarding the light - so…
ODI 11155535
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Service esc, service traction control, service air bags, brake lights on when pedal not pressed and not on when pedal is pressed and cruise control doesn't work periodically. These message appear off and on while driving. I have had the sensor under the brake pedal replaced twice now. Last time 14 months ago so no longer under warranty and needs replaced again.
ODI 11123777
Air Bags
Air bag light goes on and off. When off and i hit a bump it turns back on. I have children and i am scared of an emergency it will not function.
ODI 11091310
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notice regarding the wiring connector for the side air bags. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer stated that if a related warning indicator illuminated, then the vehicle would be serviced per the 'special coverage program'. In addition, if there was no warning indicator illumination related to the…
ODI 11089012
Air Bags
Service airbag dashboard warning light goes on and off intermittently both when car is at rest or in motion, especially when the car goes over a bump or pothole.
ODI 11085119
Air Bags · Service Brakes
The brake lights illuminate without pressing on the brakes. I remember there being a recall before and i took my car in and it got fixed however it is doing it again. And my air bag light goes on and off all the time.
ODI 11084394
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Pulled out of car wash and onto the highway (speed limit is only 40) through town, power steering went out and light began displaying with audible sound as well as service esc. The mileage on my vehicle is 150,760 when this occurred. There is currently a bulletin published referencing this problem (15356) in which it appears to only warrant a repair at manufacturer cost if 150,000 miles/ten years. From reading…
ODI 11064207
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While making a left turn at a green light, another vehicle struck the contact's vehicle on the passenger side. As a result, the contact's vehicle struck a pole on the driver's side. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained head and neck injuries the required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11100387
Air Bags
Red warning :service airbag". Checked vin on "takata recall" which says my vehicle is not involved. Came on a week ago. Goes off when i turn off car. Usually comes on within 5 to 15 minutes of starting car. No indication as to which airbag.
ODI 11062743
Air Bags · Steering
The power steering sensor will suddenly go off and my wheel locks, i cannot turn my wheels, i feel really unsafe i almost crashed with myself and kids.
Crash reported
ODI 11030572
Air Bags · Engine · Seat Belts
The seat belt keeps dinging like the seatbelt is not connected to the seatbelt latch and it is. The engine light comes on and off. I have taken it to the dealership the light goes off so they can never figure out what's wrong with it. Except once which it came back to it being the solenoid sensor. They fixed it. But, engine light still comes on. The seatbelt dings doing the whole ride or if your siting still. The…
ODI 11040454
Air Bags · Engine
Engine power drops suddenly on highway or in traffic after 45mins of driving, reduced engine power, service engine, service airbag messages come on also esc message then engine stalls and moves at about 10mph from driving at anywhere between 30mph to 70mph. Recurring for the last two months can't be fixed after several chevy dealer workshop visits and costs
ODI 11030288
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the driver and a front passenger had been seated in the seats, the vehicle was started and with no warning the side air bags on both sides inadvertently deployed with force. In addition, another air bag in the ceiling deployed as well. An unknown substance emitted into the interior of the vehicle. The insurance company was notified of the failure…
ODI 10995845
Air Bags
The "service airbag soon" message keeps coming on. I had a diagnostic done at the dealership. They indicated that the airbag module is faulty. The car is only 7yrs old and has less than 40,000 miles on it, this should not be an issue. Since it is a manufactures faulty part i feel that they should pay for the replacement part as i do not feel safe driving this car!
ODI 10995681
Air Bags
Codes: b0014, b0021 abs wiring harness light illuminating "service air bag"
ODI 11073825
Air Bags
Side impact airbag didn't deploy when a car smashed into the side of me ... I was doing 30mph when i was hit on the passenger side. Police report was made even tho the airbag didn't go off...
Crash reported
ODI 10960214
Air Bags · Electrical System
I was involved in a hit and run back in march 2017 the person backed into the pass-side of my car as i was driving 35 mph down the main road , the side impact airbag did not deploy from impact , the dealership said this is not a takata issue as they were replaced by the current recall and they don't know why they didn't deploy . The electrical issue is the onstar response system didn't detect the crash and call for…
Crash reported
ODI 11034456
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
On march 1, 2017 at 28981 miles, the airbag light came on, (not the first time). The next day, the stability control and the abs lights both also came on. In both occasions the car was moving at about 40 mph on a city street. I took it to the dealer, they charged me $153 to get a diagnosis.they wanted another $850 to have it fixed. I took it to another shop that did it for $190. These were 2 separate problems, one…
ODI 11182838
Air Bags
Takata recall. I have a 2010 chevy malibu that should be included into the takata recall. I just purchased this car two weeks ago and "service air bag" came on while i was driving. After further investing, gm never issue an actual recall for the 2010 chevy malibu. Instead they created a "malibu safety program" that only includes 2010 chevy malibu ending in the vin numbers of: a4100001 a4166698 af100056 and af271265.…
ODI 10959668
Air Bags
Service air bags light remains lit. I took the car to the dealership yesterday regarding a constant warning light indicating a malfunction of the air bag system. The service manager stated that it was caused by a defective airbag module and wiring harness. At that time, i was informed that the front air bags would not deploy in the event of an accident that required airbags.repairs would cost over $1100. Nothing was…
ODI 10983082
Air Bags
AIR BAG NEED SERVICE
ODI 10936150