2011 Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems
- 76
- 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 76 stored complaint records:
- 19 indicate a crash
- 17 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 14 records
- light came · 13 records
- service light · 11 records
- service airbag · 9 records
- police report · 8 records
- report filed · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Air bag light constantly coming on. In all state. In motion and standing still. .
ODI 11301607
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Steering
When the car in motion. The steering makes a loud noise when turning the wheel. And the air bag indicator just popped on. Stating service the vehicle.
ODI 11299399
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
When i first purchased the vehicle the engine light would constantly come on and go off but now the engine light is always on. I just recently started having issues with the airbags on the passenger side not being engaged and the engine esc comes on whenever it pleases, even when the weather is good outside. Last weekend, my battery died for the first time, i'm just glad that i had someone to jump me off. My primary…
ODI 11289769
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Seat Belts
These are recalls that i was never made aware of and have not been repaired.
ODI 11278274
Air Bags · Engine · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to dick genthe chevrolet [redacted], located at [redacted], southgate, mi 48195) and the contact was asked if she wanted the vehicle repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts). The contact approved the recall repairs. Six days later, the contact was…
ODI 11219813
Air Bags
I was recently involved in a very bad car crash and i am injured from the air bag . It hit me very hard in the head causing me to look consciousness .
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11216912
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving straight on the interstate when the cruise control deactivated itself. The seat belt light stays lit most of the time. It says service air bag and traction system. Traction system light goes off and on, but the air bag light stays on. Doesnt reset even when unhooking the battery and rehooking it up. Car makes rattling noise from front end. Pulls hard to the right.
ODI 11210167
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Service esc message - esc off message - and power steering messages come on and i cannot turn my car. Happens multiple times while driving on daily commute and causes me to be put in dangerous situations especially on the expressways. There is not always a place to pull over. These indicators happens whether driving or sitting still. Service air bag message stays on.
ODI 11180952
Air Bags
The service airbag light keeps coming on. It stays on for a couple days and then goes away. It was on for four days this last time, went away for one day and came back on today. I looked online and it sounds like a lot of other malibu owners have had the same problem. I decided to look to see if there was any recalls for the airbag sensor and there isn't. Seems like there should be if there are a lot of people…
ODI 11176162
Air Bags · Electrical System
1) service air bag light comes on periodically when starting vehicle or while in auto is in motion. 2) internal lights on dashboard dims while driving periodically while auto is in motion.
ODI 11191817
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Takata recall. Power steering and esc light came on while bcar was warming up for the first time, it comes and goes as it pleases sometimes while in motion, sometimes while stationary, and makes it difficult to turn or steer. It also makes my car feel as if the wheels are about to fall off the front end. My air bag light is also on and won't go off. Guessing it doesn't work. Pulled some codes but nothing for power…
ODI 11164439
Air Bags
My airbag sensor light has been on for the past couple of month. There are recalls on 2011 malibu's for airbag but my vin is not included in recall, however the sensor light has been on
ODI 11210122
Air Bags
Service airbag indicator light came on and stayed on. Plan on taking to dealer this week to have it checked.
ODI 11156386
Air Bags
The airbag comes on and off all the time. It's very scary. It comes on sometime when i start the car and sometimes while i'm driving. It doesn't matter if i stop fast or move or turn. It's random.
ODI 11145106
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Wheels
I have had several issues with the air bag and electronic stability control. I have taken my vehicle in before regarding the issue with the service air bag light before. Just recently the service esc (electronic stability control) light had come on. I called general motors regarding if there any recalls for my vehicle, and was told there are not active recalls, but i should take my vehicle in to have it serviced for…
ODI 11145089
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the "service air bag" indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (john thornton chevrolet in lithia springs, georgia) where the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 11091254
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Wheels
Tires go flat really fast. The electrical system is not ready my tires no more and don't show if there's an issue including airbags. The light was on for a month and wen tawau i got his in the front of my car and my airbags didn't not deploy.
Crash reported
ODI 11277748
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to whisler chevrolet cadillac ([redacted], rock springs, wy 82901, [redacted]) and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11090958
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Takata recall: my vehicle sensor are reading incorrectly. My check engine light won't go off, random light come on and off, my sensors is not reading my engine and engine location or tires. System is also reading there are no air bags or says passenger seatbelt is not in place when it is. Frequently my wiring glitches and i can not control the mirrors or windows, ect. My coolant and oil constantly drains out but no…
ODI 11089246
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Takata recall the service tech at the dealership said the airbag could deploy while driving causing my daughter to be in danger at all times. Airbag warning light stayed on even after replacing the airbag.
ODI 11204778
Air Bags
Air bag light stayed on all the time while driving. Provide form to send to general motors to refund me the $700 plus dollars out of pocket to fix the problem.
ODI 11280531
Air Bags
My wife was in an accident where the other vehical ran a red light and colided with her in the driver front and head on type. The vehicals side air bags and the driver or passanger air bags never deployed.this is in a police report and i have pictures of the car.the two cars colided at a intersection in the middle of lacrosse wis and the other vehical went over my cars hood and over turned. The other driver was…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10986383
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IS STAYING ON.
ODI 10949475
Air Bags
When i entered my car in turned the switch to start the car an the service air bag light came on and would not go off.
ODI 10926307
Air Bags
TL-TEST COMPLAINT. SYSTEM DOWN
ODI 10923985