2014 Chevrolet Malibu air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 16 complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 3% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 14 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 14 injuries.
What owners wrote
The car was rear ended at a fast speed as it was proceeding at a slow pace as traffic was starting to take off from being at a stand still. The person driving was slammed into the steering wheel at the same time the seat belt flew off and the buckle struck the driver on the arm causing injury the seatbelt would not retract back into place and also the driver's knee hit the steering causing the key to break off into the ignition causing injury to the knee and leg.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently and an abnormal ringing noise was heard. The contact was concerned for her safety that the air bag might deploy. The contact was informed that there would be a diagnostic fee. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
- Engine 128 complaints
- Electrical system 86 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 49 complaints
- Brakes 46 complaints
- Stability control 31 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints