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The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a notice regarding the wiring connector for the side air bags. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer stated that if a related warning indicator illuminated, then the vehicle would be serviced per the 'special coverage program'. in addition, if there was no warning indicator illumination related to the failure, the contact would be responsible for the diagnostic fees to determine if the vehicle had a potential failure related to the 'special coverage program'. the contact had not experienced a failure, but was concerned for his safety and the potential of a failure.
"service airbag" dashboard warning light goes on and off intermittently both when car is at rest or in motion, especially when the car goes over a bump or pothole.
The brake lights illuminate without pressing on the brakes. I remember there being a recall before and I took my car in and it got fixed however it is doing it again. And my air bag light goes on and off all the time.
2010 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering and air bag defects. The consuer stated the steering would squeal and growl, which created a vibration making steering difficult. The airbag warning light was illuminated.
- Cedartown, GA, USA
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Pulled out of car wash and onto the highway (speed limit is only 40) through town, power steering went out and light began displaying with audible sound as well as service ESC. The mileage on my vehicle is 150,760 when this occurred. There is currently a bulletin published referencing this problem (15356) in which it appears to only warrant a repair at manufacturer cost if 150,000 miles/ten years. From reading online forums, I am not the only one to "just" miss the failure and manufacturer reimbursement. This is dangerous and should be addressed no matter the mileage.
Red warning :service airbag". checked VIN on "takata recall" which says my vehicle is not involved. Came on a week ago. Goes off when I turn off car. Usually comes on within 5 to 15 minutes of starting car. No indication as to which airbag.
Service air bag soon alert intermittently comes on and goes off sometimes when restarting, other times after driving 15 - 20 minutes. Had stayed on for 1 1/2 hour drive but when restarting was off. Driving has been highway miles. Can come on upon starting and while driving. Dash board lighting goes off while driving, highway miles. Sometimes does not turn on until 15 minutes of highway driving then go off again later. Dial is setat brightezt point but not bright.
The seat belt keeps dinging like the seatbelt is not connected to the seatbelt latch and it is. The engine light comes on and off. I have taken it to the dealership the light goes off so they can never figure out what's wrong with it. Except once which it came back to it being the solenoid sensor. They fixed it. But, engine light still comes on. The seatbelt dings doing the whole ride or if your siting still. The engine light comes on off and on. Just bought the car 9/23/2017.
I was involved in a hit and run back in March 2017 the person backed into the pass-side of my car as I was driving 35 mph down the main road, the side impact airbag did not deploy from impact, the dealership said this is not a takata issue as they were replaced by the current recall and they don't know why they didn't deploy. The electrical issue is the onstar response system didn't detect the crash and call for help- I had to push the button to get help. The car can not get directions sent to it from onstar and the electrical keeps failing/loosing power and I was told to replace the batter and alternator but it still does it and the wires R fine. Dealership told me to replace the computer control system but seems their guessing and I don't have $1,200 around to do it. The side impact airbag should of deployed and the onstar sensor should of detected it and called for help.
The power steering sensor will suddenly go off and my wheel locks, I cannot turn my wheels, I feel really unsafe I almost crashed with myself and kids.
Engine power drops suddenly on highway or in traffic after 45mins of driving, reduced engine power, service engine, service airbag messages come on also ESC message then engine stalls and moves at about 10mph from driving at anywhere between 30mph to 70mph. Recurring for the last two months can't be fixed after several Chevy dealer workshop visits and costs
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the driver and a front passenger had been seated in the seats, the vehicle was started and with no warning the side air bags on both sides inadvertently deployed with force. In addition, another air bag in the ceiling deployed as well. An unknown substance emitted into the interior of the vehicle. The insurance company was notified of the failure and the manufacturer to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. There were no injuries reported. The contact was waiting for the manufacturer to diagnose and provide a solution to repair the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if high humidity was a factor. The failure mileage was not available.
The "service airbag soon" message keeps coming on. I had a diagnostic done at the dealership. They indicated that the airbag module is faulty. The car is only 7yrs old and has less than 40,000 miles on it, this should not be an issue. Since it is a manufactures faulty part I feel that they should pay for the replacement part as I do not feel safe driving this car!
Service air bags light remains lit. I took the car to the dealership yesterday regarding a constant warning light indicating a malfunction of the air bag system. The service manager stated that it was caused by a defective airbag module and wiring harness. At that time, I was informed that the front air bags would not deploy in the event of an accident that required airbags.repairs would cost over $1100. Nothing was done to the vehicle to cause this malfunction.
Side impact airbag didn't deploy when a car smashed into the side of me... I was doing 30mph when I was hit on the passenger side. Police report was made even tho the airbag didn't go off...
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the air bag indicator randomly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 134,400.
Takata recall. I have a 2010 Chevy Malibu that should be included into the takata recall. I just purchased this car two weeks ago and "service air bag" came on while I was driving. After further investing, GM never issue an actual recall for the 2010 Chevy Malibu. Instead they created a "Malibu safety program" that only includes 2010 Chevy Malibu ending in the VIN numbers of: A4100001 A4166698 AF100056 and AF271265. My VIN number isn't included in this list. Therefore I have to pay out of pocket. For an issue that is out of my control.
Faulty passenger presence module, airbag warning fault light on.. the dealership recommended the replacement of the module at my own expense of $800. I feel that my family and my safety is at risk due to a faulty design that GM is aware of with its airbag components. Airbags should be working for the life of the vehicle, and if they are failing the manufacturer should replace those faulty designed parts at no expense to the owners.
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- Independents, MO, USA