Three problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2018 Malibu.
Tl- the contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, when another vehicle unexpectedly was turning left, causing the contact to crash into the front driver side door. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated prier to the accident. The contact sustained neck and back injuries. The contact stated she seek medical attention at an emergency room and was receiving physical therapy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the front bumper and head light ramp on the front driver side to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The air air bag was not repaired due to salvage title. The contact stated she was unaware of salvage title when purchasing the vehicle at used dealer. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 24,988. Dp.
Tl the contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 4 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle on the driver's side. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered minor bruises and the contacts wife suffered head injuries. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to the insurance company for inspection. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Hit deer driving highway speed, drivers side. Damage to headlight, blinker, grill, bumper and side panel. Was called by onstar due to airbag being deployed. However, airbag did not deploy. There was a burning odor in car for short period of time after incident.
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