Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

My car was running in the drive when it died and would not restart. Everything went dead. I had to jump start it and after that the airbag light came on. The airbags will not deploy in the event of an accident with this light on. I took my car to a chevy dealer where I was charged $80. 00 to be told that the sdm airbag module needs replaced and estimated cost for this is $1100. 00. My car only has 108232 miles on it and to know that it could cost me either my families life or $1100. 00 everytime the battery dies is not a choice anyone should have to make. Airbags are supposed to be the most dependable part of a vehicle as it saves so many lives. How do I know if they are even working with the light off if it is this sensitive? I am afraid to drive the vehicle even if I get it fixed and since I just purchased the car recently I owe to much to try to buy anything else. How can part of the safety equipment fail so easily and not be on recall? what would have happened if it had died while I was driving down the road instead of in the driveway putting the car into gear? after leaving the dealership it now has a new code but I am afraid to drive it to find out what else is wrong.

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My daughter got a safety recall notice for her 2003 chevy Malibu. She took the car to maguire Chevrolet 2073 route 96 in trumansburg, NY 14886 (607)-387-6111 (this dealer was printed on the recall card) in August to have the recall repaired. Someone at that dealership told her that there is no such recall. I found it fishy at the time. We have received another recall notice exactly the same as the other one. So, I have researched it online. There is indeed a recall, and it can be serious. It clearly states that there could be a possibility of the air bags not deploying. What if something happens to my daughter or my grandson, in the meantime, because maguire Chevrolet were too lazy to make the repairs? I don't understand how this is acceptable behavior by a dealership? thank you for your attention to this matter.

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My daughter was in a car accident she was going 25 to 30 mph on a surface street and rear ended a car in traffic the airbag failed to deploy. She hit her head on the steering wheel.

The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, when a deer suddenly came from the front driver side of the vehicle causing the contact to crash into it. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The contact received neck, internal bruising on the left side of their body, chest and abdominal area injuries that required medical attention. The contact had not spoken with the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,194.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle started to drive to the right and the wheels began to loose traction before the steering wheel became difficult to turn causing the driver to loose control of the steering and the vehicle to spun out and crashed into a dish. During the crash the driver side air bag did not deploy. The driver sustained lower back and left shoulder injuries. Police was at the scene but no report was taken. The vehicle was not towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer was not notified. Also the vehicle had previously experienced electrical problems which caused the doors to lock the driver inside the vehicle and a burning odor was present coming from the vents. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer lynch Chevrolet located at 280 east wolf run nukwonago WI. 53149. Who replaced an electrical harness and module. No further info was available. Also the vehicle had experienced a shift to park failure and the vehicle would not immediately shut off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the transmission shift control assembly was replaced but the failure would still occur. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 65,000. Jft.

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Air bag warning light came on after replacing battery. Car has 25000 miles on it. Air bags will not deploy when warning light is on. Dealer charging $940. To replace air bag module. This seems to be a common problem with Chevrolet Malibu. Numerous complaints on internet. Needs to be a recall or special program repair issued by gm.

Tl-the contact owned a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While her son was driving in the rain approximately 20 mph around a curve the brakes were applied however, vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into an unknown vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head, face, and neck injuries and medical attention was provided. The passenger sustained injuries to the face however, medical attention was not provided. A police report was filed. There was no fire, the vehicle was towed to an independent lot and then to the contact's residents. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss, ap.

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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.

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I was in a traffic accident and was bit on the driver side. The impact pushed in the doors and the side curtain airbags did not deploy. I was traveling approx 30 mph and the car ran a stop sign on a city street.

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While traveling from work (boulder) to home (westminster) I hit a patch of slush which pulled my car to the right. While attempting to correct the cars pull, the back end of the car slid out from behind me causing the car to go sideways for a little bit before the car got traction and went front end first into the center median/barrier. I then got out of any oncoming traffics way, pulled over, and called 911. The vehicle was in motion on a highway. The seat belt never locked up to protect me and the airbag never deployed. I hit the wall head on once my car caught grip.

My airbag service light was on- I had a diagnostic ran on my vehicle. I was told by the glendora Chevrolet dealership that my vehicle was too dangerous to drive and I needed to have my airbag replaced for $1,000. I have never been in an accident and my airbags have never been deployed. This seems like an odd service needed on a newer vehicle. This should be categorized as a safety recall issue versus a maintenance needed.

I was driving northbound on I-435 when avoiding an accident. I pressed my brake as hard as I could. My vehicle did not stop so to avoid causing a serious accident I went off road in the center of the two highways. After hitting the guardrail to stop my vehicle from falling inbetween the overpass. My airbags did not deploy . I feel some concern after having my breaks checked and told they were good. Then if I'm at stop and I release the break for my car to start back up. I give it a second and then press the peddle it does not move which has almost caused me to hold up traffic or almost being hit when vehicles were at safe distances.

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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.

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Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 20 mph in the snow, the contact crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a junkyard. The manufacturer filed a claim for the contact and stated that the air bags should have deployed. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.

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I was stopped at a red light and was rear-ended by a car going 15-20 mph (the at-fault driver was distracted by their phone). I was knocked unconscious and had a bump over my left eye from hitting something. I had a concussion. The airbags did not deploy. A policy report was filed. I still suffer mid and lower back pain (disc bulges and fissures). After the wreck, I started to get a warning about needing to service the airbags.

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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.

Tl the contact owned a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch and a truck. The front end of the contact's vehicle was severely damaged, but the air bags did not deploy. During the crash, the front driver side seat belt malfunctioned and unlocked. The contact sustained back, neck, and sternum injuries and was transported to the hospital for medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and an unknown dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Had an accident on 5/24/2018 it was a head on collision where the at fault driver broke the light and ran in yo my car the air bag did not deploy I sustained a fractured ankle and a neck injury due to the accident.

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. On several different occasions, while at a stop light, the engine rpms would suddenly increase and the vehicle attempted to surge forward. The driver had to depress hard on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle from surging forward. On February 17, 2018, while in a bank parking lot, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. During the failure, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 25 mph. The front end of the vehicle was severely damaged; however, the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed. The local dealer (davis Chevrolet in houston, TX) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 4,800.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while making a left turn at a green light, another vehicle hit the contacts vehicle on the passenger side causing the vehicle to hit a pole on the drivers side. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained head and neck injuries the required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Am.

Takata airbag did not deploy while in front end collision. I was driving straight on a main street when I was hit in the front by 2 cars. The driver side airbag did not deploy.

The contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While slowing down to approach a traffic light, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver's side bumper by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact and front seat passenger sustained minor injuries to the neck and back. The contact sought medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown.

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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.

The contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While the contact was stopped at a red light, a fedex truck crashed into the rear of the vehicle and pushed the contact's vehicle into traffic. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained head injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 31,000.

2015 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to driver side airbag. During an auto accident the drivers side air bag did not deploy.

I was turning from a private drive and collided with another vehicle. I was in a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS travelling at approximately 15mph, the other driver in a 2010 Honda accord travelling at approximately 45-55mph. The collision was between my front left and his front right, no passengers. No air bags deployed from either vehicle, and as mine did not deploy, I received a concussion when the back of my head broke the driver's side window. I don't know if this is part of takata, as I cannot find the manufacturer of my car's airbags. Chevrolet provided no information as to the manufacturer or why at least the curtain airbag would not have deployed to prevent concussion.

The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 55 mph, the contact lost control of the steering wheel and the front driver side tire experienced a blow out. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pinned between two trees. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

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My wife was in an accident where the other vehical ran a red light and colided with her in the driver front and head on type. The vehicals side air bags and the driver or passanger air bags never deployed. This is in a police report and I have pictures of the car. The two cars colided at a intersection in the middle of lacrosse wis and the other vehical went over my cars hood and over turned. The other driver was extracted from his vehical with the jaws of life.

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The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 30 mph and attempting to stop for traffic, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond in time. The contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a body shop, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

I was involved in a hit and run back in March 2017 the person backed into the pass-side of my car as I was driving 35 mph down the main road , the side impact airbag did not deploy from impact , the dealership said this is not a takata issue as they were replaced by the current recall and they don't know why they didn't deploy . The electrical issue is the onstar response system didn't detect the crash and call for help- I had to push the button to get help . The car can not get directions sent to it from onstar and the electrical keeps failing/loosing power and I was told to replace the batter and alternator but it still does it and the wires r fine . Dealership told me to replace the computer control system but seems their guessing and I don't have $1,200 around to do it . The side impact airbag should of deployed and the onstar sensor should of detected it and called for help.

Service air bags light remains lit. I took the car to the dealership yesterday regarding a constant warning light indicating a malfunction of the air bag system. The service manager stated that it was caused by a defective airbag module and wiring harness. At that time, I was informed that the front air bags would not deploy in the event of an accident that required airbags. Repairs would cost over $1100. Nothing was done to the vehicle to cause this malfunction.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, another vehicle sped into the contact's lane and crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was shaken up, but was uninjured. The contact's vehicle was damaged, but drivable. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at low speeds, the contact's vehicle was t-boned by another vehicle on the driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard and then taken to davis Chevrolet (2277 s loop w, houston, TX 77054, (832) 554-9250). The dealer replaced the driver's side door, window, side view mirror, and front panel. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

"takata recall" during a side impact collison at 45mph , the side air bag did not deploy (no air bags deployed) and the stabilitrak was disabled . An error message of service stabilitrak appeared during the accident.