TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZ. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, BACK, NECK, LEFT GROIN AND LEFT SHOULDER. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BLURRED VISION AND NUMBNESS IN THE LEFT ARM. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED …
2013 chevrolet Cruze airbags problems
severe 39 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
39
Recalls
0
Crashes
27
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
JUST A SHORT TIME AFTER I BOUGHT THIS CAR, WHICH I LOVE, I HIT A DEER. I WAS GOING 45 MPH AT THE TIME AND THE IMPACT DID $10,000 DAMAGE BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF. THANKFULLY I WAS NOT HURT AND I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. TO THIS DAY THE CAR JUST ISN'T THE SAME. *TR
THE ROAD WAS ICY AND I SLAMMED INTO BACK OF DUMP TRUCK THAT ALREADY CRASHED INTO FENCE OF CEMETERY,AND MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED (I COULDV'E BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT) BUT I WASN'T. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 chevrolet Cruze?
It's a meaningful issue. 39 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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