2012 Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems
- 80
- 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 80 stored complaint records:
- 27 indicate a crash
- 17 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 19 records
- airbag light · 14 records
- notified failure · 9 records
- light comes · 9 records
- police report · 9 records
- report filed · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Wheels
Was driving in the rain, vehicle does not handle well in inclement weather. Has issue with braking, tires skid. When i hit the gas pedal after a stop, the tires skid. . Recently has a alignment done, and the tires are in very good condition. Thought maybe that was the issue, i was wrong. Vehicle had recent inspection "brakes are in very good condition. Vehicle has had issues since purchase. My family and i were…
ODI 10644500
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel and steering column detached from the vehicle, which landed on the contact's lap. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was concerned that if the steering air bag deployed, he would have…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10653107
Air Bags · Steering
I was rear ended and the steering wheel and shaft completely dislodged onto my lap .the air bag did not deploy. I was pushed approximately 150 ft. And there was no way i could have steered if there was another vehicle coming up the highway. If airbag would have deployed there would have been serious injury to myself. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10649804
Air Bags
My service airbag message keeps popping up off and on. It has for weeks now? It seems this vehicle has been on the recall list several times for different issues? I have kept my vehicle maintenance up to date as i should however things like this keep happening! Not to mention the buzzing noise i began hearing in the back of the car a couple months after i purchased it but you all claimed you could not find the…
ODI 10651023
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10641295
Air Bags
The service air bag light constantly comes on and off, and to be honest it makes me a little worried. Especially with all the recalls going on. It will come on and stay on for 5-30 min and go off and so on. We have other problems with this car as well and still have. Very unhappy with it. Will be happy for a new vehicle. *tr
ODI 10650501
Air Bags
Purchased car in sac 7/29/14.didn't use for 5 days-out of town. Upon return, car struggled to start. Took to our mechanic- battery low. Hertz sales replaced at no cost. Daughter/driver the only person in the car. On(8/5),son, 5'9",125lbs. In front passenger seat-the airbag sensor light did not go on. Car on when he got in. Turned off car, got in,restarted but still didn't register him. Went from off-on-off.…
ODI 10627211
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Service Brakes
My car was involved in an accident where my friend applied the brakes and was forced into hydroplaning into a barrier, another vehicle and a person. My airbags did not deploy as the sensor was not hit nor did the onstar become alerted that the vehicle had been in an accident. After fighting with insurance companies, my car was totaled then declared not totaled, and repaired. I received the notice of a recall much…
Crash reported
ODI 10622589
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10632415
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My son was driving my car down a two lane highway. It had been misting rain and the road was slightly damp... Approaching an intersection he reduced his speed to approx 40 mph. Two cars ahead of him slammed on breaks when the light changed to yellow. This caused a chain reaction... Cars sliding to prevent hitting the first car. My son said that he was breaking very hard when the anti-lock breaks engaged... They…
Crash reported
ODI 10619178
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
My service traction control light was coming on ever since i bought my car and i took it to koons for service and i was told one wheel was moving faster then another not to worry about it then on 06/18/2014 iwas hit by a chevy silverado that ran a light and i was doing 45 miles an hour i had my granddaughter in her safety seat in the back none of my air bags worked nor did my seat belts my grand daughter hit the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10705120
Air Bags
In my 2012 chevrolet malibu's when my wife sits in the passenger seat the airbag system does recognize she is there. You can watch as the system goes through it's start up process with the airbag on/off light cycling from off to on and back to off. We were told that it is how my wife sits in the seat but i have video of her sitting with her feet on the dash (which is not an "approved" seating position) and the…
ODI 10593576
Air Bags
I have been having problems with my air bag. I can have a passenger that weighs over the appropriate weight sit in the seat and the air bag light doesn't come on. I was driving one day and i made it to my destination and parked my car. I got back in my vehicle and started it up and the air bag light on my dash just came on and it will not go off. I went to the dealership and they told me that i will have to pay…
ODI 10607293
Air Bags
Had a broadside collision with impact to side of malibu that drove drivers door into drivers seat, pushing seat into center console. Side impact airbags did not deploy from this accident! B post was bent into passenger area also. Again no airbag deployment! *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10583617
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, she suffered a seizure and crashed into a telephone pole before landing in a creek. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the air bag failure and repairs.…
Crash reported
ODI 10578047
Air Bags · Electrical System
Was operating the vehicle on the interstate when i was forced to brake and hit the horn to avoid a collision. The "service airbag" light came on and stayed on. I found that by hitting the steering wheel it would go out and reset. Every time i use my horn causes the "service airbag" light to come on. Sometimes it goes out again on its own. Unsure if the airbag would deploy while the light is on. *tr
ODI 10584737
Air Bags
Repair air bag light comes on when turning car on. The light beeps majority of the time the car is running. *tr
ODI 10644748
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard and caused the cruise control to malfunction. In addition, the seat belts did not latch and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head, back, and legs injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10808790
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10651572
Air Bags
On may 30, 2013, i noticed that the on light for the front seat passenger airbag would not illuminate when i sat in the passenger seat of our 2012 chevrolet mallibu. I am 66 inches tall and weigh over 100 pounds. I am an older adult - not a child. My husband and i took the malibu to hendrick chevrolet in merriam, kansas where we had purchased the car and complained that the airbag on light would not illuminate when…
ODI 10567294
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 mph, the vehicle's front end was crashed into by another vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The passenger in the contact's vehicle sustained minor bruising. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 47,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10508463
Air Bags
My 2012 chevy malibu has a problem with the passenger air bag system. At random times the passenger airbag off light will turn on when the seat is occupied (by someone >120 lbs) also at the same time if the passenger unbuckles the seat belt the seat belt warning light does not come on. I have several videos of this failure while sitting still and while driving. Dealer replaced the passenger sensing sensor and…
ODI 10513611
Air Bags
Driving to work,suddenly had to apply brakes hard to avoid hitting another car .after car came to a stop ,air bag service light cam on. Light stayed until next day then went out.now light come on at regular intervals .also had a hard time stopping, seemed like to a lot of pressure ,a great amount of pressure,i did not think car was going to stop. *tr
ODI 10621596
Air Bags
My auto going thru green light intersection-struck on passenger side by auto who ran red light-damaged both passenger side doors (both replaced)-other auto doing approx 45mph -did $8000 damage to my car-right side air bag did not inflate.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10504037
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the air bag and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failures occurred on different occasions. The vehicle was taken to cox chevrolet ([redacted] w, bradenton, fl 34207, [redacted]), but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The contact stated that the dealer made…
ODI 11144976