2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu recall: inflator module
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on January 16, 2019. It covers about 1,145 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,145
- reported
- Jan 16, 2019
- owners notified
- Feb 25, 2019
- related complaints
- 237
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.
- Risk
- If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑522‑9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.
Recall number 19V019000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2010-2011 20102011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 237 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 19V019000
Is there a recall on the 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu inflator module?
Yes. Recall 19V019000, reported on January 16, 2019, covers about 1,145 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V019000?
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑522‑9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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