2015 Chevrolet Malibu air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 49 complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the vehicle started to drive to the right and the wheels began to lose traction before the steering wheel became difficult to turn causing the driver to lose control of the steering. The vehicle then spun out and crashed into a ditch. The contact stated that all air bags deployed except for the driver's frontal air bag.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to several unknown chevrolet dealers in the texas and new mexico areas, but they were unable to officially diagnose the vehicle. The contact used a code reader and determined that the air bag control module was defective. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that he would have to pay out of pocket to have the vehicle serviced.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
- Engine 70 complaints
- Electrical system 68 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Cruise control 28 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints
- Stability control 16 complaints