2015 Chevrolet Malibu airbags problems

Related recalls

• Recall 15V666000Oct 16, 2015395 vehicles
  AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

  Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 22, 2026NVCrash1 injuredTowedAirbags

   I was t-boned on the front side panel near the door at a high rate of speed. I would estimate well above the posted limit of 35 mph and my front and side airbags failed to deploy. I have video from the intersection and dash cam demonstrating the impact. My head hit off the steering wheel causing a concussion, neck and spine dislocations, bruising, and cracked xiphoid, dislocation on the left side of my chest, and cut on my ear. I went to the hospital, have the police report,…

   NHTSA complaint #11752215 · source
2. Filed Oct 9, 2023NJAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   Air bag light is on dashboard and my driver seat won’t recline back up to a normal driving position. Brought it to the mechanic to have it checked and was told I am in need of a new driver seat do to a faulty airbag. The car is not even 10 years old yet and I can’t use the seat properly to drive safely.

   NHTSA complaint #11549010 · source
3. Filed Mar 30, 2023NCAirbags

   Took my 2015 Chevy Malibu LS to a Hendrick dealership to be checked. It came back body elect concern and that the module needed to be replaced. I sent a email some months back and never got a response. I have two boys that ride in this car with me and since this air bag light has come on I don’t drive my car as much. Attached is the estimate given to fix that specific problem. My name is [XXX] and I can be reached at [XXX] Thank You. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE…

   NHTSA complaint #11514703 · source
4. Filed Oct 3, 2022TXAirbagsElectrical SystemEngine

   Air bag sensor has been malfunctioning, misreading that there is a passenger in my car when there is not anybody present and the seat is clear. Check airbag light on dash is lit. The the screen display shows a blank green screen when put in reverse and has to be put in park to correct green screen. The auto shut off for the engine when the brake pedal is engaged turns the car completely off; including head lights, interior lights, and all capacities of the vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11487771 · source
5. Filed Aug 29, 2022NCAirbags

   I own a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu LS. August 19, 2022 when I cranked the car a message popped up on the screen saying service airbag. Looked up recalls but my specific car doesn’t have any thus far. Called the dealership for them to look at it and they said the same thing. The recall for the airbag was October 2015. This is the first time I’m dealing with an airbag issue and I’m not fully secure or feel safe knowing it could possibly pop out or not work at all and I have two…

   NHTSA complaint #11481904 · source
6. Filed Aug 3, 2022OHAirbags

   Air bag warning service notification appeared. Contacted dealership and they stated no recall on my vehicle only trucks and SUV's.

   NHTSA complaint #11477296 · source
7. Filed Mar 2, 2021142,770 miINAirbagsEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   When turning left from a stop my car all at once said engine power reduced to 25mph, service airbag, service stabilitrac, and service brake assist.

   NHTSA complaint #11398628 · source
8. Filed Feb 4, 2021INAirbags

   Car had airbag light come on. The veh was diagnosed with air bag - control module: c0196 c0186 c0287 b101d.. Need to start with replacing air bag control module .. Codes are all history codes.. Intermittent issue.. Could have other issues as well.

   NHTSA complaint #11394593 · source
9. Filed Jan 4, 2021PAAirbags

   2015 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regard to air bag safety issues. The consumer stated the airbag light was on and would not be covered under recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11385853 · source
10. Filed Nov 24, 2020TXAirbags

    Air bag came on all at once about a mounth ago i put in shop to fix . Shop said it was fix they reprogramed the air bag they say. One week later was back on . Took back to shop shop say need a new computer. Was" 700.00 to fix it.

    NHTSA complaint #11376214 · source
11. Filed Aug 30, 2020FLAirbags

    Car has 23,800 miles on it and the service airbag warning light has come up on the dashboard and doesn't go off. Diagnostic is not pulling any code. Monthly diagnostic report from gm says there is no problem. Have seen other complaints about this issue.

    NHTSA complaint #11352120 · source
12. Filed Jun 17, 202040,000 miNCAirbags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that upon starting her vehicle, service air bag message was displayed intermittently on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to hendrick chevrolet buick gmc southpoint (127 kentington dr, durham, nc 27713) who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective passenger present module. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was then notified that she would have to pay…

    NHTSA complaint #11329332 · 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