2018 Chevrolet Malibu airbags complaints

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.