2013 Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- airbag light · 7 records
- passenger seat · 7 records
- front passenger · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- seat belt · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Service airbags light came on while pulling out of my driveway. Never been involved in an accident. Alarm for airbags goes off every 30 seconds and it will not go off. The airbag alert light is on and the passenger airbag light flashes on and off with or without someone in the passenger seat.
ODI 11265787
Air Bags
Takata recall i have a 2013 chevy malibu eco with roughly 89k miles. My 'service airbag' light came on randomly as i was pulling into my driveway on july 27, 2019. I have not had an accident in my car, and i this is the first time i've ever seen this light. I remember a few years back, i received a notice in the mail from the dealership about a recall on airbags (something related to the deployment) and i went and…
ODI 11240820
Air Bags · Electrical System
My battery completely died and i needed a jump. The jump ended up not working so i purchased a new battery. Now the airbag light is on and will not go off. After researching this problem i see that this is a known issue and still no recall on this problem. I have a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. The forums are saying it's a problem with the sdm component. Codes b101d-00(electronic control unit hardware) and…
ODI 11269828
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
When my 2013 chevy malibu is in motion and someone is in the passenger seat (many but not all times) all of the electronics, including the electronic speedometer, and all dashboard gauges, in the car stop working and notifications about the airbag system and braking system appear. The mechanical aspects of the car still seem to work fine, but the notifications about the airbags and braking make me concerned that it…
ODI 11204300
Air Bags
On 2016 i had a collision claim number 3005632019 -1-7. I didn't have deductibles and therefore the vehicle was not fixed immediately but the insurance had paid part of their portion. On april 8th i was involved on accident and had injuries which i was discharged from treatment not long. Therefore the vehicle still had the bent. On march 12th 2019 the vehicle was hit again on the rear along the tire. Now i had the…
Crash reported
ODI 11209905
Air Bags · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Passenger seat sensor causes electrical components inside vehicle to be disabled. Heat and air conditioning do not function and temporary loss of power occurs. This occurs while vehicle is in motion and while stationary.
ODI 11171682
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and "service air bag soon" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 11163640
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Driver hit a stationary object head on at approximately 50mph and head went through the windshield.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11140421
Air Bags
After the battery went dead for the first time on the car, it was jumped and taken to dealer to replace. The next day the service airbag light is on and taken back to dealership. They now want to charge over 1000 to fix something that was defect due to battery was jumped and shorted module. Now my car does not have working airbags and this problem is all over the web in different groups as a reoccurring problem.
ODI 11121348
Air Bags
I swerved and hit braks hard to miss deer went on to shoulder of road i was the only person in my car and both curtain airbags depolyed - my car is being deemed totaled because of the exstensive airbag damage to inside.
ODI 11118332
Air Bags
The airbag lite came on and says service airbags, and dings and know it is on all the time and will not go out, i know there have been a lot of recalls on airbags and was wondering if this could also be coming as a recall
ODI 11115411
Air Bags
Had an accident on 5/24/2018 it was a head on collision where the at fault driver broke the light and ran in yo my car the air bag did not deploy i sustained a fractured ankle and a neck injury due to the accident
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11113940
Air Bags
2013 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to illuminated air bag light after having battery replaced. *ld *js
ODI 11119113
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (castle chevrolet, 400 e roosevelt rd. Villa park, il 60181, [redacted]) advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for inspection and diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified and had not issued a recall for the air bags. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 11024283
Air Bags
I was turning from a private drive and collided with another vehicle. I was in a 2013 chevrolet malibu ls travelling at approximately 15mph, the other driver in a 2010 honda accord travelling at approximately 45-55mph. The collision was between my front left and his front right, no passengers. No air bags deployed from either vehicle, and as mine did not deploy, i received a concussion when the back of my head broke…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11004952
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving 28 mph, the "service air bag" warning indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,648.
ODI 10993294
Air Bags · Seats
There was a safety recall for this model but it did not include my car's vin for some reason. I have had dealership repair the problem twice, once while still under factory warranty and then recently due to airbag harness wiring shearing off. The dealership repaired the wiring and charged me the deductible under extended warranty but advised the issue could happen again due to faulty design engineering. The issue…
ODI 10972013
Air Bags · Electrical System
This will be second time ocurring within two months..while driving panel lights up radio turns on for a few minutes then airbag light remains on when everythign else turned off.. Took to dealership to repair and they stated it was the airbag module..replaced it and a month later same thing happened... Back at dealership today
ODI 10969731
Air Bags
My hub assembly broke causing an electrical issue and caused the air bag module to go bad. Air bag light remains on
ODI 11162282
Air Bags
Air bag indicator light is on. Service airbag message appears when starting vehicle. The bumper to bumper warranty has expired but not the powertrain. Is this covered by warranty and is it safe to drive vehicle?
ODI 10899766
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, service air bags ,service anti teft system,warnings come on, a/c,radio shut off aswell as gas ,speed odometer,all gauges shut down.
ODI 10888054
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Air bag deployed in accident causing damage to face chest leg also seatbelt caused severe bruising to lower abdomen.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10854038
Air Bags
My 2013 chevrolet malibu was involved in a head on collision and the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was in motion at the time of the wreck.
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10790580
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact's vehicle crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and a police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the front and back of the head, the lower back, and across the chest that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10761043
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Steering
While driving at night went to roll up power windows which in turn caused my headlights to flicker and all dashboard instruments including radio to temporarily stop working. Subsequently gets worse which each occurrence. Last occurrence automatic headlights came on and subsequently caused loss of power steering and airbag light illuminated. Gratefully was able to retain control of car. Since first occurrence it has…
ODI 10743559