2012 Chevrolet Cruze: airbag warning light

Filed Oct 11, 2017 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · MO

High resistance in deployment loop #8 drivers seat side airbag requires: replacement of airbag module 1 and only owner of the vehicle. Has not been involved in any accident or impact which may have caused airbag deployment - yet mid-august my "service airbag" light came on the dash. On 8/23/17 I took my vehicle to our local dealer for this issue (and to fix, for the second time, a prior recall of the power brake vacuum assembly) and was told dielectric grease was placed on the airbag connection and the airbag light went off. Weeks later the "service airbag" light came back on. On 9/25/17 the cruze was taken by to our local dealer at which time we were notified there is high resistance in deployment loop #8 drivers seat side airbag and it would require replacement of the airbag. In both instances, the service airbag light came on as traveling straight down the road. As mentioned above, my vehicle has not been involved in any accident and nothing has been done which would have caused either the airbags to deploy or this "service airbag" light to engage. An airbag which should not require any replacement for the life of the vehicle, is now needing to be replaced at no fault of mine. This is clearly a manufacturer defect as there is nothing which I could or have done to cause this to require replacement. Yet, chevrolet has indicated that since there is not a recall on this item yet and it is not covered under special coverages they cannot cover this. When you purchase a vehicle brand new and are the only one to own it (current mileage of 55,000) an airbag should not warrant replacement. There is no circumstance in which I should have to pay for the manufacturers defective airbag. A recall needs to be established for this as this is a safety issue which needs to be addressed immediately. Cost to replace airbag - $1,230. Updated 12/7/2017

Filed May 23, 2017 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. Whenever the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle experienced the failure for approximately 30 days. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the VIN was not included in an air bag recall. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2017 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · NY

The service airbag light has been coming on.

Filed Dec 13, 2016 · Airbags · 115,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. While driving at any speed, the service air bag indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the deployment loop low resistance had a poor connection between the sir coil and steering wheel air bag. The sir coil and steering wheel air bag were replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v300000 (air bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 01/23/2017*ct updated 03/17/17*lj

Filed Jun 10, 2015 · Airbags · 75,725 miles · VA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 chevrolet cruze. While driving at 60 MPH, the air bags deployed without the vehicle being involved in a collision. The air bag warning light illuminated after the failure. The contact sustained injuries and medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,725. Updated 8/21/15

Filed Oct 21, 2014 · DC

Air bag indicator came on 1 month after I bought the car and called to see if it was cpvered by the million recalls but was told my VIN number isnt on the recall list. How is it that my car is doing the very thing the other 40,000 recalls from chevy but mine isnt covered. Will never buy another chevy and I am counting down the days til I can trade it in!!!!

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Airbags · MD

I purchased my car 06/25/2014. I noticed that my check engine and air bag light goes on and off. I contacted gm and was told that there is a recall for the car for the airbags. The representative asked me if I was notified by the dealership about the recall. I was not notified by the dealership about the recall.