NHTSA Complaint #11472334 — 2017 CHEVROLET SONIC

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11472334
Vehicle	2017 CHEVROLET SONIC
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	July 2, 2022
Date Filed	July 5, 2022
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven at approximately 30 mph, the driver crashed into a parked vehicle. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a head laceration and right and left knee injuries which required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.

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