NHTSA Complaint #11530447 — 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 3 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11530447
Vehicle 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 70,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 3
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State AL

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after her husband entered traffic at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was struck on the front driver's side by another vehicle at 45 MPH. The air bags did not deploy as a result of the collision. No warning lights were displayed on the instrument panel. A police report was filed, and three individuals were treated for injuries: the driver of the vehicle was treated for a broken collar bone, the passenger of the vehicle was treated for bruising, and the driver of the other vehicle was treated for undisclosed injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

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