Saturday around about 2 pm on 2/2/2019. In vehicle traveling in left lane on highway 72. Vehicles were at complete stop at traffic light. When the traffic light changed and the vehicles began to move about low MPH to gradually flowing with moving traffic. I removed my foot from brake my vehicle initiated an acceleration. It seemed strange since the vehicle completely stopper on a slight incline. My vehicle propelled without the help of acceleration as traffic were at low MPH. My vehicle suspension changed in steeling off into the median from left lane going down hill unable brake or to control the steering. It happened suddenly hitting the raised concert median my car and I went airborne. Injury to my head, aggravated neck cervical, spine, hip and legs. Airbag failed to deploy vehicle totaled. The on-star failed to operate. Thank god for dispatching his angels around me. And thank god for on the scene angel and angels. Stayed with me and called for help. I had paid my car off 2 years ago. The dealership sent me a letter that they had a buyer for my vehicle. Unbeknown to the dealership car was totaled. With in the last year I have see chevrolet cars and trucks manufactured more and more defective vehicles. Failure to keep the consumers safe is bad business based on advertisement safety hazards that causes premature death. Communication to the consumer safety is just as important informational to the media about recalls defects warns proactively speak volumes about the manufacturers and their defective product. Customer services is key to safe lives matters on the street and in my vehicles manufactured and dealership we the people can count on you!
2011 Chevrolet Malibu: airbags did not deploy in a crash
16 of the 978 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 60,070
- recalls
- 1
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
The ABS, ESC, and service traction lights came on while I was on the interstate suddenly my cruise control stopped working. I exited the highway and as my car came to a complete stop it started rolling backwards and the breaks locked up so I couldnt stop. It only stopped rolling after putting the car in park, hitting the emergency break, and quickly getting the key out before hitting the family behind me. I tried to turn on my hazards and they wouldnt come on. I restarted the car, and the whole dash was flickering. After trying this 3 times it started, but when I tried to accelerate the car went to 7/8 RPM and did nothing. Then it started to roll backwards again before I could put it in park I was thrusted forward into the center of a roundabout. After that it began to drive. I was less than 5 minutes from a family members home so I tried to make it. I was able to get the car going 30 MPH for less than 5 minutes before the speed immediately dropped to zero, and the car began to roll backwards again. My face hit the steering wheel because of the jolt which resulted in facial bruises. The air bags did not deploy. When this issue happened all of the electric in the car started going crazy. I was on a backroad, and luckily a good samaritan stopped to help me. I called my uncle who is a mechanic who towed me back to the house. This isnt the first time ive had issue with these warnings coming up and then I have to suddenly start fighting to survive being trapped in a car trying to kill me. Since this last incident I have not tried to drive the car. After seeing multiple mechanics they confirmed this was a common issue in this year make and model of the vehicle. No one seems to know what has been causing this. This kind of issue could kill someone. It needs to be investigated, and gm needs to be held responsible for selling unreliable, unsafe, death traps to consumers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving at low speeds, the contact's vehicle was t-boned by another vehicle on the driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard and then taken to davis chevrolet (2277 s loop w, houston, tx 77054, (832) 554-9250). The dealer replaced the driver's side door, window, side view mirror, and front panel. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *tt
Airbags and side airbags didn't deploy, steering locked up and wheel separated form axel
My wife was in an accident where the other vehical ran a red light and colided with her in the driver front and head on type. The vehicals side air bags and the driver or passanger air bags never deployed.this is in a police report and I have pictures of the car.the two cars colided at a intersection in the middle of lacrosse wis and the other vehical went over my cars hood and over turned. The other driver was extracted from his vehical with the jaws of life.
The air bag sensor light came on but the air bag did not deploy when involved in a wreck caused by the negligence of another person on a major highway and will not go off. Claims adjuster denied the repair stating that it was a common problem with 2011 malibu's and could not determine without certainty that it wasn't on before the accident. This light is annoying and a constant reminder that I am driving a faulty vehicle of which I could be seriously injured if I am involved in another crash because my air bags will not deploy.
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 20 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle on the front passenger side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back, neck, leg, and arms, which continuously required medical treatment. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,900.
Air bag didn't deploy normally. Had an accident and driver bag deployed little. Passenger never deployed. Car was on highway. Involved with another car their's fully deployed.
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 MPH, the power steering malfunctioned and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained fractured bones on her face and the passenger sustained minor contusions that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering axle and tires were defective. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not properly restrain the contact. The contact sustained a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The vehicle was in motion going about 40 MPH and hit another moving vehicle. Most of the damage was done to the headlight area on the left side of the malibu. Moderate damage to the malibu but the drivers side airbag did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 MPH, the contact drove over rumble strips and crashed into the guard rail. The vehicle spun around and crashed into another guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy. The passenger sustained a fractured sternum, injuries to the left shoulder blade and right knee. The driver sustained a wrist injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and declared as destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 400.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.
- Risk
- If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑522‑9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.
Recall number 19V019000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu?
16 of 978 owner complaints about the 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Malibu?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
Headlights 128Check engine light 111Loss of power 107Power steering loss 67Stalling 56Airbag light 49Jerking 38Won't start 30Transmission failure 25Engine failure 24Steering lock-up 24Fuel pump 23Warning lights 22Won't shift 15ABS 13Adaptive cruise 11Harsh shifting 10Hesitation 10Wipers 10Fire or smoke 9Sudden acceleration 9Door locks 7Pulling 7Ball joint 6Brake failure 6Overheating 6Seat belt 6Slipping 6Grinding brakes 5
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