Side/window Air Bag problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Five problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2012

I stopped at the gas station to put some air in the tires, and when I got out and closed the door, both the driver side and passenger side airbags deployed. I am thankful that I was not sitting in the car when they just erroneously deployed.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2008

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. While turning into the parking lot at an unknown speed, the tire struck the curve and the passenger side air bag deployed. Approximately five minutes later, the driver side air bag deployed. The weather was sunny and the streets were dry. The contact feels that this was a safety issue because he could have been seriously injured. A police report was filed. The failure caused the windshield to shatter. The contact sustained a concussion and was rushed to the emergency room. The failure mileage was unknown.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2004

While driving at 20 mph passenger side air bag deployed.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2002

Had coolant/oil leaking from valve cover/ intake manifold. Dealer replaced all 5 gaskets, oil and coolant. Only have 31,000 miles on the car. Also had resistor for fan control changed. Blower would not operate in position 1 or 2. One month ago in January, had transmission cooling leak. Dealer said it was "transmission internal wiring harness connector" leaking when I told them it was cooling line. Invoice shows changed harness, which I couldnt tell it was new because it was dirty, and changed gasket in cooling line. At same time had a/c blower control unit replaced. Ive had probelms with this vehicle since I bought it. Tires were "cupped" after first rotation. Dearler replaced 2 front tires under warranty. Now I have a problem with tires/wheels after each rotation when rear wheels are put up front. Said problem might be alignment, which is not covered under warranty. Also have had horn repaired due to inop. Dealer found wiring harness wasn't connected. Had control switch changed on power drivers seat. Drivers seat moves back/forth slightly when braking/accelerating. Passenger-side airbag was replaced due to "squeaking" when hitting bumps in the road. Had battery replaced due to acid leak eating off positive terminal. Had to leave car overnight at work brakes are due replacement due to "brake fade". Car is total disapointment. Would trade it in, but I owe more than vehicle is worth.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem

While driving at 10 mph or less consumer was involved in a minor head-on crash in which both driver's side and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. Also,there was no damage to the front end of vehicle. Please provide any further details.


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