Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While her son was driving in the rain approximately 20 MPH and going around a curve, the brakes were applied however the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a vehicle head on. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head, face, and neck injuries and medical attention was provided. The drivers head hit the windshield. The passenger sustained injuries to the face however, medical attention was not provided. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot then towed to the contacts residence. The insurance company deemed the vehicle total. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
2006 Chevrolet Malibu: airbags did not deploy in a crash
9 of the 1,119 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 1
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 10 MPH around a curve, the brakes did not respond and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The traction control light became illuminated and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained an injury to the right arm that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While the driver was driving at high speeds, the steering wheel seized and the driver lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the driver crashed into a guardrail. The vehicle spun and crashed into another guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor bruises and scrapes that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train); however, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the brake light illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control) and believed that the crash was related to the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 95,075.
Was driving and saw a deer in the road. When I pressed the brakes they locked and then the pedal went to the floor as if the brakes went out. At that time the steering was difficult. The vehicle went through a field through 2 fences and over a ditch before coming to a stop. The engine did not shut off. There was major front end damage, from the fence posts, and the air bags never deployed. The vehicle was declared a total loss due to the damage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the tire became flat, the vehicle flipped four times and landed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ..updated 08-26-14 *bf updated 08/29/2014
Me and my daughter were driving to the store, we had passed an intersection it was a green light and the car in front of me slammed on her brakes, I responded with slamming on my brakes as well, however I could not avoid hitting the car in front of me head on , who then hit the car in front of them. The entire front end of my car was destroyed. I was in shock and could not believe my air bags did not deploy. Both me and my daughter still suffer from neck and back pain.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was idling, the vehicle was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle driving at a relatively high speed. The crash caused $4,000 worth of damage and the side air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained moderate injuries, including several contusions and bruising. The dealer stated that a defective air bag sensor prevented the air bags from deploying. The contact has pictures of the incident after the failure, and is waiting for a copy of the police report. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 51,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH a deer ran into the driver's side door bursting the window glass and collapsing the door onto the contact. Brake pressure was applied and the vehicle skidded into a billboard, the right front of the vehicle was struck by a center wooden pole support for the billboard. The vehicle continued forward motion and struck a tree in the front center of the vehicle. The airbags did not deploy. Although the contact was wearing a seat belt, minor injuries were sustained. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The vehicle sustained extensive damage. The rental car company was alerted. A manufacturer representative inspected the vehicle, but the findings of that inspection were not shared. Updated 5/11/2006 -
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
- Risk
- If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
- Remedy
- Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1‑877‑477‑1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.
Recall number 06V417000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?
9 of 1,119 owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (1%) 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 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
Power steering loss 239Steering lock-up 118Loss of power 81Engine failure 50Check engine light 49Fuel gauge 49Stalling 39Steering noise 34Jerking 28Won't start 26Fuel pump 21Harsh shifting 20Adaptive cruise 19Pulling 18Headlights 13Knocking 11Warning lights 11Airbag light 9Grinding brakes 8ABS 7Ball joint 7
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