Chevrolet Malibu Maxx airbag light comes on

Filed May 25, 2023 · Airbags · 164,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated that after he turned off and restarted the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Bruce’s auto body shop where it was diagnosed that the air bag side impact sensor failed to reset and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified by the dealer and the contact was informed that the parts were no longer being manufactured and was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · 157,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While turning the steering wheel in either direction, a popping noise was present and the steering ability seized. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the steering shaft pulled out of the rack. The air bag warning indicator illuminated after the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. Elm chevrolet (301 e. Church st, elmira, ny) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 157,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2017 · Airbags, Lights · HI

Passenger airbag light remains on. Unable to pass safety inspection. Went to dealerership and they stated I needed a passenger presence module and the price on the part is $1348.16. My car has 216,000 miles on it. Still runs well and has been paid off for years.

Filed Feb 25, 2016 · Airbags · 67,000 miles · MI

Service air bag light came on.... Then went off. Went to dealers and was told there was no code to detect problem. Unsure if any of the 8 air bags on this vehicle are operating properly. On line I have discovered this to be a common problem with the malibu maxx. Unsure what to do. This has happened several times where it comes on, stays on, then disappears. How will we know if air bags work properly. Terrified to have a accident to find out they did not perform. Although no deaths may have happened yet with the many complaints I have found, I wonder what can we do?? Do people have to die first to discover this problem. Please advise

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 98,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact also stated that both turn signals failed to function. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed May 1, 2015 · Airbags · 74,100 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the passenger module kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer not was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,100. Updated 7/14/15

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Airbags · 65,100 miles · NY

In the beginning, the problem was intermittent. If there was not a person sitting in the passenger seat the "service airbag" warning would come on and the airbag light would light on the dash. If there was a passenger sitting in the passenger seat, there would be no warning or light on the dash and the passenger airbag indicator would say "on". The problem has become worse over time and now whether there is a person in the passenger seat or not, the "service airbag" warning comes on along with the dashboard airbag light. Also, now, the passenger airbag indicator stays on "off". Tsb 08-09-41-002e has been created regarding this problem.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Airbags · TX

This problem has been persistent since I bought the car. The air bag light just came on at random and then went off after being reset. After a while, I took it to a local mechanic and they said the clock spring was broke. How? I do not know. I have just dealt with it since all of the electronics have been working. Another almost 500 dollar repair to a car that's value is not worth trading in at this point. It has been a great and reliable car otherwise. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 96,000 miles · TX

Service passenger airbag warning light comes on intermittently. Sometimes when the passenger seat is occupied, the light will go off, but not always. Lack of trust in dealers investigating and making the repairs is an issue. I'm told (by a local chevrolet dealer service manager) that it will cost $80 just to check via computer what the cause may be. Repairs such as re-coupling a loose sensor connection beneath the passenger seat is relatively inexpensive ($40) but replacement of sensors repairs could run upwards from $700.

Filed Aug 21, 2012 · Airbags · 13,849 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred whenever driving or upon starting the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnose that both the service quail and driver's side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 13,849.