Chevrolet Impala, Malibu +2 more: Electrical system — ignition

Affects Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Malibu Classic · 1997–2008 — about 5.9M vehicles.

The hazard

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational