CHEVROLET 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Brand
CHEVROLET
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2010
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU vehicles due to air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module issues. If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026