2002 Chevrolet Malibu airbags problems

Filed May 18, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · KY · crash · 2 injuries

My mom and sister was recently involved in a auto accident which caused critical injuries. My mom rear ended a semi truck and the air bags did not deploy nor did the seat belts lock causing my mom to crush her face. My sister recieved 2 vertebra fractures and 3 rib fractures. The cause of this accident caused my mom to have to have surgery on her face and is still in the ut hospital. If the air bags had deployed then it could have saved her face more than it did.

Filed Feb 12, 2015 · Airbags · 109,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck, back and arm injuries that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Airbags · OK

Ran over a manhole that was covered all the sudden airbags went off driver and passenger smashed windshield .and sent daughter to hospital 27 weeks pregnant this vehicle has lots of problems its dangerous! We have drove over that same section of road in other vehicles many of times never seen this before! They should recall these airbags!

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Airbags · 143,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front driver side air bag deployed while exiting the highway and traveling less than 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who scheduled an inspector to diagnose the failure. The contact indicated that the inspector could not confirm if there was a defect with the air bags. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 97,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained a cut to the lip, bruising on the forehead, neck injury, and her front teeth were loosened. It was unknown if the contact received medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v1400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The speed was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 140,000 miles · TX · crash

In a collision with another vehicle, brakes failed to work, airbag did not deploy. Totaled my vehicle.

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · WI

2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle shut down 3 times. The ignition lock cylinder was replaced.

Filed Sep 23, 2013 · Airbags · GA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the driver's side door of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts did not tighten. The contact sustained a fractured hip and a passenger sustained a concussion. A police report was not available. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jun 20, 2011 · Airbags, Lights · 50,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that intermittently, the turn signal lights would not illuminate. In addition, the air bag warning light would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel and the air conditioner blower motor would only function when set on high. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Airbags · MD · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu ls. The contact stated that while driving about 25 MPH her daughter was involved in an accident. There was damage to the drivers front and passenger side. None of the air bags deployed at the time of the crash. Now the contacts driver side air bag compartment is cracked and the air bag seemed as if it would deploy. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealership but the manufacturer sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle; the manufacturer offered no further assistance at the time of the complaint. The current mileage is approximately 90,094. Updated 10/14/10