2000 Chevrolet Malibu air bags problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy during a crash. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician inspected the air bags and the diagnostic was unknown. The manufacturer…”
filed Oct 7, 2014
“Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 75 mph, the brake pedal required excessive force in order to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the power steering failed and caused the vehicle to steer to the left. Additionally, the hood of the vehicle flew up and…”
filed Oct 2, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Malibu | 6 | 11% |
| 2022 Malibu | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 Malibu | 5 | 6% |
| 2020 Malibu | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Malibu | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 Malibu | 14 | 2% |
| 2017 Malibu | 14 | 2% |
| 2016 Malibu | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 Malibu | 49 | 18% |
| 2014 Malibu | 16 | 5% |
| 2013 Malibu | 59 | 7% |
| 2012 Malibu | 101 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.