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
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving at low speeds, the contact's vehicle was t-boned by another vehicle on the driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard and then taken to davis chevrolet (2277 s loop w, houston, tx 77054, [redacted]). The dealer replaced the driver's side door, window, side view…
Crash reported
ODI 11141008
Air Bags
Air bag didn't deploy normally. Had an accident and driver bag deployed little. Passenger never deployed. Car was on highway. Involved with another car their's fully deployed.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10908507
Air Bags · Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 mph, the power steering malfunctioned and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained fractured bones on her face and the passenger sustained minor contusions that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10895902
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags fell out onto the floor of the vehicle and did not deploy correctly. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10887715
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 mph, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
ODI 10850464
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I purchased a 2011 chevy malibu in 2012. Since the purchase i've experienced issues with the electronic stability control system, the service air bag light has come on while my daughter was sitting in the passenger seat. I was told that the problem with that could possibly be resolved with the recall for the seat belt lap anchor tensioner cable. I have also had issues with the car stalling / losing power after…
ODI 10850595
Air Bags
The air bag sensor light came on but the air bag did not deploy when involved in a wreck caused by the negligence of another person on a major highway and will not go off. Claims adjuster denied the repair stating that it was a common problem with 2011 malibu's and could not determine without certainty that it wasn't on before the accident. This light is annoying and a constant reminder that i am driving a faulty…
Crash reported
ODI 10937041
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Seat Belts
I was stop at a red light and my dash read service airbag. I started to drive off and the dash started flashing service airbag. When in motion and as i start ignition. Also my seatbelt sometimes lock or not lock and is very loose as i adjust seat.
ODI 10820339
Air Bags
In dec 2014 my air bag light went on, dealership states the scan for failure code was b0014. Diagnosis was broken wire under drivers seat. Part used to repair was 12355010, tube 8.965 along with misc shop supplies. October 25th 2015 "service air bag" light comes on upon turning on the ignition. Brought into dealership and was diagnosed today as a bad sensor, so both air bags are not functioning. Dealership says…
ODI 10786536
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was parked and the contact entered the vehicle, the driver side air bag deployed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pressure sensor for the seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the notification. The failure mileage was 81,735. The vin was not…
ODI 10782284
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while parked and entering the key into the ignition switch, the frontal driver side air bag deployed. The contact was taken to the hospital where he sustained a burn to his arm and stomach injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
1 injury
ODI 10779750
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle on the front passenger side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back, neck, leg, and arms, which continuously required medical treatment. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was made…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10925258
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not properly restrain the contact. The contact sustained a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10861861
Air Bags · Electrical System
I own a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The air bag warning lamp illuminates & says to service air bag. The vehicle was brought into a gm repair shop several month ago & they could not fix it. It went off for a while & now it's back on. It was not diagnosed or repaired.
ODI 10723050
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag on/off indicator failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the pressure sensor for the seat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the part needed was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. Updated 6/18/15*cn the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated…
ODI 10713645
Air Bags · Electrical System
Service air bag light turned on and has remained on when car was started one day. It was not involved in any accidents, collisions, etc. Coincidentally, the light appeared after the oil was changed and the computer reset for oil change. *tr
ODI 10693415
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10695041
Air Bags
Service airbag display message came on. The car has never been in an accident. Dealer said it needs a new sdm. $902 to fix. Dealer said it is a known problem but it is not covered under warranty. *tr
ODI 10681073
Air Bags · Electrical System
I was driving on the highway and my "service airbag" light came on the dash. There was no crash and nothing was hit. I pulled over and turned my car off. I turned the car on a half hour later and the airbag light and message were gone. 90 minutes later the light illuminated again and has stayed on. I called chevy, the said there was no recall, and connected me to the service dept of a dealership, who said this…
ODI 10676525
Air Bags
My 2011 malibu was recalled for a brake light issue. While the vehicle was at dealership, the air bag system developed a "malfunction." dealer states that the sdm has failed. The dealer and gm are taking no responsibility for the issue. Their position is they did not cause the issue and it is just bad timing. A friend, who owns a 2010 malibu, just had their car recalled for a recall regarding the sdm. More to the…
ODI 10678424
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the service air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sensing diagnostic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,573. .. Updated 02/19/15 *bf updated 9/15/2017*cn
ODI 10671994
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Airbags and side airbags didn't deploy, steering locked up and wheel separated form axel
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 11056165
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the service air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 43,000.
ODI 10668659
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the service air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the air bag was deactivated. As a result, there was a wire connection that failed and the wiring module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,356.
ODI 10668662
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
As i was driving down the highway, my service air bag light illuminated. Onstar was called and they diagnosed the car as having an malfunction in the air bag, pulled off to the side of the road and had car towed to nearest dealership. As i was waiting for the tow company to arrive, i tried to start the vehicle after 2 hours to which all lights started flashing and car went completely dead. Note, car was just in the…
ODI 10661630