2007 Chevrolet Aveo: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jun 3, 2016 · Airbags · TX · crash · 4 injuries

I was involved in an accident in which my airbag didn't deploy. I suffered from a concussion, a hairline nasal fracture, and I still have issues with my neck and back to this day. As I have noticed it seems to be a common problem not only with gm vehicles but aveo's as well. When is a recall going to be issued?

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · 126,859 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet aveo. While making a turn at 20 MPH, the steering wheel locked up and caused the vehicle to spin out of control. The contact crashed into an oncoming vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The police was called to the scene and a police report was filed. The contact was uninjured; however, the pregnant driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries that required medical attention. The contact's vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,859.

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Airbags · NE · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the side of her vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained multiple bruises, cuts on an unknown arm and leg, one passenger sustained a broken nose, and the other passenger sustained a cut below the eye that all required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available. ...updated 01/25/16

Filed Feb 12, 2015 · Airbags · 38,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet aveo. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle crashed head on into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Airbags · 119,321 miles · PA

The air bag warning light in my 2007 chevrolet aveo continuously stayed on. Upon reading the manual I found out that this could mean that in the event of a crash the air bags would not deploy and it stated to immediately get the car serviced. I immediately called the dealer, where we purchased the car for my young son, and made an appointment. I, then, researched this air bag issue on the website and found pages of complaints regarding the air bag warning light continuously staying on in these cars. There were also pages of complaints from people who had been in crashes where there air bags didn't deploy and one case where the air bags didn't deploy in a fatal crash. There were also service bulletins regarding counterfeit air bags being used in chevrolet aveos. However, even though there is a mountain of evidence regarding how dangerous this is and all the vehicles that have the same issue, there is still no recall. It cost me over $700 to have this problem resolved and I don't think it is our responsibility to pay for this very important lifesaving repair when it is such a prominent problem in these cars. I had no choice but to get this problem resolved as this is my young son's car. I believe no one should have to pay for these repairs and a recall is definitely warranted. What about all the people who do not have the money to get these repairs??? Are their lives less significant because gm doesn't want to do the right thing and fix a defect that is their responsibility and not the consumers. How many people have to die to get this issue resolved????

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Airbags · 90,300 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

My airbags failed to deploy when I was rear-ended in my chevy aveo. I sustained multiple injuries to my head, mouth, eye, nose, and lost consciousness in addition to other injuries to my body.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 31,200 miles · SC · crash

My airbag never deployed during a front end collision. My car continues to get stuck in park. The passenger side window switch does not work. The AC continuous to make a ticking sound and still does not work after replacing a valve for a leak and replacing the compressor.

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Airbags · 81,000 miles · NY · crash

Lost control while braking/steering on black ice after a curve to avoid wrecked vehicles and motorists in lanes. Car spun 180 and rolled 360 off road (rolled over the left side of the vehicle, shattering the left rear pass window, coming to rest on wheels). Believe the aveo5 svm should come standard with side airbags. No airbags deployed. Was wearing seatbelt, shaken but able to exit vehicle safely. No passengers. Vehicle has a history of sir light coming on several times and had been serviced by 2 separate chevrolet/gm goodwrench dealerships multiple times to replace airbag control module, wire harness, and service connectors. Sir light was not on at the time of incident. Exact vehicle speed at time of rollover is unknown, 25 MPH is a rough guess of speed after braking.

Filed Feb 19, 2012 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was in an accident where the car had frontal impact damage and no air bags deployed. I hit a guardrail and a concrete wall due to black ice. The car is totaled out. I am deeply concerned that no air bags were deployed. Luckily, I was not severely injured just banged up and have pain in my neck, shoulders, and my lower back.

Filed Oct 18, 2008 · Airbags, Brakes · VA · crash

I bought my aveo new. At only 6,000 miles the master cylinder failed and 5,000 miles later the brake booster failed and I crashed--the air bags did not deploy. Gm would fixed the brake booster but not the damage to my car! At 13,000 miles the brake drums needed to be re-surfaced, the brake rotors needed to be cut, and I had to get new brake pads--again gm would not fix it and made me pay for it. At 16,000 miles the air bag sensor for the passenger failed. At 18,000 miles the gas gauge failed and the shifter got stuck in park, and the cruise control would work on and off. At 20,000 miles the all four tires needed to be replaced. Around this time, gas mileage dipped to about 19-21mpg, but gm couldn't figure out why. At 30,000 miles I had to get new rotors and brake pads--again I had to pay for it even though they are wearing out prematurely. At 35,000 miles the transmission started to shift hard so gm recommended I change the transmission fluid at a cost $450 because the fluid has a special additive that is shipped from korea! At 44,000 miles the engine died--more like blew up. Gm said that it is my fault for letting it run too hot, though I had no warning from any gauges, lights, ect... Again I had to fix it even though I had the 100,000 mile warranty. At 48,000 miles the A/C needed to be overhauled--I had to pay for it. At 52,000 miles I hit a deer and again the air bags did not deploy. The insurance company junked it. Absolutely without a doubt in my mind the worst car I have ever owned. Gm should be sued for this car. They do not honor the warranty at all. The service departments treated me with disrespect. A couple of dealers refused to even accept my car for repair. The car is very scary to drive and not safe at all. With all the money I spent fixing the car plus my car payment each month, I could have easily purchased a bmw instead. Gm is absolutely the worst folks to deal with. Never again will I buy or support anything from gm.

Filed Aug 11, 2008 · Airbags · 39,280 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Airbag did not deploy in front end crash of 40 MPH.

Filed Mar 10, 2008 · Airbags · 12,200 miles · TX · crash · 3 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. While driving approximately 50 MPH in the rain, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. The front end of his vehicle was damaged and the radiator is shaped like a "v". The air bags failed to deploy and three occupants were injured. The vehicle was towed. The other driver confirmed that she stopped the vehicle without warning due to the weather and poor visibility. The contact has photos and a police report was filed. The fuel system was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 12,200.