I was recently involved in an auto accident and my Chevy Camaro was totaled. I was hit on the right passenger fender/tire side area. My air bags did not deploy and i feel that they should have been deployed with the impact that my vehicle took. Component - Airbags Safety - Airbags did not deploy to prevent injury Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer - Yes, Called Chevy & the federal safety agency on 04/16/24 Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - No, Not yet. Sitting in initial spot after auto accident. Non Drivable Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? - No. No Warning Lights, or Indicators stating air bag failure.
2015 Chevrolet Camaro: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 207 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
The tires spun out of control while going the speed limit and wearing a seatbelt. The brakes ultimately failed. The car had no functional safety features, and I couldn't control the steering. It went airborne and rolled over. The airbags failed to deploy after hitting a tree. My safety and others were put at risk, and I almost died from the accident. I suffer from life-threatening/altering injuries.
Car was hit from behind, spun on highway and ultimately crashed head on into the median. Front airbags did not deploy. Both driver and passenger hit their heads on the dash and steering wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet camaro. While pulling into the driveway at 10 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact turned the steering wheel to the left and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,870.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed down an embankment. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle sustained significant damage and the driver side air bag did not deploy. However, the passenger side air bag did deploy for the occupant. The driver sustained fatal injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006, or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
Recall number 15V666000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro?
5 of 207 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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