2003 Chevrolet Cavalier: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Nov 2, 2015 · Airbags, Lights · MI · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 5 MPH entering the highway, the turn signal lamps failed to illuminate when activated and resulted in a crash. The contact's vehicle was struck on the rear driver side and spun onto the roadside. The air bags did not deploy and a police report was filed. All three occupants in the vehicle were severely injured and required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v524000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. ...updated 02/19/16 *bf updated 09/20/16*lj

Filed Mar 22, 2011 · Airbags · 167,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Mva occurred while swerving to miss a deer. Driver unable to negotiate the right hand turn resulting in a head on collision in an embankment. Car skidded across the road over a ditch appx 3 feet wide and apxx 1-2 feet deep, then hit the embankment head on at an unknown speed. Driver stated she was going appx 40-50 MPH prior to swerving for the deer, she thinks she might have slowed down to appx 30-40 MPH prior to hitting the embankment. After the initial impact with the embankment the car rolled appx 1.5 - 2 times landing on the driver side door. The air bags did not deploy, unrestrained driver hit the windshield causing bruising, concussion, abrasions, laceration to the scalp. No passengers noted to be in the vehicle other then driver. Car is totaled. Driver is currently off of work due to closed head injury as advised per er physician.

Filed Jun 24, 2010 · Airbags, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · MA · crash

2003 chevrolet cavalier- at 64,000 miles fuel pump died while parked at a store upon restart $700.00 replacement. At approximately 60,000 miles front clunking noise started, dealer could never find a problem, now at 76,000 miles, having front upper strut mounts replaced. Found alot of complaints online about same issues. I determined cause of front clunk on my own. Also, was in collision that involved front driver side, down driver side front fender, airbags did not deploy, don't know if they should have. Noone was hurt, was slow speed crash. Still cannot believe no recall on fuel pump or front suspension. Apparently gm doesn't want to foot the 700.00 bill for the fuel pump defect.

Filed Oct 11, 2007 · Airbags, Lights · IL · crash

Problem started same week I purchase vehicle brand new. Gmc would not exchange vehicle, they just kept repairing it as it broke down. I feel very unsafe in this vehicle, they did not care. Clutch was rubbing against main line, failed twice. Rear lights burned out 3 times, springs on seats popped out 3 times, gas pump went out once, heater/AC went out twice, locks would not open, 3 times, pain chipped off bumper, once. Rear seat clips snapped, once. Headlights, water leaked in. Twice I had a head on collision in june/2007...air bag did not deploy.

Filed May 2, 2007 · Airbags, Seat belts · 62,207 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 55 MPH in dry conditions the contact swerved in order to avoid hitting a deer. As a result, the vehicle struck a tree head on and then swerved and struck a second tree on the driver's side door. The front air bags and side air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed, and the contact sustained severe injuries. The contact was wearing a seat belt. A police report was taken. The contact has pictures of the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 62,207.*ak the consumers son was driving the vehicle. The seat belt did not lock into place as the brakes were applied for about 40 deet before impact. Updated 12/04/07

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Airbags · NC · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 100 MPH control of the vehicle was lost resulting in a crash into an embankment and the vehicle flipped over. Although seat belts were worn, the driver was ejected from the vehicle which resulted in a fatality. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. Since the contact was not the owner of the vehicle, no other information was available. The dealer has not been alerted.

Filed Feb 23, 2006 · Airbags · IL · crash

On feb. 15 2005 I was driving a 2003 cavalier when. As I was driving and switching lines my light turned red and I did not realize it. I went through causing a head on collision with another car. My complaint is that the air bags on my car did not deploy after the accident. My speed was somewhere between 14-20 m.p.h. The vehicle I hit was making a turn at about ten m.p.h. Or so. The bumper of my car is completely off and is now being repaired. I was not severely injured but I was very appalled at how the air bags did not deploy. I could not imagine what would have happened if I was not wearing my seat belt. I believe that the airbags are faulty and I also plan to file a lawsuit.

Filed Apr 5, 2005 · Airbags · 27,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

The consumer's vehicle was involved in a front impact at 18 MPH. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The consumer contacted the manufacturer. *ak *sc

Filed Oct 5, 2004 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Driver was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained major injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · 12,603 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

While driving approximately 20 MPH consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle, and the front air bags did not deploy. Driver's chest hit the steering wheel, causing muscle spasms from the neck down. *ak the seat belts also failed to lock. *ph

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Airbags · 4,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 45 MPH vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, front air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained serious neck and back injuries.

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Airbags · FL · crash

Consumer states that vehicle was in a head on collision with another vehicle, and both front airbags did not deploy.