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Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Air Bags Problems

14 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage14 complaints

14 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V870000Reported December 2, 2016 - 113 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 113 vehicles across all affected models.

18V400000Reported June 14, 2018 - 66 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 66 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine258Electrical System160Unknown Or Other148Power Train140Vehicle Speed Control135Brakes74
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.