1997 Chevrolet Malibu airbags problems

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Airbags · 83,501 miles · AZ · 1 injury

I was driving on a residential street and realized I was going the wrong way. I turned left to make a u-turn and drove onto the easement (dirt). When I turned the steering wheel to the left all the way, both airbags deployed. I was burned by the chemicals over the left side of my neck and chest, left ear and inside left wrist. I was traveling less than 5 MPH while making this turn. The passenger airbag knocked my window camera off and broke it and sent part of a handheld fan clipped to the passengers visor, into my head and ended up in the backseat. I did not hit anything as it was just dirt.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 107,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Swerved to avoid a deer and struck a guard rail, head on. Air bags didn't deploy and seat belt didn't lock up. Police, fire, ambulance and tow truck driver couldn't believe the bags and seat belt failed. Daughter was driving and receive a concussion, a v shape cut in scalp requiring 17 stitches to close and severe bruising all over. Police thinks her head struck the steering wheel or possibly the rear view mirror. Slack in seat belt allowed too much body movement and the air bags failure cause the head trauma. Entire front end of car is destroyed so sensors should have activate.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 50,000 miles · MS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the frame separated from the vehicle causing it to flip and crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained head and neck injuries which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2008 · Airbags · 167,000 miles · NC · crash

Sitting at a red light in a complete stopped position the car rolled forward with the brake still being depressed and completely went to the floor as I quickly tried to pump the brakes to stop and an oncoming vehicle struck me. Troopers and other personal checked my brakes at the time of the accident and said that there wasn't any brakes. No brake problems had been experienced prior to this. I was severely struck by the other vehicle which completely turned the direction of my vehicle and caused total damage resulting in a total loss. The impact was so hard, the other drive was cited for his high-speed hit to my vehicle. The airbags never deployed and is a great concern of mine at this point in time as well as the brake failure. I received notice in december 2007 from gm that there was a settlement of a pending district court case (delmas ford, el al. V. General motors corporation, case no. Cj-2002-424) which meant that my vehicle had to be sean by a authorized chevy dealer to have the 1997 chevy malibu's sensing and diagnostic module reprogrammed. This referred to tsb #07-09-41-006 dated august 2007. I had the vehicle seen as soon as there was an open appointment on january 7, 2008 at randy marion chevrolet pontiac buick. So, upon this accident today, I am without a vehicle due to brake failure after already have them replaced within the last four months as well as failure of the airbags to deploy. I am also contacting an attorney in regard to this matter. I understand there were other accidents involving this issue of the airbags deploying at odd times. After a notice of settlement of this case and having the vehicle airbags checked and fixed as indicated, I am a fearful and concerned consumer of this incident as I have total vehicle loss and sufficient damages. You would think that the airbags would definitely work.......they didn't deploy at all as well as the brakes letting go mid stoplight.

Filed Jun 19, 2006 · Airbags · 112,000 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated the frontal airbag deployed while pulling the vehicle into the driveway at 5mph. There was no impact or warning prior to the deployment. The vehicle has not been inspected and manufacturer has not been alerted.

Filed Sep 6, 2005 · Airbags · 62,000 miles · WV · crash

Dt: on 07/19/2005 the contact's vehicle was hit from behind which caused it to nose dive into a ditch. Upon impact the air bags did not deploy. There were no lights illuminated on the dash prior to the accident. The contact did not know how fast the other vehicle was traveling at the time of impact. The impact of the crash bent the vehicle's doors and busted he windshield. *ak

Filed Mar 22, 2004 · Airbags · 17,026 miles · FL

Consumer complained about an air bag problem. Air bag light came on. Dealer replaced the sensors, and air bags won't deploy. Dealer was charging $425.00 to repair the air bags.

Filed Feb 11, 2004 · Airbags · NM · crash

While driving 20 consumer crashed head on into a pole. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 35 MPH, the consumer hit a pot hole and then she lost control of the vehicle. The front end of the vehicle impacted a ditch and then the vehicle bounced onto a field. None of the front air bags deployed upon impact. Consumer fractured her back. *ak

Filed Nov 3, 2002 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA · crash · 1 injury

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