Need Help?
2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Midsize
22 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy
Other Trims
22 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy
Do you own this car?
Estimated Mileage
Miles
Estimated Mileage
Miles
Enter current mileage for most
accurate info about this vehicle
accurate info about this vehicle
Track Your Service Records
Get Recall Alerts
Get Updated Value Estimates on Your Car.
Recalls & Complaints
Recall Details
Issued: 2019-01-31
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE
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. If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
RESOLUTION
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 8, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available, which is expected to be in late March 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.
NOTES
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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. If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
RESOLUTION
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 8, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available, which is expected to be in late March 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.
NOTES
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To Address this issue, please contact your local dealer or Chevrolet directly for assistance
All information provided by
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Our Mission: Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Our Mission: Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes
Your Local Mechanics
