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B0012 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2006, 2010

What B0012 Means on Your CHEVROLET MALIBU

Real CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I called in this complaint on 03/13/20014 to robin with complaint # 10568974 but it will not show up on search. the air bag light comes on and off at will. i called a complaint to chevy. customer service #[xxx]."

— 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • STEERING,AIR BAGS • Filed 02/24/2014

"After receiving our 2010 chevrolet malibu back from the chevrolet dealership after them having it for 3 months to correct recall 13036 the "service air bag" message comes on and off several times a week. it wasn't doing this until recall 13036 was done and the car delivered back to us."

— 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 10/30/2014

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of B0012 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2006
1
2010
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

B0012 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026