2014 Chevrolet Malibu: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Sep 8, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · 120,000 miles · TN · crash

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was associated with the battery. However, the battery was not replaced. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle would not properly shift into gear, decelerated independently, and stopped. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, upon moving the gear shifter into drive(D), the vehicle failed to respond. The contact then moved the gear shifter to park(P) however, the vehicle rolled away and struck a tree. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2020 · Airbags · 109,194 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, when a deer suddenly came from the front driver side of the vehicle causing the contact to crash into it. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The contact received neck, internal bruising on the left side of their body, chest and abdominal area injuries that required medical attention. The contact had not spoken with the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,194.

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 74,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

While traveling from work (boulder) to home (westminster) I hit a patch of slush which pulled my car to the right. While attempting to correct the cars pull, the back end of the car slid out from behind me causing the car to go sideways for a little bit before the car got traction and went front end first into the center median/barrier. I then got out of any oncoming traffics way, pulled over, and called 911. The vehicle was in motion on a highway. The seat belt never locked up to protect me and the airbag never deployed. I hit the wall head on once my car caught grip.

Filed Nov 29, 2018 · Airbags · 73,881 miles · IA · crash · 2 injuries

Car was sitting still and it was rear ended hard and sent my car forward into the car with b front of me my air bags did not go off. It was a high impact crash and they should have gone off I was seen in emergency room with possible fractures to my sternum and third rib. I feel this should be compensated and the car maker needs to be aware in the event other cars have this problem. My contact is (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Sep 8, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 76,000 miles · FL · crash · 4 injuries

The car was rear ended at a fast speed as it was proceeding at a slow pace as traffic was starting to take off from being at a stand still. The person driving was slammed into the steering wheel at the same time the seat belt flew off and the buckle struck the driver on the arm causing injury the seatbelt would not retract back into place and also the driver's knee hit the steering causing the key to break off into the ignition causing injury to the knee and leg. The car accident happened on the top of the bridge leading to the highway. The car was moving at a slow pace because traffic had stopped then proceeded to go. It didn't have a chance to go full speed before being struck. I believe the force of the impact caused the seatbelt to malfunction I don't know why the air bag didn't deploy.

Filed Aug 29, 2018 · Seat belts · MO

We have a family malibu, purchased brand new. My teenage daughter got out at one stop, and got in on the next stop. The back seatbelt on the driver side has freeze for no appearent reason, not allowing the seatbelt to come back out past a few inches. It is not folded,ect and is still nearly new. A truck did pull out in front of us in november 2017 while the family was in the car, we hit it going about 15 MPH, but that was 8 months back and likely isn't related. (air bags didn't go off due to lower speed).

Filed Sep 13, 2016 · Acceleration · 46,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that due to a faulty seal in the trunk, the vehicle flooded in february of 2014. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle violently accelerated forward or in reverse. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a cervical neck strain that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2016 · Body, Wheels · 14,500 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

A lady ran a red light and t-boned my chevy malibu on the drivers side as I was proceeding through the intersection. Airbags did not deploy. My head slammed in to the drivers side window. Drivers side door was smashed in. The car had to be towed because it couldn't be driven. I have a concussion that's lasted for 2 weeks and body pain from the accident. Shouldn't the airbags have deployed?

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Airbags · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While at a stop and attempting to yield for an emergency vehicle, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained face injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair center, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.