NHTSA Complaint #11576886 — 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11576886
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	March 10, 2024
Date Filed	March 12, 2024
Mileage	174,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag light was illuminated and there was a message displayed "Service Air Bag". The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

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