Chevrolet 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 short version
General Motors LLC reported a problem with the driver side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-019.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Chevrolet Malibu |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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