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
Airbag not operating light, on right after warranty expired. Internet seems to show this is a problem with the malibu and a possible issue. *tr
ODI 10522723
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated and activated the air bag warning beeping sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a diagnostic was performed, which was unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 54,000.
ODI 10512317
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the driver's side door failed to close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag harness and the drivers door lock actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was…
ODI 10512369
Air Bags
Service air bag light came on . Took car to dealer from which the car was purchased. Dealer said that the passenger air bag connector on the wire harness had backed out. They reconnected the terminal and it repaired the problem. Now 08/10/2013 service air bag light is back on. Now that the car is no longer under there bumper to bumper warranty chances are that they will charge me to repair the same problem. So i…
ODI 10534620
Air Bags · Electrical System
I have a 2010 malibu and recently took it too the dealer for a service air bag light and they informed me of a electrical problem that was supposed to be corrected under a recall, however now there saying i need to replace the driver side seat air bag and the passenger seat module. These air bags are a safety issue and there are many 2010 malibu owners experiencing the same problems and the dealer wants to charge…
ODI 10504899
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the while driving 25 mph, a vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle and pushed the contact's vehicle into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and the two of the passenger's were injured. The contact stated that she sustained a concussion and bruises to the head and chest. In addition, she was knocked…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10493306
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the driver's side air bag inadvertly deployed without any impact to the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of th road. The contact sustained minor injuries to the shoulder, arm and leg. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not…
1 injury
ODI 10484483
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
Purchased vehicle at 30k miles at beginning of year and within the same year towards the end of the year upon start up the vehicle begin making a loud exhaust noise (several occassions). I took the vehicle into the dealersship on two seperate occassions and they were not able to diagnose it and gave the excuse the the older the vehicle gets the more apt it is to make noises and such. I'm a very educated young lady…
ODI 10537417
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The contact notified several dealers of the failure and they advised that he would have to bring the vehicle in to have the failure diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage…
ODI 10481466
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls addressing the failure. The failure and current mileages were 53,000.
ODI 10468818
Air Bags
Purchased car on june 28, 2012 and a week later the service air bag message started showing. Took the car to the chevy dealership and was told that other models have this issue. They are charging $500 to replace the wire harness on a two year old car. Since this error can cause the bag to accidentally inflate, this is a huge safety issue. *tr
ODI 10466596
Air Bags
Air bag light goes off and on. This has been going on for several months. It should be covered under warranty. This is a known problem for this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10497733
Air Bags
Service air bag light came on. Apparently not covered under my extended warranty. Was in an accident in april that afflicted the driver side but the air bag sensor under the passenger seat was the one throwing the code. I've had them both replaced. I was told by the dealership that were recalls on this part in other cars. *tr
ODI 10460190
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
2010 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering and air bag defects. *smd the consuer stated the steering would squeal and growl, which created a vibration making steering difficult. The airbag warning light was illuminated.*js
ODI 10838358
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that another individual was driving the vehicle when the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10455847
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle was impacted by another vehicle from the passenger side and none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 68,000. ..updated 03/21/12 *bf updated…
Crash reported
ODI 10450505
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My vehicle is experiencing steering problems in which it is hard to steer the wheel of the vehicle while making turns and driving. Also, the airbag light is on on the dashboard. The vehicle warning light also displays traction control. *tr
ODI 10566031
Air Bags
The air bag light comes on daily since then and the dealer told my wife that the air bag light was nothing than the air bags not working not to worry about it,but the air bag light stays on all the time now. *tr
ODI 10483885
Air Bags · Electrical System
Driver side door could not be opened with manually from inside, or with the key or auto opener. Driver had to exit over the counsel and out the passenger side. When i turned it into the dealership, i was told it was the actuator malfunction and that they would replace it. They didn't seem too concerned that this was a new issue and what i believe a serious safety issue, in addition i have had to take this vehicle…
ODI 10423375
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while attempting to avoid hitting an animal, the vehicle crash into a pole. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag failed to deploy. There were no injuries in the accident. The contact stated that before the accident the passenger air bag off warning lamp was illuminated although the passenger seat was occupied. The contact stated that…
Crash reported
ODI 10481112
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag failed and the service air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer performed a diagnostic, which located the failure at the air bag wiring harness. The dealer rerouted the wiring harness, and replaced the air bag connector twice however, the failure was not…
ODI 10534955
Air Bags
Service airbag indicator light on my 2010 chevy malibu keeps coming on and going out. *tr
ODI 10420782
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Air bag warning light illuminates when pressing hard on brake pad and when making turns. Warning light in dash stays on the warning light may go off briefly when driving and it is required to brake hard, but illuminates again when brake is pressed. Sometimes, it comes on during normal driving without braking. Sometimes it comes on when the car is driven over a bump in the road. This malfunction makes it impossible…
ODI 10722872
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
Multiple error messages appearing in dashboard electrical burning smell with dash computer giving out random error messages stating service airbag and service engine soon burned out my battery. Gear shift makes loud booming noise when putting in gear while driving car jolts and hesitates to shift gears. Chevrolet dealership refuses to check the car diagnostic without charging per module. *tr
ODI 10598797
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the air bags would potentially need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 56,000.
ODI 10576701