Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems
- 675
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 20
- Years with records
- 1999–2018
- Stored years
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 675 stored complaint records:
- 208 indicate a crash
- 157 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
- 6 indicate a death
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Side/Window · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 151 |
| 30–60k mi | 121 |
| 100–150k mi | 100 |
| 1–30k mi | 97 |
| 150–400k mi | 41 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the airbag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 49,000. The vin was invalid.
ODI 11309167
Air Bags
Air bag light constantly coming on. In all state. In motion and standing still. .
ODI 11301607
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While her son was driving in the rain approximately 20 mph and going around a curve, the brakes were applied however the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a vehicle head on. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head, face, and neck injuries and medical attention was provided. The drivers head hit the windshield.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11300702
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving and the steering wheel was really hard to steer
ODI 11296744
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 · Electronic Stability Control
My body control module went out. I just parked one day and when i went back out to start it the next day it was broken. I love my malibu and it has been parked for a month. I lost my job because of it. I have a disabled husband and two kids. I believe my vehicle broke because of these recalls. I don't have the money to fix it and am begging for your help. Please help me to get my car fixed for free. Text or call me…
ODI 11307983
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