2008 Chevrolet Malibu Airbags Problems
NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 6% of all 987 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest airbag complaint count among 21 Malibu model years. These complaints report 11 crashes, 1 fire, and 13 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 85,000 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 64
- 6% of 987
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 13
- Median mileage
- 85,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Chevrolet Malibu airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 16, 2008, latest May 27, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Airbags complaints by Malibu model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu have airbag problems?
- NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 11 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
- Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most airbag complaints?
- The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has the most airbag complaints (144), compared with 64 for the 2008.
- Is there a airbag recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.