The ranking means Malibu buyers in Korea could qualify for up to a percent discount on auto insurance. Ten air bags will be standard on the full Malibu lineup — more than on current midsize sedans by Hyundai, Honda and Ford.
Eight air bags will be standard on the Malibu Eco when it launches, including knee air bags that help reduce the risk of lower body injuries in a severe crash. Safety and chassis engineers reach beyond engineering for crash protection, and are developing and refining technologies that can help prevent collisions from happening in the first place.
The Malibu features standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control, which includes full-function traction control; and an advanced, four-channel anti-lock braking system. These technologies are designed to provide more precise vehicle control and shorter stopping distances. When a special sensor detects a driving situation that requires a higher level of electronic intervention — such as in wet or icy conditions — StabiliTrak will apply the brakes at the individual wheels, reduce power or do both to help the driver keep the vehicle on its intended path.
The system incorporates braking features that assist in a variety of conditions, including:. They are tuned to provide a strong, confident feel and deliver the best braking performance ever in a Malibu. In fact, the Malibu can stop from 60 mph in feet 41 m. Malibu also combines two segment-exclusive crash-avoidance technologies that, when engaged, use flashing lights and chimes to alert drivers to potential front-end impacts or lane departures.
Above 25 mph, a green light in the instrument panel indicates the system has detected a vehicle ahead, and a collision alert can occur. If the driver follows a vehicle very closely, a red tailgating display is lit. If the driver approaches a vehicle too rapidly, red lights flash on the windshield and a rapid series of beeps sounds. Lane Departure Warning uses the same forward-facing camera to detect lane markings, and alerts the driver when the car strays into another lane.
When the system is engaged and the Malibu is traveling at 35 mph or more, a green light in the instrument panel indicates the system has detected lane markings ahead and a lane-departure alert can occur.
If the driver crosses the left or right lane without signaling, left or right speakers sound and an amber light flashes. Among its standard safety features, the Malibu has 10 standard air bags.
Among its standard safety features, the Malibu comprises percent high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels, full-length frame rails, a reinforced safety cage and impact-absorbing crush zones. See More Photos.
Propulsion Systems. Contact Us Chevrolet. Vehicles Images Videos Brand Racing. Follow Us. Based on the explanation giving by GM, it sounds like these sensors are set a tad bit too sensitive so when the car is thrown hard into a turn, the sensors are detecting that a rollover is on the way so the roof rail airbags deploy. Luckily, this recall pertains to the Malibu Eco and not a Camaro or Corvette so there probably arent many Malibu Eco owners who are hitting the turns at Laguna Seca or even their local autocross event.
However, in the situation that a new Malibu Eco driver should swerve to avoid a critter on the road or some moron talking on their cell phone and not paying attention to the vehicles around them — there is a chance that the side airbags could open.
Combined with the issue with the roof rail airbags opening, GM made the smart move and is recalling these models to prevent any further problems. GM points out that there have been no reported accidents or injuries stemming from the Chevrolet Malibu Eco airbag recall issue.
General Motors will begin notifying owners of the 4, affected Chevy Malibu Eco sedans, asking them to return to their local Chevrolet dealership where a technician will reprogram the module that controls the airbag system. Skip to main content.
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