2005 Chevrolet Malibu airbags problems

Filed Apr 30, 2020 · Airbags · 154,000 miles · IL

While driving home from work on a side street I smelled a burning smell and smoke started coming out of my steering wheel. The sensor light for my air bag then came on and has been on ever since.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Airbags, Body · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated. If the vehicle was too hot, the engine would not start and the gear shift did not move. The vehicle also leaked anti-freeze. The contact had to pump the brake pedal in order for the lever to operate. Also, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to east pat o'brien chevrolet (2810 bishop rd, willoughby hills, oh 44092, (440) 348-0553) where it was diagnosed that the hood release was fractured and the egl sensor was separated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Dec 12, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 175,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable. Also, the air bag and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 62,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

My vehicle stalled on rairoad track-when it hit the jarring --between the pavement and the tracks---the train was at a great distance---so the engineer stated---when they were 2078 feet from my chevrolet malibu -2005---they started to blow whistle----when I saw tghe train at a great distance -and yes I did have heavy things on my keychain--but gm failed to notify -I have a mailbox and a telephone--I was hitting the gas pedal over and over again and when I was doing that I remember hitting the ignition switch but the car was already dead-I was impacted and almost lost my life---it took me 3 years to recoperate----I did not know about the recall--and they started the recall in 2014--cover up gm--you should have startedit in 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are 26 photos -but not in my posession I will attempt to obtain them----

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · WI

I was driving home from work one morning 8/10/17 7:30am . I started to smell smoke from the steering wheel then I seen on the radio service air bag I rushed home but before I got home my air bag deployed inches away from my chest . I made it home safe I am just am still dazed at the whole experience.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Airbags · 135,000 miles · CO · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to reverse the vehicle, the air bags deployed in the contact's face without warning or impact. The contact required medical attention. The vehicle was at the contact's home awaiting inspection by the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 10/13/16*lj

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 223,000 miles · LA · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 MPH on an incline in inclement weather, the vehicle began to spin and the contact crashed into a guardrail multiple times. The steering wheel completely fractured from the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor neck and left arm injuries that required medical attention. The front passenger sustained thigh injuries and the rear passenger side passenger did not sustain any injuries. Both passengers did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the crash scene to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 223,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Airbags · 158,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 93,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag, check engine, and tire pressure warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 50 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle, causing it to spin and crash into a fence, a brick wall and the side of a house. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 02/24/15*lj updated 9/15/2017