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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 10 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 13 / 2
- Average Mileage:
- 65,769 miles
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Went I bought the car had been give problem now the car smell like is leaking gas and the airbag system turn on my front wheel crack went I turn right or left I took to the dealership they said they fix the problem but still does same thing they don't help anything make me waste my time my car I peace [xxx] I wanted my all my money back. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- La Puente, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
- Jersey City, NJ, USA
An airbag warning light shows on and off advising that the airbag system needs checked.
- Las Cruces, NM, USA
My gas tank started leaking for no reason (no wear and tear-every mechanic said that is almost unheard of), my power windows and lock stopped working 2 years after purchase and was told that I had to pay almost $300 to fix each motor for the door locks and windows, the service airbag light has been on for more than a year, my ac also have issues; the sensor and thermostat has been changed 6 times within the last 4 years. I am sick of all of these issues and have no assistance with it. No matter how many times I called the local dealerships here, coincidentally, my warranty was up on every issue I faced. GM has really taken a lot of money out of my pockets. I was informed of the power steering issue and was told my vehicle would be in the shop for 1 day, which turned into 5 days, and I was denied to be reimbursed for the rental fees, which were almost $600. Someone needs to do something about these issues, because my car is extremely unsafe for myself and 3 children. The windows will not go up or down at times, whether the vehicle is parked or not. The ac is the same issue, the parts will go out whether I am driving it or not. The gas leak issue is awful, because the car wreaks of gas, and my car burns gas whether it is powered on or not. The door locks have not worked since the end of 2010 and we have to manually lock and unlock. The issues with my car are there 24/7, and happens if the car is in motion or not. Although, the issues I have been having have been going on for a while, except the gas leak issue which is recently, I have no choice but put the start as today's present date, because each issue started at different times and continue to cause issues, even after many attempts to repair with some issues.
- Broussard, LA, USA
Electrical and module problems safety hazards with traction control. Tc on when it should not be. Fuel system problems. Car powers off during driving. GM refused repair without charging 120 to look at. Had to disconnect fuses and had to pull actuators pressure. Sensors fuel and electrical. Door latches going up and down even when car is off. Cannot drive highway. GM refused vehicle from repair or compensation.
- Washington, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,687. Updated 11/06/15 updated 11/10/15.
- North Ponawanda, NY, USA
My "service air bag" sign lights up on my dashboard at random. I had it looked at by a local Chevrolet service center last summer (2014). They came up with several scenarios that added up to more than 1,700 dollars. The problem is still not fixed. I wrote the chief executive officer of the General Motors corporation to try to get any further fees associated with the air bag problem waived, because I thought 1,700 dollars was enough, and they did not agree to my request. In the meantime, I'm hoping that I don't have a seriously dangerous problem with my air bag. Thank you for your time.
- Fredericksburg, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at any speed, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. In addition, the fuel gauge failed to display the accurate reading level and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
- Harrison, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. After starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Updated 7/10/15 the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated when there was no one sitting in the passenger seat. Updated 08/06/15
- Edmonton, KY, USA
Air bag warning light comes on and says to service airbags. Will stay on until I turn off the car and restart it. Will do this every couple of days. I have pictures of it.
- Stockton, CA, USA
The passenger air bag indicator light shows the passenger air bag is off when there is someone sitting in the seat, sometimes it works, sometimes not. This is a safety item and there should be a recall for this.
- Des Moines, IA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
- East Hartford, CT, USA
My son was driving home from college and his driver and passenger curtain airbags and driver seat airbags deployed for no reason. He did not hit anything and nothing hit him. He sustained mild injuries due to this malfunction of the airbags. He will be going to the doctors due to residue in the eye, a burning feeling on side of face, and neck hurting.
- Santa Maria, CA, USA
Messages: 1. svs air bag, also when passenger in car, air bag is off. 2. svs tire monitor, also thinks I have a flat when all 4 tires are filled.
- Wilmington, DE, USA
Gear shift indicator failed again. It was fixed under a previous recall back in July 2014. Also there is an airbag light that has began to display, but Chevy states that the recall covers 2008 Impala, not the Malibu models.
- Birmingham, AL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the service air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
- Milton , FL, USA
Air bag light came on dash, dealer says the harness is bad, and airbag will not function and needs to be replaced. This is not covered by any warranty or recall, however the forums online are filled with people with the same complaint.
- Brownstown, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the check engine, dome light, door ajar sound, seat belt warning lights illuminated at the same time. The engine lost power after the above warning signals displayed. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred with seat belt and service air bags light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken back to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 88,845.
- Rock Island, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after stopping at a stop sign, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there was one injury reported. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
- Gadsden, SC, USA
- Wooster, OH, USA