NHTSA recall campaign
19V019000
ManufacturerGeneral Motors LLCReported2019-01-16Affected1,145 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.
Risk
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →