2010 Chevrolet Malibu Airbag Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are airbag problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu?
144 owners have reported airbag problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, 11% of all complaints for this year and the 6th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 28,000–86,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
144 complaints 11% of all 2010 complaints 55,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (103 of 144). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Airbags complaints by the year the problem happened.
Airbags complaints by Malibu year
Related recalls
Inflator module
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.
Fix: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge.
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Other 2010 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Common questions
What are common 2010 Chevrolet Malibu airbag problems?
Complaints most often name the frontal and side / window.
At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet Malibu airbag problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 28,000–86,000 miles. The middle value is about 55,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2010 Chevrolet Malibu airbag problems?
Yes: 19V019000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Malibu year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2010 Malibu, with 144 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.