2007 Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

75Air Bags complaints

7.7%Of all 977 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

STEERING657 · 67.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM104 · 10.6%

AIR BAGS75 · 7.7%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE47 · 4.8%

POWER TRAIN42 · 4.3%

Share of the 977 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE REMAINED ILLUMINATED…”NHTSA complaint 10416664 — filed 08/02/2011

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN NEAR A WIFI CONNECTION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10328820 — filed 05/04/2010

“I RECENTLY LEASED A 2007 MALIBU. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK WHEN A CUSHION IS PLACED ON IT TO GIVE MY WIFE THE…”NHTSA complaint 10203884 — filed 09/23/2007

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu: 75 of 977 complaints on file (7.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?

977 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 37 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 34 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.