Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Eight problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2019

Takara recall . . Front and passenger airbags did not deploy in accident. I was stopped in traffic when a car struck me from behind going highway speed , impact caused the car to get stuck in my trunk pushed me down the highway sideways and stuffed the nose of my car into the guardrail breaking the guardrail , quick thinking saved our lives ( my husband was in the passenger seat )I saw the car coming full highway speed and nosed my car into the breakdown lane to avoid getting stuffed under the truck infront of me. The car was a complete loss, I ended up with a concussion, torn rotator cuff, fractures in my right arm and right knee, chronic headaches, and paranoia of driving. . Luckily no one was in the backseat because the rear seat broke from impact with the spare tire.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2003

My airbags did not deploy when I was in a 50 mph head on crash. One car accident against a medium which led to pain in my neck, chest, and lower back. I was going home in left lane and two speeding cars past me and cut me off, didn't stop and I hit a metal rail. I'm very upset because it could have been fatal. The car is a 99 Chevrolet Malibu which we purchased from carmax and they said they sold us a car with no defects. Where do search for answers? the car is reparable but might not be in the same condition when I get it back. I'm very happy I didn't have my children in that car then.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2003

The vehicle was involved in an accident yet the air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained minor injuries. The dealer was notified.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2000

This vehicle has had several problems I'll try to list. The airbags did not deploy they had been replaced when they fixed the horn problems. Completely dissatisfied with my vehicle. I'm not sure if vehicle will be totaled since the accident was 9/6/01. I believe at the very least the airbags should have deployed. I don't know who to complain to. I've replaced rear brakes and rotors,altenator,water pump,battery,horn contact replaced twice at same time had to replace air bag due to sensor behind airbag,interior door panel replaced bracket broken,oil light continued to come on often even though service dealer could not dulpicate,air conditioner not blowing hard secured blower and blower resister wiring another time had to replaced a/c control unit,engine leaking oil around intake replaced intake gaskets,rear seat sqeaked w/ passengers service shop had attempted to fix but was unsuccessful ,so as you can tell many problems!!! makes me think twice before buying a Chevrolet product again. Thank you.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2000

Slid on ice during snow storm, hit concrete barrier head on at 20-25 mph, spun and hit concret three times, air bags never deployed.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2000

While driving on highway and slowing down vehicle behind this vehicle (1999 Malibu) struck consumer's vehicle, causing 1999 Malibu to hit the vehicle in front. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, and did not protect the occupants in this crash. The "other" vehicle airbags did deploy. The vehicle is total loss.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2000

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle at approximately 50 mph. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained head injury from hitting front windshield. Dealer notified.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving at 45-50 mph an accident occurred. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy, and driver sustained injuries. Please provide any further information.


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