Takara recall ..front and passenger airbags did not deploy in accident. I was stopped in traffic when a car struck me from behind going highway speed , impact caused the car to get stuck in my trunk pushed me down the highway sideways and stuffed the nose of my car into the guardrail breaking the guardrail , quick thinking saved our lives ( my husband was in the passenger seat )I saw the car coming full highway speed and nosed my car into the breakdown lane to avoid getting stuffed under the truck infront of me. The car was a complete loss, I ended up with a concussion, torn rotator cuff, fractures in my right arm and right knee, chronic headaches, and paranoia of driving.. Luckily no one was in the backseat because the rear seat broke from impact with the spare tire.
1999 Chevrolet Malibu: airbags did not deploy in a crash
12 of the 785 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/22/2014*lj updated 4/1/2015
Dt: consumer states: the air bags didn't deploy during a wreck. Got hit from the front, and hit a truck in the back. The hood and fender bent. Speed may have been 55- 60 MPH. *ak *sb
My airbags did not deploy when I was in a 50 MPH head on crash. One car accident against a medium which LED to pain in my neck, chest, and lower back. I was going home in left lane and two speeding cars past me and cut me off, didn't stop and I hit a metal rail. I'm very upset because it could have been fatal. The car is a 99 chevrolet malibu which we purchased from carmax and they said they sold us a car with no defects. Where do search for answers? The car is reparable but might not be in the same condition when I get it back. I'm very happy I didn't have my children in that car then.
The vehicle was involved in an accident yet the air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained minor injuries. The dealer was notified.
While driving at 45-50 MPH an accident occurred. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy, and driver sustained injuries. Please provide any further information.
This vehicle has had several problems I'll try to list.the airbags did not deploy they had been replaced when they fixed the horn problems.completely dissatisfied with my vehicle.I'm not sure if vehicle will be totaled since the accident was 9/6/01. I believe at the very least the airbags should have deployed.I don't know who to complain to.I've replaced rear brakes and rotors,altenator,water pump,battery,horn contact replaced twice at same time had to replace air bag due to sensor behind airbag,interior door panel replaced bracket broken,oil light continued to come on often even though service dealer could not dulpicate,air conditioner not blowing hard secured blower and blower resister wiring another time had to replaced A/C control unit,engine leaking oil around intake replaced intake gaskets,rear seat sqeaked w/ passengers service shop had attempted to fix but was unsuccessful ,so as you can tell many problems!!! Makes me think twice before buying a chevrolet product again.thank you
Slid on ice during snow storm, hit concrete barrier head on at 20-25 MPH, spun and hit concret three times, air bags never deployed.
While driving on highway and slowing down vehicle behind this vehicle (1999 malibu) struck consumer's vehicle, causing 1999 malibu to hit the vehicle in front. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, and did not protect the occupants in this crash. The "other" vehicle airbags did deploy. The vehicle is total loss.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle at approximately 50 MPH. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained head injury from hitting front windshield. Dealer notified.
While driving at 10 MPH or less consumer was involved in a minor head-on crash in which both driver's side and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. Also,there was no damage to the front end of vehicle. Please provide any further details.
Consumer was traveling 40-45 MPH and steering wheel locked up. Consumer couldn't straighten out wheel & vehicle spun around & hit concrete wall. Also, airbag didn't deploy until about a minute after vehicle had hit concrete wall.
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Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu?
12 of 785 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
ABS 42Coil spring 32Stalling 32Overheating 31Grinding brakes 30Premature wear 26Brake failure 20Won't start 19Tire blowout 18Engine failure 13Fuel gauge 10Ball joint 9Loss of power 9Power steering loss 8Steering lock-up 8Check engine light 7Fuel pump 7Harsh shifting 7Jerking 7Knocking 6Fire or smoke 6Headlights 6
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