Six problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated the frontal airbag deployed while pulling the vehicle into the driveway at 5mph. There was no impact or warning prior to the deployment. The vehicle has not been inspected and manufacturer has not been alerted.
While driving at 35 mph, the consumer hit a pot hole and then she lost control of the vehicle. The front end of the vehicle impacted a ditch and then the vehicle bounced onto a field. None of the front air bags deployed upon impact. Consumer fractured her back.
Was driving approximately 10mph, attempted to turn off the road into a gas station. Upon approaching the entrance to gas station, both air bags deployed without warning.
Inadvertent driver and passenger air bag deployment.
Consumer bought the vehicle two weeks ago. And he received a recall notice that was issued in July.
While driving forward at 5mph the vehicle stopped and airbag deployed. Dealer said the inner tie rod had broken.