Air bag light just keeps popping on and off. I see there is a recall, but not for my VIN
2011 Chevrolet Malibu airbags complaints
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I bought my first car from a small dealership and within the last 35 days the alternator, battery, shocks, fuel pump and now the engine light is on....when you are driving it seems like the car don't want to go into gear. And when it finally goes into gear it jerks you. Also the electrical and temperature gage, the lights on dash board go in and out you can hear a faint noise coming from the dome light. Temperature gage stayed at cold when driving the vehicle around. Took car for a ride the next day and right away when driving it went about a quarter above cold???
It have the air bag light on in the dash say service air bags and with the steering wheel when you drive it like it won't to lock up
The ESC lights, traction control lights and ABS lights are on. Took it to the dealership in january and they 'fixed' it by replacing the hub assembly. Worked ok for a month. Lights are back on as well as randomly while driving the speedometer, gas gauge, temp gauge, and RPM's will drop to 0 then back to normal and this will continue for the a whole trip. Then the next day or few days it will be fine then do it again. All the lights are on continuously.
Service air bag light keeps displaying no accidents or damage at all
Intermittently the service airbag warning comes up and at other times it is not on. Have been told it could be linked to drivers side seat belt. The clip has been changed and still does it.
Air bag light constantly coming on. In all state. In motion and standing still. .
When the car in motion. The steering makes a loud noise when turning the wheel. And the air bag indicator just popped on. Stating service the vehicle.
When I first purchased the vehicle the engine light would constantly come on and go off but now the engine light is always on. I just recently started having issues with the airbags on the passenger side not being engaged and the engine ESC comes on whenever it pleases, even when the weather is good outside. Last weekend, my battery died for the first time, I'm just glad that I had someone to jump me off. My primary concern is my headlights. I have gotten pulled over by the police 3 times due to my intermittent headlights. The first time my right side headlight went out, a officer pulled me over and informed me of the issue, so I got it fixed the very next day. A week goes by and I get pulled over again and the officer informed me but this time I informed the officer that I just changed the bulb a week ago and he mentioned that it could be the wiring. After the officer left, I got out my car and hit the headlight with my fist and it came back on just to go back out the next day. I went to my local mechanic and he changed the light bulb socket. That only lasted 3 or 4 weeks and now I literally have to ride with my headlights on bright or can't be out at night. After going to multiple auto shops, they all says that it's the wiring, which I already knew because the gages on my dashboard lights up like christmas lights every other day.
Air bag light stayed on all the time while driving. Provide form to send to general motors to refund me the $700 plus dollars out of pocket to fix the problem.
My power steering keeps going in and out while I'm driving. The service ESC light appears and then will turn off when I turn my car off
These are recalls that I was never made aware of and have not been repaired.
Tires go flat really fast. The electrical system is not ready my tires no more and don't show if there's an issue including airbags. The light was on for a month and wen tawau I got his in the front of my car and my airbags didn't not deploy.
I have had 2 front end collision with wild hogs the second was real bad. The entire front end on the passenger side including the door had to be replaced. The airbag never exploded neither time. When I purchase the vehicle in 2012 or 13 the air bag light would come on but go of for awhile. I complained about it to the dealer but they would always say nothing is wrong with it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to dick genthe chevrolet (866‑874‑7380, located at 15600 eureka rd, southgate, mi 48195) and the contact was asked if she wanted the vehicle repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v269000 (seat belts). The contact approved the recall repairs. Six days later, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not ready and she was not allowed to see or retrieve the vehicle. The contact was called two hours later to pick up the vehicle. When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated. The technician informed the contact that the failure made the vehicle unsafe to drive and it needed to be diagnosed. The contact stated that there was no air bag failure with the vehicle prior to the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered a $250 discount towards the repairs ("take or leave it"). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,865. Parts distribution disconnect. *as
I was recently involved in a very bad car crash and I am injured from the air bag . It hit me very hard in the head causing me to look consciousness .
I was driving straight on the interstate when the cruise control deactivated itself. The seat belt light stays lit most of the time. It says service air bag and traction system. Traction system light goes off and on, but the air bag light stays on. Doesnt reset even when unhooking the battery and rehooking it up. Car makes rattling noise from front end. Pulls hard to the right.
My airbag sensor light has been on for the past couple of month. There are recalls on 2011 malibu's for airbag but my VIN is not included in recall, however the sensor light has been on
Takata recall the service tech at the dealership said the airbag could deploy while driving causing my daughter to be in danger at all times. Airbag warning light stayed on even after replacing the airbag.
1) service air bag light comes on periodically when starting vehicle or while in auto is in motion. 2) internal lights on dashboard dims while driving periodically while auto is in motion.
Service ESC message - ESC off message - and power steering messages come on and I cannot turn my car. Happens multiple times while driving on daily commute and causes me to be put in dangerous situations especially on the expressways. There is not always a place to pull over. These indicators happens whether driving or sitting still. Service air bag message stays on.
The service airbag light keeps coming on. It stays on for a couple days and then goes away. It was on for four days this last time, went away for one day and came back on today. I looked online and it sounds like a lot of other malibu owners have had the same problem. I decided to look to see if there was any recalls for the airbag sensor and there isn't. Seems like there should be if there are a lot of people having the same issue.
Takata recall. Power steering and ESC light came on while bcar was warming up for the first time, it comes and goes as it pleases sometimes while in motion, sometimes while stationary, and makes it difficult to turn or steer. It also makes my car feel as if the wheels are about to fall off the front end. My air bag light is also on and won't go off. Guessing it doesn't work. Pulled some codes but nothing for power steering, attached are a few images of a few codes that were pulled. Not all codes.
Service airbag indicator light came on and stayed on. Plan on taking to dealer this week to have it checked.
The airbag comes on and off all the time. It's very scary. It comes on sometime when I start the car and sometimes while I'm driving. It doesn't matter if I stop fast or move or turn. It's random.
I have had several issues with the air bag and electronic stability control. I have taken my vehicle in before regarding the issue with the service air bag light before. Just recently the service ESC (electronic stability control) light had come on. I called general motors regarding if there any recalls for my vehicle, and was told there are not active recalls, but I should take my vehicle in to have it serviced for the passenger side air bag not working properly (not on). I have also had numerous issues with my tmp(tire pressure monitoring) system as well with regard to low tire pressure that keeps showing the left front tire. When I put air in that tire air pressure is registering in the other tires as well. These are all serious safety concerns that need to be investigated. I don't know if anyone else is experiencing the same problem, but this could possibly lead to serious injuries or death.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving at low speeds, the contact's vehicle was t-boned by another vehicle on the driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard and then taken to davis chevrolet (2277 s loop w, houston, tx 77054, (832) 554-9250). The dealer replaced the driver's side door, window, side view mirror, and front panel. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the "service air bag" indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (john thornton chevrolet in lithia springs, georgia) where the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to whisler chevrolet cadillac (2200 foothill blvd, rock springs, wy 82901, 307‑212‑8247) and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
Takata recall: my vehicle sensor are reading incorrectly. My check engine light won't go off, random light come on and off, my sensors is not reading my engine and engine location or tires. System is also reading there are no air bags or says passenger seatbelt is not in place when it is. Frequently my wiring glitches and I can not control the mirrors or windows, ect. My coolant and oil constantly drains out but no hole is noticeable. My car exhausts and won't move like it is supposed to as well.
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