10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 1
Average Mileage:
30,731 miles

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problem #4

Nov 182015

Malibu

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the air bag service warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lumberton Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac (located at 500 linkhaw rd., lumberton, nc) where it was diagnosed that the computer needed updating. The computer was updated; however, as soon as the contact left the dealer, the air bag warning indicator illuminated again. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer several times, but the diagnostic results were unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact mentioned that the previous repairs were covered under a warranty, but the failure persisted and the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

- Lumberton, NC, USA

problem #3

Nov 262016

Malibu

  • 17,440 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 40 mph making a right turn, the contact struck another vehicle. The driver and passenger side air bags deployed, but failed to fill up. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,440

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #2

Sep 202016

Malibu

  • 21,737 miles
"takata recall" during a side impact collison at 45mph, the side air bag did not deploy (no air bags deployed) and the stabilitrak was disabled. An error message of service stabilitrak appeared during the accident

- Versailles, KY, USA

problem #1

Aug 212016

Malibu

  • miles
Cpsc: Airbag: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu: Consumer stated the airbag did not deploy after a collison during a speed of 60 mph.

- Omaha, NE, USA