2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 41%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,420miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 41% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,420 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Airbag trouble light would come on from time to time, now the light stays on, and passenger airbag does not come on while seat is occupied. Very concerning as I do not know if I have airbags or not. Seems that a large number of people are having the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10735924, filed 2015-07, 95,000 miles“While driving the passenger side air bags turn off even with a passenger in the seat and it deactivates and activates intermittently throughout the course of driving. Dealership unable to duplicate the problem when servicing so I don't know if I actually have air bags when passengers are present. I was told the control module for the air bags may be bad, seems like this is a serious safety issue that somebody should be addressing.”
NHTSA complaint #10535098, filed 2013-08, 106,500 miles“I purchased this vehicle may 2007. It had been used by a precious owner. Since I have owned this car the sign service air bag has been lighting up since I purchased it. I don't know if this car has been in a prio accident. I do know that there is a fraudulent situation taking place where wrecked vehicles are not replaced with the proper air bags, but with other items, such as shoes, etc. I know this for a fact because my son in law did this. So I am concerned about the air bags.”
NHTSA complaint #10749241, filed 2015-08, 17,000 miles“Service air bag light came on.... Then went off. Went to dealers and was told there was no code to detect problem. Unsure if any of the 8 air bags on this vehicle are operating properly. On line I have discovered this to be a common problem with the Malibu Maxx. Unsure what to do. This has happened several times where it comes on, stays on, then disappears. How will we know if air bags work properly. Terrified to have a accident to find out they did not perform. Although no deaths may have happened yet with the many complaints I have found, I wonder what can we do?? …”
NHTSA complaint #10838164, filed 2016-02, 67,000 miles“The airbag sensor comes on periodically and says it needs serviced. I never know if my airbag is working or not. It is intermittent. This is an important safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10516176, filed 2013-06, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10029924Dec 1, 2011General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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