Air Bag Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

Table 1 shows seven common air bag related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the front air bag (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag (eleven problems).


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

The Front Air Bag problem

I was driving southbound on state rd. 1 after work at approximately 10:15 p. M. I crossed railroad tracks at about 32 mph and both of my airbags inadvertently discharged. This forced my rear view mirror into the windshield and cracked the windshield.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

Takata recall - while driving home from work at night my daughter (sole occupant) heard a loud explosion and windshield shattered. She looked to right and saw that the passenger airbag had deployed. She had not hit anything including bumps or pot-hole.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

1998 Chevrolet Malibu classic. Consumer writes in regards to airbags and ignition problems. The consumers son was involved in an accident, and the air bag failed to deploy. The vehicle was totaled. Prior to the accident, the consumer experienced ignition problems several times.   Read details...


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