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 · Seats
Faulty passenger presence module , airbag warning fault light on. . The dealership recommended the replacement of the module at my own expense of $800. I feel that my family and my safety is at risk due to a faulty design that gm is aware of with its airbag components. Airbags should be working for the life of the vehicle, and if they are failing the manufacturer should replace those faulty designed parts at no…
ODI 10957089
Air Bags
For the last 5 months mac ghana located in ghana at [redacted] accra ghana tel: +233 (0) 302813919, has failed to properly fix the recall nhtsa recall number: 14v252 recall date: may 14, 2014 (manufacturer recall number: n130036). Also received letter in the mail stating the airbag needs to be replaced and the dealer has not replaced it.
ODI 10926118
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning and "service air bag" appeared on the instrument panel. In addition, the electronic stability control indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
ODI 10920488
Air Bags
My "service air bags" light kept coming on and then remaining on continually. I found a letter written by the director of customer & relationship services at chevy back in 2010 that addressed this problem and stated that "to enhance side impact protection, your gm dealers will update the wiring harness for both front seat side impact airbags. This service will be performed for you at no charge." i contacted the…
ODI 10906425
Air Bags
My service airbag light recently came on. It started only coming on when a passenger would get in or out of the car. Now the light is on and sends me a notification that states "service airbag" across the display on the dashboard just under the speedometer. The light comes on as soon as i start my car and remains on. My vehicle has never been involved in an accident and the airbags have never deployed. Why is the…
ODI 10905573
Air Bags
The service airbag light appears and stays on when i start the car. The light never disappears.
ODI 10893244
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I have repeatedly filed complaints with gm that my service air bag light stays on / my breaklight located in back window works opposite of what it is supposed to. I am notifing you in writing that gm has not done anything to help me. I guess if my air bag expolodes while im driving and i kill some folks in an accident i just want you to be aware
ODI 10887713
Air Bags
Check air bags warning light keeps coming on. Does not always come on but the majority of the time it does come on. We have been hitting the "information" button and turning it off. Happens when vehicle is in motion.
ODI 10887913
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the brake lights illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. In addition, the service air bag error message was displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,200.
ODI 10898480
Air Bags
The air bag light won't go off. Where i brought the car they came it was a senor and they thought they fixed it but the light is back on it comes on when i'm driving
ODI 10882384
Air Bags · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
First repair, airbag service required. The dealership claimed it was a loose wire. 2nd repair, esc maintenance required, traction service required, engine power reduced, vehicle will not leave neutral. If gas is applied vehicle jumps and shakes. 3rd is same as 2nd and 4th visit is same as previous except when i received ownership of the vehicle it could not make it out of the parking lot. After mentioning the lemon…
ODI 10876506
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Service air bag soon alert intermittently comes on and goes off sometimes when restarting, other times after driving 15 - 20 minutes. Had stayed on for 1 1/[redacted] but when restarting was off. Driving has been highway miles. Can come on upon starting and while driving. Dash board lighting goes off while driving, highway miles. Sometimes does not turn on until 15 minutes of highway driving then go off again later.…
ODI 11043622
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering seized and the vehicle crashed into a jersey barrier. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy and there were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was…
Crash reported
ODI 10870322
Air Bags
Air bag service system indicator light comes on and goes off. It says service air bag system. But it continues to do this off and on frequently.
ODI 10863526
Air Bags
Airbag lights are on will not go off.also says service airbags.
ODI 10863035
Air Bags
2010 chevy malibu lt2..apx 76,000 miles..**side air bag problems** i was pulling out of a parking lot going about maybe 10 mph and all of a sudden i hear a big like "gunshot" sound it was smokey and like a powder residue in the car causing me to cough a little and it felt as i got in a accident or hit something. My side airbag deployed for no reason there is no damage to my driver side or anything .. I am…
1 injury
ODI 10853000
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag indicator randomly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 134,400.
ODI 10959762
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving home from work on october 2016 3 random lights on my dashboard appeared(engine light, service airbag light, esc). They stayed on for about 2 hours then disappeared for the rest of the day. The following day, all three lights appeared and did not leave for 3 days, then disappeared. Then they reappeared for 2 days, then disappeared. The day after they disappeared,all lights appeared but the engine light.…
ODI 10809386
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Update 01/15/16 ma *cn
ODI 10783761
Air Bags
Service air bag info comes on. Never know when. May be connected to seat movement. Passenger seat, i think. Has did this occasionally fo 2 years. Always went off before. Now staying on. Recall on air bag service connecter in 2011 completed. Seems to have come on also while braking hard.
ODI 10780131
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the service air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired, but the failure recurred. The details of the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
ODI 10766518
Air Bags
The airbag sensor goes off due to heat rising. Especially in the summer when car temperature rises. This past summer i've had the sensor go off more than 3 times a month due to the excessive heat, i'm currently unsure if it'll even deploy correctly if i'm in an accident.i usually have to remove the airbag and then check for any damage to it and then re-insert it. Airbag is still the original part, never been…
ODI 10763395
Air Bags
C airbag readiness light service airbag message reroute wireharness-replace cause recall 04oct12 mileage25097 service airbag light keeps going on and off, vehicle never in accident, airbags never deployed, recall then never corrected 08aug15 mileage 51109
ODI 10745981
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
1 year ago my car flashed esc service traction control reduce engine power and reduced my spend to 40mph on a busy interstate! Called gm stated what happen and i knew they had a recall but of course my cars vin was not included in the recall. Brought the car to a local gm dealer ship to put on machine to see if any codes would show up nothing came up!!! I was told the message would have to be showing to service…
ODI 10891747
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 65 mph, the air bag warning light and the traction light illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power steering and the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
ODI 10691098