Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

"service air bag" message shows in the driver information center. There have been numerous reports of people having the same issue. The message will display at any random time, whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion. According to general motors bulletin no. : 09-09-40-003a, "the wire on the belt tension sensor (bts), that is part of the retractor assembly, may become open or acquire a ground near the sensor. If the bts is rotated toward the rear of the vehicle, added stress is applied to the wire bundle that may cause an open or a ground path. " general motors bulletin no. : 09-09-40-003a states that the following vehicles are affected: 2006�-2008 Chevrolet Cobalt coupe 2008�-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt ss coupe 2006 pontiac pursuit coupe (canada only) 2007�-2010 pontiac g5 coupe this concern may cause airbags to not deploy when needed, which is a major safety concern. However, general motors has not issued a safety recall for the affected vehicles.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 25 mph, the contact was involved in a crash. While attempting to avoid the crash, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and a child were injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic and the dealer reset the air bag system. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle swerved to miss hitting a deer and hit an intersection sign causing a crash. The driver air bags failed to deploy. There were minor injuries sustained. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 97,000. Ad.

I was in accident on 9/7/2015 and a. Truck ran the stop sign and the front of my car slammed into the side of their truck. My airbags did not go off. We could not find out why. I googled my car and seen they just issued a recall on my airbags being faulty and not deploying. I have not received a recall notice.

I took evasive action by swerving to avoid collision with other vehicle that abruptly changed lane and collided with my vehicle. A a results, my vehicle struck a concrete barrier wall of the roadway, then burst into flames upon impact. My vehicle was completely burnt out at a total loss before fire rescue responded. The airbag never deployed. Prior to accident I was having numerous ignition related problems with my chevy Cobalt.

The contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a ditch and flipped over approximately four times. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle landed on top of the driver. The driver sustained four fractured ribs, a fractured forearm on the left arm, a puncture wound on the lower left calf, a punctured lung, and nerve damage to the hips and shoulders. Medical attention was required and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), 14v171000 (electrical system), and 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated another vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact stated the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The passenger was hospitalized and sustained a concussion. The driver and the rear passenger sustained minor bruises. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

On Sunday November 3,2013 my son was on his way home from the james madison university traveling east on virginia route 66 heading towards the capital beltway (495). At mile post 26 on route 66 he lost control of the vehicle in the fast lane. The car was traveling at the speed limit (approximately 70 mph) the car moved into the median where the vehicle rolled over three times smashing the front bumper area, the hood and crushed the roof (blowing out all windows). Landed upside down in the oncoming traffic lane on the west bound side of the divided median. The front air bags did not deploy. The car ended up on its roof. An ambulance and police both arrived as well as other people stopped on the opposite side of the median. The passenger had to crawl out of the passenger window. The driver was trapped in the vehicle and was removed by emt personal and flown to a trauma center. The passenger was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. They both survived with injuries. We have pictures of the car showing the damage.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving an unknown speed, the vehicle became uncontrollable. As a result, the vehicle veered off the roadway and crashed into an unknown object. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was thrown through the passenger¿s side window and sustained a dislocated shoulder. The contact was transported to the hospital for treatment. A police report was not filed. The contact also stated that just prior to the crash, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the air bag failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

My daughter was involved in a car accident on may 28 2013. She was in the hospital from may 29 2013 til July 10,2013. She was alone in the car somehow lost control went into a ditch and hit a tree the air bags did not deploy she was in a coma when she was found. She has brain injury, crushed collarbone, and injury to her left arm . Also it's a miracle that she is alive everyone that treated her is amazed that she lived. She is also still having medical problems . A nerve in her brain is damaged that has caused her to delevop gastroparesis. I wanted to report this a long time ago but didn't know where to file this til I saw on the news about the investagion on the chev Cobalt the airbags not deploying please keep her in mind during this investagion thank you.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle power steering failed while driving approximately 35 mph. The vehicle independently traveled across both lanes, crashed into a curb and then into an embankment before stalling. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained injuries to the left side of the body and a police report was filed of the incident. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and determined that the anti-lock brakes had failed however, did not provide a reason as to why the vehicle stalled. The approximate failure mileage was 45,744.

My son was going to work and car lost control in a puddle in the road and he went under a pickup truck. Police report filed and the air bags did not deploy. His shoulder and ankle got hurt.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact was driving 40 mph when he crashed into the rear of a preceding vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 54,000. The VIN was not available.

My daughter was traveling on a straight road when the steering became difficult. The vehicle went from side to side moving from the right of the road to the left of the road while fighting the wheel. She was unable to control the car and her arms gave out and she could not fight it anymore and then the car flipped and ended up on its side after hitting a fence and fence post. The rear airbags did not deploy. This car is very dangerous and people need to come forward with this information. Something has to be done before more people loose their lives. I could have lost my daughter because of a defect for which I have never rec'd a notice.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was then towed to an auction house. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The dealer was not notified and the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 33,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact had a seizure and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was injured and received medical attention. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.