2008 Chevrolet Malibu: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jun 1, 2022 · Airbags · MS · crash · 2 injuries

On 5/23/2022, we were involved in a crash where a loaded asphalt dump truck pulled out in front of us on major highway. Vehicle was totaled from front end impact. Air bags did not deploy!!

Filed Oct 19, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · NV · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, it was rear ended by another vehicle. All of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel upon impact. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained significant injuries to the head and a temporary loss of orientation. The passenger sustained injuries to the back. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic repaired the vehicle by resetting the air bag indicator, and the driver's seat belt and gear shift assembly were replaced. Ed bozarth chevrolet (5501 drexel road, las vegas, nevada 89130, (702) 967-5500) was made aware of the crash. In addition, the contact referenced several occasions of becoming locked out and locked in the vehicle. Also, on one occasion, the transmission became stuck in the reverse position while driving various highway speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash and other failures. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Airbags · 58,000 miles · OH

Bought my car 3 months ago from a chevy dealership, 3 days later my service airbag lights came on. I took it back to the dealership and was told I would have to pay to get it fixed, they said that my airbags would not deploy if this light was on. Why should I pay for a safety feature that should not have problems? Its like selling a car with a passenger seatbelt only. I do not feel I should have to pay for my airbags to be worked on. With all of the recalls for airbags I think they missed my year make and model. Its rediculous

Filed Dec 18, 2015 · Steering · 163,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact mentioned that a power steering message displayed. As a result, the contact crashed into a curb and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and the contact did not sustain any injuries that required medical attention. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor assembly and motor control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was not included the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 163,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Brakes · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the brakes failed. The vehicle crossed an intersection and crashed into an iron fence. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver and passenger did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after stopping at a stop sign, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there was one injury reported. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 55,000 miles · LA · crash

I was driving down a bridge when the vehicles in front of me came to a sudden stop, I hit my brakes and slid into the back of a dodge ram and then was rearended by a chevy tahoe. My airbags never deployed and a light flashed in the dash saying check airbags. I wasn't aware this could be a defect in my vehicle at the time, it has since be totaled.

Filed Nov 17, 2008 · Airbags · IL · crash · fire

Tl*the contact rented a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed on the expressway, the contact swerved to avoid debris from another vehicle. As a result, she struck a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle caught fire and exploded, but there were no injuries. The fire department was called to the scene. The VIN and mileages were unknown.

Filed Sep 5, 2008 · Airbags, Steering · 88 miles · MI · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 MPH with the cruise control activated, the steering column spontaneously locked up. The contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy until minutes after the crash. The contact has pictures and a police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 88. Updated 10/14/08 *bf updated 10/16/08.

Filed Aug 16, 2008 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 12,785 miles · IL · crash

Have had two accidents in this vehicle both front end collisions and the airbags never deployed. Also the rims are no good tires keep loosing air.