One problem related to side/window air bag has been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2012 Malibu.
My auto going thru green light intersection-struck on passenger side by auto who ran red light-damaged both passenger side doors (both replaced)-other auto doing approx 45mph -did $8000 damage to my car-right side air bag did not inflate.