Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V019000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

General Motors LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-01-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V019000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
1,145
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-16
Owners notified
2019-02-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet Malibu2011 2010

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.