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1999 Chevrolet Malibu airbags problems

40 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 145,362. 19 crashes reported.

owner complaints
40
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
145,362
crashes
19
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    21
  • Side/window
    2
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Malibu airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 12

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Chevrolet Malibu owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 19, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · NC

My 1999 Chevy Malibu 3.1 V6 engine won,t turn on the engine whend i try to turn the ignition switch and key lock cylinder on and the fuel pressure regulator won,t work whend i try to turn the ignition switch and key lock cylinder on and the airbag srs system comes on in the spring time and in the hot summer time heat and in the winner time.

Filed Aug 29, 2019 · Airbags · 180,000 miles · CT · crash · 2 injuries

Takara recall ..front and passenger airbags did not deploy in accident. I was stopped in traffic when a car struck me from behind going highway speed , impact caused the car to get stuck in my trunk pushed me down the highway sideways and stuffed the nose of my car into the guardrail breaking the guardrail , quick thinking saved our lives ( my husband was in the passenger seat )I saw the car coming full highway speed and nosed my car into the breakdown lane to avoid getting stuffed under the truck infront of me. The car was a complete loss, I ended up with a concussion, torn rotator cuff, fractures in my right arm and right knee, chronic headaches, and paranoia of driving.. Luckily no one was in the backseat because the rear seat broke from impact with the spare tire.

Filed Oct 25, 2017 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

While driving my airbags blew up and I crashed resulting in my back and both legs being broken

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Airbags · 44,000 miles · FL

I was getting out of my car and I left it running and the air bag deployed and I didn't hit anything I was wondering if there was any recall on this particular model

Filed Feb 13, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · IN · crash

Car cut off went off road.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Airbags · 152,008 miles · WI · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a hit and run accident, which wasnt my fault. The car was hit on the passenger side causing the steering column to fall onto my lap.the air bags did not deplore, I suffered a fractured pelvis which did not heal correctly. Im still having problems from this . The car was totaled.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · KY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/22/2014*lj updated 4/1/2015

Filed Apr 16, 2012 · Airbags · 146,738 miles · GA

I stopped at the gas station to put some air in the tires, and when I got out and closed the door, both the driver side and passenger side airbags deployed. I am thankful that I was not sitting in the car when they just erroneously deployed.

Filed Oct 28, 2011 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · GA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH when the driver and passenger frontal air bags deployed erroneously. The contact received injury to the face and the left foot as a result. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2010 · Airbags, Brakes · 154,753 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Was driving about 30 MPH and traffic stopped. I applied the brakes and the car failed to slow resulting in a three car accident.

Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu airbags

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 40 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Malibu airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 145,362 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have bad airbags?

The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most airbags complaints are 2010 (144 complaints), 2012 (101 complaints) and 2011 (93 complaints).

Other 1999 Chevrolet Malibu problems

Brakes 307Electrical 144Engine 143Suspension 82Tires 72Lights 61Fuel system 38Steering 37Visibility 29Transmission 21Body 20Seat belts 13Acceleration 7Wheels 7Locks 4Seats 3Driver assistance 1

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