2012 Chevrolet Malibu: airbag warning light

Filed Mar 21, 2026 · Airbags, Seat belts · TX

My airbag warning light and notification have came on and sometimes seat belt lights come on unexpectedly and will not go off I feel like this is a safety issue

Filed Jan 8, 2025 · Airbags, Engine · 113,000 miles · IA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the temperature gauge began to indicate the vehicle was overheating after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the oil pan gasket; resulting in damage to the engine, and ABS control module resulting in the air bag warning light. The contact was informed that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who again diagnosed a failure with the oil pan gasket. The vehicle was repaired, but again the failure occurred for the third time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2024 · Airbags · 146,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while a passenger was seated in the front passenger’s seat, the passenger’s side air bag warning light intermittently illuminated while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with an inoperable passenger’s side air bag sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2024 · Airbags, Steering · NJ

POWER STEERING light shows on indicator panel sometimes without any problems steering. Sometimes it appears along with SERVICE ESC and some times power steering is lost. Turning the car off and back on usually resets the problem. It is extremley difficult to steer the car when this happens. It began intermittently about 3 years ago when a local mechanic looked at it but he couldn't find anything wrong. It's failing much more frequently (every other trip) now. It has about 62000 miles on it. So far, no accidents but a few close calls. Another problem is that the SERVICE AIR BAG indicator comes on when someone sits in the passenger seat and the car is started. It can be reset but it's an scary situation. I don't think this is related to the steering problem but not sure.

Filed Dec 6, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · KY

I bought the car a year ago from a used car lot. Replaced the cam shaft positioning sensor as per diagnostic reading for check engine light. Since then, svc air bag light has stayed on. Traction control light stays on and is disengaged. When braking ESC warning goes on and off and sliding occurs. The low beam headlights go on and off intermittently and no way of knowing when it will happen. When turning cruise control on or off, the car will accelerate on its own and will increase speed until brake is applied. Regardless of whether cruise control was turned on or off. I have had it looked at at my local Mr.Tire and they cannot figure out what is happening.

Filed Jun 10, 2021 · Airbags · 115,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while a passenger was seated in the front passenger’s seat, the passenger’s side air bag warning light would not illuminate. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the seat cushion pad needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 120,000 miles · CA

Since buying this vehicle, I've had trouble with the brakes, airbag sensors, electrical problems, seatbelt issues and also the airbag light, had a mechanic replace the airbag sensors in the rear, but the light still comes on. The brakes are now shuttering worse when I apply the brakes and it feels like the wheels are going to fall apart.

Filed Dec 22, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 49,000 miles · CA

Service air bag light on all the time car was in park when it first appear

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 130,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v224000 (electrical system). The contact called apple chevrolet (8585 w 159th st, tinley park, il 60487, 708‑429‑3000) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed May 9, 2019 · Airbags · WI

The front passenger airbag light always say it is off when a passenger is riding in the front

Filed May 9, 2019 · Airbags · WI

Passenger side airbag light for the front seat passenger always indicates that the airbag is off when a passenger is in the front seat. The message does not go away and has been happening for a very long time

Filed Mar 27, 2019 · Airbags · 22,000 miles · MI

I noticed an air bag light that appears on the cluster of my 2012 chevrolet malibu upon starting the car. It's not clear why this air bag light comes on, so I contacted gm and they claim they do not have any information on it. Although my vehicle's warranty is no longer valid since it is more than 5 years, but the vehicle has very low miles (about 22k) and I believe gm should pay for the services for this issue to be diagnosed since it is safety related but they refused to pay for any services. I plan to take the vehicle to the dealer but I have no idea the extent of how serious the issue is, or how much it will cost for the repairs