Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

Seven problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR based on all problems reported for the 2008 HHR.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving 45 mph over black ice, the contact lost control of the vehicle, drove off the road, and crashed into three trees. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained head, neck, back, and rib injuries. The passenger sustained multiple unknown injuries. Both occupants received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 134,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2014

Was stopped due to traffic and was rear ended resulting in $8000. 00 physical damage to the vehicle. Airbag did not deploy. Dealer wants to charge me to have it tested.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2013

I was in my 2008 Hhr cheve and crashed into a concrete wall the car was totaled. Air bags did not deploy causing a hip fracture and major surgery and ongoing therapy resulting in a hip replacement later on.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle was struck by another vehicle, the contact lost control of the vehicle it rolled over and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deployed. The driver in the vehicle was killed in the crash. The passenger was injured and transported to a hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000. Ml.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy. A passenger sustained neck and back injuries and the contact sustained shoulder injuries. Four months prior to the crash, the vehicle was involved in another crash in which the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle had not been inspected. The failure and current mileages were 39,993. Kmj.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2011

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into her rear and pushed the vehicle forward, causing the contact to crash into the rear of a third vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed however, the driver sustained a concussion, and injuries to the shoulder and neck. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 38,000.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2008

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact struck a patch of black ice and the vehicle rolled over 3 or 4 times. She struck the side of her head on the side window and stated that her head became numb. She went to the hospital the same day and the doctor informed her that the injuries were minor; however, she needed to visit her physician. The other passenger also sustained minor injuries. The vehicle sustained major damage to the windows and the front end. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the shop. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 9,200.


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