2018 Chevrolet Malibu: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Apr 10, 2026 · Acceleration · 80,000 miles · MI · crash

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving very slowly into a parking space, the brake pedal was pressed to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and suddenly accelerated forward at a very high rate of speed and crashed into a furniture store showroom window. During the incident, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged, but no air bags deployed. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene, and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2023 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · AL · crash · 3 injuries

The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after her husband entered traffic at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was struck on the front driver's side by another vehicle at 45 MPH. The air bags did not deploy as a result of the collision. No warning lights were displayed on the instrument panel. A police report was filed, and three individuals were treated for injuries: the driver of the vehicle was treated for a broken collar bone, the passenger of the vehicle was treated for bruising, and the driver of the other vehicle was treated for undisclosed injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 29,196 miles · AR · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2018 chevrolet malibu. The contact's student attempted to place the vehicle into park; however, the vehicle continued to move forward independently. The driver attempted to place the vehicle into reverse, but it continued to move forward. In addition, the contact mentioned that the check engine and low power mode indicators illuminated. The vehicle continued to roll as the driver attempted to stop and it crashed into a boulder. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact spoke with crain chevrolet (9911 I-30, little rock, ar 72209, (501) 436-4484) and was informed to tow the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was sent to the collision department and the contact had the vehicle towed back to her apartment for insurance purposes. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact not to touch the vehicle. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to an authorized chevrolet dealer so that it could be assessed by an investigator. After some back and forth with the original dealer, the vehicle was towed to gwatney chevrolet (1301 t p white dr, jacksonville, ar 72076, (501) 295-4448) where an investigator determined that they could not find any fault with the vehicle. Recently, the contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v642000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, engine) the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 29,196.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Airbags · 24,988 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 MPH, another vehicle unexpectedly turned left and caused the contact to crash into the front driver's side door of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated prior to the crash. The contact sustained neck and back injuries. The contact sought medical attention at an emergency room and was receiving physical therapy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front bumper and headlight ramp on the front driver's side needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The air bag was not repaired due to the salvage title. The contact stated that she was unaware of the salvage title when the vehicle was purchasing used from the dealer. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 24,988. *tt

Filed Aug 30, 2019 · Airbags · 9,500 miles · IA · crash · 1 injury

I was driving home after work on a gravel road, the road pulled me into a ditch where I then impacted on a concrete slab but none of my airbags went off leaving me vulnerable to life sustaining injuries. I ended up with broken ribs and bruises all over because my airbags did not go off in my car accident.

Filed Sep 4, 2018 · Airbags · 1,000 miles · VA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. While driving 4 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle on the driver's side. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered minor bruises and the contacts wife suffered head injuries. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to the insurance company for inspection. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. **tr consumer stated the car was deemed totaled from our insurance company. When leaving a stop light we were hit on driver side- the drivers head hit the drivers side window upon impact. The driver was knoocked out and transported to local hospital then to a larger hospital. No airbags (even the side curtain airbags) deployed. Updated 10/20/18

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · Airbags · 800 miles · WA · crash

Hit deer driving highway speed, drivers side. Damage to headlight, blinker, grill, bumper and side panel. Was called by onstar due to airbag being deployed. However, airbag did not deploy. There was a burning odor in car for short period of time after incident.