Mechanic Notes

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Inflator Module recall 19V019000

Safety recall

Component: Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module · Campaign 19V019000 · Reported 16/01/2019

Symptoms / what can happen

If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Cause

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 fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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