Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems |
I was driving south on [xxx] north of [xxx] when a blue dakota pulled out in front of me. I did not have time to stop or swerve. The emblem of the airbag cut my left hand and fingers, tore the tendon in my thumb and hand, and sprained my left wrist. It also bruised my right thumb, bruised my heart, and collapsed the bottom of my lungs. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
The contact owned a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph going north on [xxx] towards [xxx] , another vehicle made a left turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. As a result, the vehicle t-boned the vehicle that was making a left turn, then the contact's vehicle came to a stop, and the other vehicle was flipped over. The airbag deployed, the cover corner then cut the contact hand and tore her tendons. The contact suffered injuries to the chest when she impacted the steering wheel, her heart was bruised, and the bottom of her lungs collapsed. The contact was taken to the hospital by an ambulance. A police report was filed. The contact was still receiving medical attention and physical therapy. There were no other people injured in the accident. The vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were completed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).