Recall 19V-019
General Motors LLC recalled the 2010 to 2011 Chevrolet Malibu: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V-019
- Reported
- January 16, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 1,145 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2010 to 2011