2013 Chevrolet Malibu: airbag warning light

Filed Jan 27, 2024 · Airbags, Seats · AL

Air bag warning light stays on and will not reset. Driver power seat controls buttons out of plastic control cover and jammed in metal part of seat. Can not get seat control unjammed and no way to adjust driver seat.

Filed Oct 10, 2023 · Airbags · OH

After my car battery was professionally replaced my airbag light came on. GM dealer service got a code of B101D requiring the airbag control module to be replaced. There are no new compatible modules available in the US. Two GM dealers advised getting a used module that had not been in an airbag deployment. Upon obtaining a compatible module the dealer is now getting a code of B3902, this code indicates that the environment identifier of the module does not match the vehicle and prohibits further programming permitting the airbags to function properly. So GM has intentionally prohibited compatible modules from salvage cars and they are no longer making new modules for my car. How is this ethical, legal, safe or environmentally sound? Are consumers expected to junk a perfectly good automobile absent a $100 part? Is this practice required by some regulation prohibiting airbag modules from being salvaged and reprogrammed?

Filed Feb 24, 2021 · Airbags · 108,200 miles · MO

My car was running in the drive when it died and would not restart. Everything went dead. I had to jump start it and after that the airbag light came on. The airbags will not deploy in the event of an accident with this light on. I took my car to a chevy dealer where I was charged $80.00 to be told that the sdm airbag module needs replaced and estimated cost for this is $1100.00. My car only has 108232 miles on it and to know that it could cost me either my families life or $1100.00 everytime the battery dies is not a choice anyone should have to make. Airbags are supposed to be the most dependable part of a vehicle as it saves so many lives. How do I know if they are even working with the light off if it is this sensitive? I am afraid to drive the vehicle even if I get it fixed and since I just purchased the car recently I owe to much to try to buy anything else. How can part of the safety equipment fail so easily and not be on recall? What would have happened if it had died while I was driving down the road instead of in the driveway putting the car into gear? After leaving the dealership it now has a new code but I am afraid to drive it to find out what else is wrong.

Filed Nov 28, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · 102,000 miles · NC

On most of the 2013 chevy malibu the air bag has been recalled my car has had the airbag warning light on since I purchased my 2013. I don't feel safe and when I called chevy directly they told me to just keep checking my VIN # should be on the recall for the air bag soon. It's still not showing up. I keep getting a warning low engine power, some one said don't drive a car that says this.

Filed Nov 19, 2020 · Airbags · 53,845 miles · KY

[xxx] the service air bag light came on after my passenger seat was readjusted while it was parked. Vehicle only has 54000 miles on it. I read where this has been an on going problem with this year and model. Dealer wants to replace the sensor which I was quote over $1000. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 26, 2020 · Airbags · 96,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the service air bag warning light intermittently flashed on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to phillips chevrolet of lansing (17730 torrence ave, lansing, il 60438) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective air bag module. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2020 · Airbags · 122,000 miles · NC

My airbag warning light won't go away, I need this VIN # [xxx] on the recall list for air bags information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 13, 2020 · Airbags, Engine · TX

The air bag light and the engine light came on right after I left the dealership. At that moment I really didn't know a lot about cars and the sales person told me they fixed my issue and that I should be fine with the vehicle. I can get my engine light taken care of since it was my fault, but I see so many recalls out on the same type of vehicle for the airbag and there is none for mine. I really need assistance with the airbag and I believe it is a recall.

Filed Jun 5, 2020 · Airbags · 25,700 miles · DE

Air bag warning light came on after replacing battery. Car has 25000 miles on it. Air bags will not deploy when warning light is on. Dealer charging $940. To replace air bag module. This seems to be a common problem with chevrolet malibu. Numerous complaints on internet. Needs to be a recall or special program repair issued by gm.

Filed May 13, 2020 · Airbags · 53,100 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the airbag light illuminated while driving at approximately 40 MPH. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,100.

Filed Mar 4, 2020 · Airbags · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to lumberton chevrolet buick gmc cadillac located at (500 linkhaw rd, lumberton, nc 28358) where it was diagnosed that the passenger presence system module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 21, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 52,000 miles · GA

My battery completely died and I needed a jump. The jump ended up not working so I purchased a new battery. Now the airbag light is on and will not go off. After researching this problem I see that this is a known issue and still no recall on this problem. I have a 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. The forums are saying it's a problem with the sdm component. Codes b101d-00(electronic control unit hardware) and u0184-00(lost communication with radio).