2008 Pontiac G6: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Mar 23, 2021 · Acceleration, Airbags · 170,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Problems with steering and , vehicle picking up speed with hitting the gas, air bags didn't deploy in a severe accident

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · VA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 11, 2016 · Airbags, Body · PA · crash · 2 injuries

On 05/11/16 at approximately 5:49 pm, this 2008 pontiac g6, while traveling in a forward direction on a public road and in dry surface conditions, moderate temperatures, was brought to a rapid stop due to changing traffic conditions. The driver was restrained via the seat belt. Four seconds later, this 2008 pontiac g6 was struck in the rear by a 2005 pontiac vehicle traveling at moderate speed and possible driver inattention. Significant rear, frontal, underside and side areas of both vehicles were damaged. Both vehicles were not drivable and were towed from the accident scene to a secure lot. The 2008 pontiac g6 airbags did not inflate upon impact or thereafter. The 2005 pontiac airbags(2) did inflate and also suffered a passenger side broken front windshield. The occupants and one canine in one and or both vehicles did suffer unknown injuries. The 2008 pontiac g6 had beed serviced up to and including within one year by a gm dealership for various recalls and over the history of the vehicle.

Filed Feb 26, 2016 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving 25 MPH, strong winds and rain forced the vehicle to crash into a cement barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back, hip, and chest that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 11, 2015 · Airbags · LA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact was involved in a crash. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The air bags failed to deploy; however, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The dealer could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · Airbags · 98,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the rear passenger side tire blew causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a tree. The driver and passenger side front air bags failed to deploy. The passenger was killed on impact. The driver suffered a collapsed lung, broken shoulder and injuries to the arm and head. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's insurance company for further investigation. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 109,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

On 2/20/2014 I was traveling and was hit on my back right side, my car spun out across 3 lanes and end up facing on coming traffic on the opposite side of the street where my car hit and ran over a small pole. Though all these events that occurred which left my car at a total loss my air bags failed to deploy. I think there was something mechanically wrong with my air bags as well as my brakes, with didn't assist me by much if any.

Filed Jan 29, 2014 · Airbags, Body · NY · crash · 1 injury

I was driving on ice when my pontiac g-6 front wheel drive started sliding to the left from back to front and flipped end over end and then rolled 2 more times and landed on the passengers side door the airbags did not deploy and the drivers seat belt did not lock up. I able to easily unfastened the seat belt on the drivers side of the car which was around me.

Filed Jul 26, 2013 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the driver crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver was not injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 3, 2012 · Acceleration, Airbags · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the driver was traveling at an unknown speed when the accelerator pedal became stuck in open throttle, causing the vehicle to accelerate to 107 MPH. The vehicle rolled over a dip in the road, left the road, went airborne, rolled over five times and landed upside down on its roof. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver was fatally injured. The manufacturer as well as with the highway patrol was investigating the crash. The mileage and VIN were unavailable.

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Airbags · 6,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the driver frontal air bag failed to deploy after a vehicle crashed into the contact driver front while attempting to turn left. The contact sustained injuries to the chest, neck, and right arm. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the tow-yard. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure and current mileage was 6,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2011 · Airbags · 63,000 miles · PA · crash

During a heavy rain storm a tractor trailer in front of me slowed to pull off the road. I could not see his brake lights because of the rain and rear ended him. The impact was strong enough to break his bumper bar off (the part that hangs down from the actual bed of the trailer to prevent you from going beneath it). There are clear marks on my front bumper where his bumper hit. My airbag did not deploy. I estimate my speed was about 40mph although I skidded into him so I was slowing. I don't believe that he was stopped but was moving slowly as he pulled over. I dont know how often this occurs, once was enough for me. My vehicle is a total loss so no action is being taken to correct the failure.