2015 Chevrolet Sonic: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Apr 27, 2023 · Airbags · PA · crash · 1 injury

Passenger side front airbags did not deploy during a front end vehicle crash. All other airbags in vehicle did deploy. Injury did occur due to this.

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 48,000 miles · OR · crash

My wife was driving on a straight road with cruise control set at 60 MPH when she saw a deer in the road - she swerved and braked hitting the deer in the drivers headlight area above drivers front tire and both driver side doors. The air bag did not deploy and the seat belt did not lock in place and hold her in place.

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Brakes · 36,603 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 chevrolet sonic. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact fell asleep and crashed into an embankment. The contact stated that the side air bags deployed, but the front air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. An inspector from the insurance company diagnosed that the vehicle experienced crucial ABS failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,603.

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Airbags · 23,816 miles · IL · crash · 3 injuries

Our vehicle was hit while in motion at approximately 30 MPH on a city street on the driver side by another vehicle that didn't yield at a stop intersection. Side airbags did not deploy. Entire driver side of our the vehicle was destroyed. My head bounced off the driver side window causing injury that I didn't seek medical attention for. Child in backseat driver side hit head as well, and did seek medical attention. Our vehicle was inoperable, and had to be towed from the scene.

Filed Feb 22, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 36,000 miles · IL · crash · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet sonic. While driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the power steering indicator illuminated before the crash occurred. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was previously repaired. In addition, smoke was seen coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Airbags · 9,000 miles · MS · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 chevrolet sonic. While merging into the left lane, an oncoming vehicle crashed into the driver side door of the contact's vehicle. The driver side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000. ..updated 12/28/16 *bf

Filed Jun 8, 2016 · Airbags · 28,700 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet sonic. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and lower back, which required medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,700.

Filed May 16, 2016 · Airbags · 13,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet sonic. The contact's daughter was driving 40 MPH, when she rear ended another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact's daughter bumped her head on the windshield, but did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision lot. The vehicle was not destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. Updated 07/27/16

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Airbags · 3,646 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

My wife and daughter hit a deer going about 60 MPH. The deer hit the front drivers side from the grill to the corner. After the impact the airbags did not deploy. The damage could be a total loss just waiting on the insurance adjuster.

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Airbags · 2,000 miles · IA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet sonic. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into a deer. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle sustained extensive front end damage. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Airbags · 3,191 miles · GA · crash · 3 injuries

My husband and I were traveling straight in a 2015 chevrolet sonic lt at approximately 35-40 MPH when the driver of a 2002 toyota corolla made a left hand turn causing a collision. Simply put we t boned the other vehicle. 2015 chevy sonics are equipped with weight sensing restraint systems. I was the passenger and weigh approximately 142 lbs. Both driver front air bags deployed, knee and steering wheel. The passenger front air bags did not deployed. Almost all of the damage was to the front end passenger side. Total mileage at time of collision was 3,191. So far insurance has estimated repair costs to be $8,863.10, note this is before tare down. Final cost will rise considering they failed to include front bumper and radiator. I have been advised that we are looking at a possible total loss. I have contacted gm concerning the air bag failure, and the report has been passed along to now the third person. The report was "escalated to central claims" on 4/2/2015, I was told then that I would receive a call within 24-48 hours, it is now 4/7/215. I did not receive a call, called gm yesterday and was given contact information of the 3rd assigned person, sent an email asking for a return call, no response received. It has now been 24 hours since email. Please be careful when allowing adolescents/children to ride in front passenger seat.