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
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving down a one way street, another motorist driving approximately 60 mph down the wrong way, crashed into the drivers side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered pains in legs and lower back and headaches. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and was informed that the seat was adjusted too far back…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10486548
Air Bags · Power Train · Seats
2010 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to transmission malfunction. *smd the consumer stated a recall was issued regarding the transmission. However, she never received a letter. Also, the air bag illuminated and the dealer attempted to fix the problem twice, with no resolution. The consumer also stated the seat would move while driving. She stated there was rust on the seat track. The dealer claimed the…
ODI 10585889
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact started the ignition and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. In december of 2010, the vehicle was repaired under a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer regarding the air bag. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10501260
Air Bags
The above date is approximate. I received a recall from chevy about the air bag warning light. I took it to the dealer and they said they fixed it. They said it was the connector to the wiring harness. This problem has never gone away. The warning light comes and goes whenever. I can be driving or standing still, or just starting the engine. I have not taken it to the dealer yet. The car now has about 19,000 miles…
ODI 10471424
Air Bags
I want to file a compliant and make you aware that the 2010 chevy malibu's have an airbag deployment issue. My airbag did not deploy when a hit a deer head-on at 50 mph's because the airbag wire was severed by the cracked plastic air intake cover on the engine during the accident. I fortunately was fine due to having my seatbelt on, but i was curious why the airbag did not work deploy at the speed i was going when…
Crash reported
ODI 10367761
Air Bags · Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Steering
Brand new 2010 chevrolet malibu leaks when rains and it runs into my floorboard, airbags and wire harness causing car to short out. Most of the time the lights in dash won't work. *tr
ODI 10359370
Air Bags
Tl*the contact was loaned a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle became involved in a crash. The vehicle was flipped over yet the air bags did not deploy. The driver and two passengers were reported injured. A police report was available. The driver was transported to the hospital via ambulance for serious injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the authorized…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10360538
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph when suddenly another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy with the level of force involved. There was no personal injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 9,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10358398
Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Structure · Suspension · Tires
The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely rough to turn. Additionally, the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently and the battery continued to drain prematurely. The contact also stated that the rear suspension was unstable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact was…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10597851
Air Bags
Air bag light coming on intermittently. Car was taken to dealer for recall and service performed. Car continued to have intermittent service air bag message. I returned for service after warranty expired with mileage reading of 33,000. Paid $93 to have dielectric grease added to in line connector. Service air bag light now on steady almost never goes out. Mileage now near 37000. This car has always been kept in a…
ODI 10588579
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Wheels
1) gm is covering up a defect in rims ( not completely welded, i have the rim as evidence) 2) currently my service esc, traction, air bag lights are all on ( so is my air bag gonna explode? Is my car not stable enough to be driven?) 3) 2011 i paid to have my car fixed because the brake lights stayed on. ( maybe had 3000 miles) 4) my brake lights currently stay on.( aprox 70,000 miles) 5) i have contacted gm several…
ODI 10749085
Air Bags
I was hit directly on the drivers side in the area of the driver t-boned. The air bags did not deploy. I was injured with a concussion and taken to the hospital. The car was totaled. The consumer stated his daughter was injured as well. Gm informed the consumer, the impact was not sufficient to cause the air bags to deploy. Updated 09/02/14
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10608368
Air Bags
Tl*the contact rented a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving up a hill at 10 mph, the passenger side air bag deployed. The rental company towed the vehicle back to the rental facility. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the air bag deploying. There was no collision or road hazard that would have caused the failure to occur. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were…
1 injury
ODI 10344936
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Seat Belts
I bought my malibu new in 2010, shortly atter the service esc and traction lighrts kept comming on, i took to shop but thsy acted like i was nuts, later i got a recall and took to shop, said was fixed bu two days later same situtation, this has been an ongoing issue for 5 years mot only those but seatbelt come on and service airbags comes on constantly, i wrote to chevy and all they did was sene me back to chevy…
ODI 10872158
Air Bags · Frontal · Side/Window
2010 malibu; i've had it just over 3 months; air bag light continually lit up; took to dealership; i've waited over a week; they ordered 5 modules to replace safety air bag system; to replace they had to remove both front seats; cut the tracks of the seats out; order new tracks and has to weld them back in the car; how safe is this car going to be at this point? I only wish for a different car at this point as i…
ODI 10339190
Air Bags
This car has had this ongoing problem with the air bag light. I have had this vehicle to 3 different dealers,and the problem goes away for a while. The air bag warning light comes on intermittently. The previous time, the light came on at 35000 miles. The dealer could not get it to repeat. Car now has 50000 miles and the light is coming on again. No one can tell us ,if we are protected,by the air bag if the warning…
ODI 10438537
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the consumer was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not examined to determine the cause of failure. The failure and current mileages were 806. Updated 10/05/10 *bf updated 10/07/10*jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10344039
Air Bags
The airbag warning light is on my 2010 chevy malibu i bought 2 months ago. A brand new car with 6 miles when i bought it. I took the car to the dealership since last week tuesday and the car is still there. I was told that there was a problem with the airbag connector and that they are still waiting for the part. *tr
ODI 10328832
Air Bags · Air Conditioner · Front · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormal grinding coming from the brakes when depressed. The contact also stated there was an increase in stopping distance. The dealer replaced the brake pads. The failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times where the brakes pads were continuously replaced but to no avail. In addition, there was an…
ODI 10347810
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu lt. While driving with a passenger, the front and passenger side air bags would not engage. The air bag on light should have illuminated once the seats were occupied. The dealer advised that the vehicle was operating as designed. The dealer advised that the passenger would have to be at least 105-115 pounds before the air bag would activate, according to safety standards,…
ODI 10343445