2010 Chevrolet Malibu airbags problems

Related recalls

• Recall 19V019000Jan 16, 20191,145 vehicles
  AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.

  Risk: If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.

What owners say

1. Filed May 10, 2025INAirbags

   I was driving down the highway when the passenger side curtain airbags deployed for no reason. Air bag deployment stunned the driver, but fortunately did not cause accident.

   NHTSA complaint #11660211 · source
2. Filed Nov 22, 2024CAAirbags

   Connector for airbags sensor wiring has a problem which is address in General Motors document Recall 13040A Dated April 2014. There is a warning on the dash about the airbags not operational. We have never been contacted by General Motors about this problem, but other Chevrolet Malibu owners are have the same problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11626955 · source
3. Filed Dec 27, 2023MAAirbagsElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   My airbag light just recently came on driver frontal airbag may explode NHTSA-19001900 Power steering NHTSA- 14E044000 u joint premature failure Electrical system all out of wack NHSTA-14V252000 bcm resistance result in voltage fluctuations in brake Power train- NHTSA 12V460000 4 speed automatic transmission the tabs on transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate

   NHTSA complaint #11562183 · source
4. Filed Jun 22, 2023VTAirbagsElectrical SystemSteering

   I was driving down the road after I bought the car and the steering suddenly went out the DIC said "service esc" and "service traction" and I could barely move the steering wheel I was lucky to be on a country road because if I was on the highway I could have lost complete control and caused an accident I took it to a mechanic and they said "the dielectric grease in the bcm connector wore out" when I googled it I saw there was a recall but when I contacted the dealer they…

   NHTSA complaint #11528235 · source
5. Filed May 30, 2023TXAirbagsBrakesElectrical System

   Air bag light randomly pop on . Electrical system is so bad that I only have 1 head light and it’s very dangerous driving at night like that .

   NHTSA complaint #11524361 · source
6. Filed Apr 19, 2023VTAirbagsElectrical SystemSteering

   First off the power steering goes out and can only be fixed by applying dielectric grease to the bcm but that will fix it. second the airbag light will randomly go on but this can also be remedy by fixing the yellow connection under the passenger seat try jiggling it if that doesnt fix it just cut the two wires off the connector's and splice with crimp connectors. hope this helps you as much as it did me :)

   NHTSA complaint #11517767 · source
7. Filed Apr 9, 2023TN1 injuredAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   Was driving down highway at approximately 70 to 75 miles per hour when my drivers side window airbag and seat airbag deployed. It hit my face shoulder and arm. There was no collision and I was able to keep control of the vehicle for the most part. I swerved a little but regained control quickly. My seat belt is locked and is no longer usable

   NHTSA complaint #11516208 · source
8. Filed Aug 16, 2022CAAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   My car air passenger dont detect my seatbelt says im not buckle and i am dont know if its a wire my lighting inside goes on and off and my car smells too much gasoline

   NHTSA complaint #11479599 · source
9. Filed Oct 7, 2021FLAirbagsElectrical SystemEngine

   The airbag don’t work, I just payed 1200$ to replace the computer pc because the car wouldn’t start and that didn’t solve the problem the check engine light is always on, the car have electrical problems; if I run the Ac it blows hot and then the car go to engine power reduces within 4 minutes. If I drive the car it will go on engine power reduce after 6 minutes because the fan is not working due to the fact that that car has electrical problems and the fan is not getting…

   NHTSA complaint #11435855 · source
10. Filed Oct 1, 2021DEAirbagsElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    The passenger light beam will not come on it also messes with my radio it turns it to the aux I keep replacing the Bub in the harness and it's still not working not not to mention the car felt like a lost of power due to I guess the trance when turning a corner or pulling off. The air bag light comes on a few days and turn off.

    NHTSA complaint #11435097 · source
11. Filed Jan 22, 2021136,567 miTXCrash1 injuredTowedAirbags

    It is my understanding that the airbags/side and front are defective for my vehicle? Can someone please help in finding out what i do now...the vehicle and i was involved in a wreak and i was injured badly and was hospitalized.....? I was traveling on the hwy at posted speed when i was struck...first the drivers side and then the l-fender and hood...the vehicle that hit me rolled 3 or 4 times.

    NHTSA complaint #11389391 · source
12. Filed Jan 5, 2021160,000 miKSAirbagsSteering

    From the minute i drove my car off the lot the dash has been saying 'service airbags'. A week ago while i was driving i lost power steering. The dash said 'service esc' and the traction control light popped up on the dash. If i turn off my car for a while the power steering may still work when i start it back up, but eventually i lose power steering again while driving.

    NHTSA complaint #11386570 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology