Driver side: inflator moduleRecall 19V-019 · 2010–2011 Chevrolet Malibu
General Motors LLC recall 19V-019 covers 1,145 2010–2011 Chevrolet Malibu for a driver side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 40% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V019000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
40%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 52 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2010 to August 24, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureNHTSA