Camaro meets pole, passenger airbag doesn't deploy.... -_- - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

baLListica45 · 01-18-2015, 08:07 PM

Monday my husband (twoblindsheep on the forums) and I were driving in the rain and fog at night. He was driving, didn't know the road and it's notorious for it's twists and sharp turns and it didn't help that the area isn't lit. We took a turn too fast, car lost traction. In every effort to slow the vehicle, he downshifted to third gear, as the car was sliding into the ditch the clutch stuck to the floor (as it has done before on several occasions and has been mentioned to the local dealership), the brakes went soft, the e-brake was pulled in an intense effort to slow the vehicle. When the first impact was made into the ditch, all 4 curtain airbags deployed. After the second head on impact (at about 42mph) into the electrical pole, the driver's side airbag deployed, however, the passenger side airbag did not even though it had an occupant. I have notified Chevrolet and waiting for a return call as well as filed a complaint with ODI-NHTSA. Wondering where the airbag sensors are on the front? What do you guys think?

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Muscle Car Memories · 01-18-2015, 08:11 PM

To me it looks totaled and from what your saying no one was hurt and your especially lucky since the drivers side airbag didnt deploy....Could have been worse all the way around.

Twoblindsheep · 01-18-2015, 08:13 PM

the drivers side airbag did deploy.. i know.. my face was in it

ToolFan66 · 01-18-2015, 08:14 PM

Sounds like someone was driving too fast in crappy weather.. Second impact at 42mph when you hit the pole?

Glad you guys are okay, I have nothing on the airbag, it should have deployed if you were sitting in the seat..

baLListica45 · 01-18-2015, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Twoblindsheep

the drivers side airbag did deploy.. i know.. my face was in it

SMH.. too soon babe.. too soon... but lol for serious hun?

jasonsk287 · 01-18-2015, 08:15 PM

Glad you're both okay, that's terrifying, keep us updated!

baLListica45 · 01-18-2015, 08:17 PM

Yes, he didn't know the road, that turn is an especially bad one.. he isn't used to how my car handles, we actually made the turn then went off our side of the road, hit the ditch and slid about 75yards.. i'll post pics of the crash site.

ToolFan66 · 01-18-2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonsk287

Glad you're both okay, that's terrifying, keep us updated!

This^^^ I would like to know what they say about the airbag...

oldfriend · 01-18-2015, 08:20 PM

It doesn't look good
The black box will tell them ( Homever they are ) all the info about what happen , speed , angle , what / & what the driver did after the moment the car lock the wheels until the final impact
But no , it doesn't look any good
Just wait and see what they come up with , then take a refreshed look into what really happen , and only then , and if asked polictilly answer any question , be carefull with what you say when hotheaded !

ToolFan66 · 01-18-2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by baLListica45

Yes, he didn't know the road, that turn is an especially bad one.. he isn't used to how my car handles and we entered the turn at approx 56mph, we actually made the turn then went off our side of the road, hit the ditch and slid about 75yards.. i'll post pics of the crash site.

That's some scary sh1t, seriously glad you guys are ok.. I did the same thing many years ago in California, didn't know the road, hit some loose gravel, and in the ditch I went...

Angrybird 12 · 01-18-2015, 08:22 PM

Glad everyone is ok. Have you noticed at any time the passenger sensor said off when you were sitting in the seat? I know people have had issues with the passenger seat sensor not working or taking too much weight to activate it.
Would it have been possible also when you had the side impact you came out of the seat just enough to deactivate the passenger air bag?
The black box info may show if it deactivated after the first impact.

PalmerGA · 01-18-2015, 08:23 PM

That sucks! Glad you're both okay! Take it a little easier on wet road though.

baLListica45 · 01-18-2015, 08:28 PM

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BluePhoenix · 01-18-2015, 08:33 PM

Glad that you both are okay. That sounded like it was one heck of a bad crash. Wish you luck in talking to GM about it and that is a major safety hazard that the airbag didn't deploy.
Must say the car absorbed impact and held together pretty well.

01-18-2015, 08:07 PM	#1
baLListica45 Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 33	Camaro meets pole, passenger airbag doesn't deploy.... -_- Monday my husband (twoblindsheep on the forums) and I were driving in the rain and fog at night. He was driving, didn't know the road and it's notorious for it's twists and sharp turns and it didn't help that the area isn't lit. We took a turn too fast, car lost traction. In every effort to slow the vehicle, he downshifted to third gear, as the car was sliding into the ditch the clutch stuck to the floor (as it has done before on several occasions and has been mentioned to the local dealership), the brakes went soft, the e-brake was pulled in an intense effort to slow the vehicle. When the first impact was made into the ditch, all 4 curtain airbags deployed. After the second head on impact (at about 42mph) into the electrical pole, the driver's side airbag deployed, however, the passenger side airbag did not even though it had an occupant. I have notified Chevrolet and waiting for a return call as well as filed a complaint with ODI-NHTSA. Wondering where the airbag sensors are on the front? What do you guys think? __________________ <> My girl: 2014 Camaro SS <>

01-18-2015, 08:14 PM	#4
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	Sounds like someone was driving too fast in crappy weather.. Second impact at 42mph when you hit the pole? Glad you guys are okay, I have nothing on the airbag, it should have deployed if you were sitting in the seat.. __________________ KooKs LT Headers, Borla S-Type cat back, RotoFab CAI, Bo White PTB, RMCR tune...

01-18-2015, 08:15 PM	#6
jasonsk287 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 404	Glad you're both okay, that's terrifying, keep us updated! __________________ 2012 Camaro 1LT Summit White/Black Rally Stripes Ordered 8/21/11, built 9/22/11, delivered 10/7/11

01-18-2015, 08:17 PM	#7
baLListica45 Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 33	Yes, he didn't know the road, that turn is an especially bad one.. he isn't used to how my car handles, we actually made the turn then went off our side of the road, hit the ditch and slid about 75yards.. i'll post pics of the crash site. __________________ <> My girl: 2014 Camaro SS <>

01-18-2015, 08:22 PM	#11
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Glad everyone is ok. Have you noticed at any time the passenger sensor said off when you were sitting in the seat? I know people have had issues with the passenger seat sensor not working or taking too much weight to activate it. Would it have been possible also when you had the side impact you came out of the seat just enough to deactivate the passenger air bag? The black box info may show if it deactivated after the first impact. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

01-18-2015, 08:11 PM	#2
Muscle Car Memories Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS,6 Speed,NPP Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 1,842	To me it looks totaled and from what your saying no one was hurt and your especially lucky since the drivers side airbag didnt deploy....Could have been worse all the way around.

01-18-2015, 08:13 PM	#3
Twoblindsheep [COTW 1/6/14] Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scott AFB/STL Posts: 2,004	the drivers side airbag did deploy.. i know.. my face was in it

01-18-2015, 08:20 PM	#9
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	It doesn't look good The black box will tell them ( Homever they are ) all the info about what happen , speed , angle , what / & what the driver did after the moment the car lock the wheels until the final impact But no , it doesn't look any good Just wait and see what they come up with , then take a refreshed look into what really happen , and only then , and if asked polictilly answer any question , be carefull with what you say when hotheaded !

01-18-2015, 08:23 PM	#12
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	That sucks! Glad you're both okay! Take it a little easier on wet road though. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

01-18-2015, 08:28 PM	#13
baLListica45 Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 33	__________________ <> My girl: 2014 Camaro SS <>

01-18-2015, 08:33 PM	#14
BluePhoenix Drives: 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,278	Glad that you both are okay. That sounded like it was one heck of a bad crash. Wish you luck in talking to GM about it and that is a major safety hazard that the airbag didn't deploy. Must say the car absorbed impact and held together pretty well. __________________ 2023 Camaro 2SS 1LE Summit White 1100 - 3/23/2023 2000 - 3/27/2023 3000 - 3/28/2023 3400 - 4/12/2023 — 4/24 TPW 3800 - 4/28/2023 5000 - 5/30/2023 6000 - 6/03/2023 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2L Black