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Chevrolet Malibu 2011 Air Bags Problems

93 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu - 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage93 complaints

93 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

19V019000Reported January 16, 2019 - 1,145 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,145 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System235Steering214Driver Assistance and Stability Systems191Engine172Lighting130Power Train112
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.