Crash Test 2004 - 2007 Chevrolet Malibu (Side) IIHS

Chevrolet Malibu
2004-06 models
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITHOUT OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Poor
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Poor Poor Marginal Poor Acceptable
Rear passenger Acceptable Good Good Marginal

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:

The Chevrolet Malibu was redesigned for the 2004 model year. The earlier design remained in production through the 2005 model year, but was called the Chevrolet Classic and was sold only to fleets.

All 2004-06 Malibu models manufactured after February 2004 include front door trim panel changes to improve occupant protection in side-impact crashes. (Chevrolet reported that these door trim panel changes would not significantly affect side-impact performance in models without side airbags; therefore the overall side impact rating for all 2004 and later models without side airbags is the same.)

Two tests of a 2004 Malibu were conducted, one with an optional side airbag for the driver and rear passenger, and one without. A third test of a Malibu, a 2005 model, was conducted because the side airbags were changed beginning with 2005 models. These three Malibus are rated separately, except that the structural ratings for the three vehicles are based on all three tests.

Beginning with 2007 models, side curtain airbags designed to protect drivers' and front and rear passengers' heads became standard, but side airbags designed to protect drivers' and front passengers' torsos remained optional.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that serious skull fracture and/or brain injuries plus rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be likely in a crash of this severity. A fracture of the pelvis also would be possible.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that serious head injuries would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was hit by the intruding barrier, producing high head injury measures.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the window sill and window frame of the rear passenger door, producing moderately high head injury measures. Hitting the window areas should be prevented.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2004
• 2007
• Chevrolet
• Malibu
• Side
• Impact
• IIHS

[carexpertandy]

Is there also a side crash where the Malibu only has head curtain airbags for the side?

[firedemon101]

yup there is check my archives i uploaded it after this one

[carexpertandy]

No, I meant the test without torso airbags.

[firedemon101]

oh sorry i only have without side airbags and one with head curtain and torso airbags

[Annihilator1111]

the 2004-2007 Chevrolet Malibu was assembled in

Fairfax District, Kansas City, Kansas, United States

[available57]

i like the 2000 malibu better the ROCK!!!!!

[PhoenixOrion602x]

I believe that the Pontiac Solstice and the Saturn Sky (which both sit really low to the ground, and really need them) don't even offer side airbags as an option. The chevy impala has side curtains, but not torso airbags. Skimming off the top might be what American cars are all about, but not at the cost of risking peoples lives so manufacturers can save a few bucks.

[PhoenixOrion602x]

haha this just proves what junk amer. cars are and how fucked up the people are who make them. I drive an '04 Audi A4. Audi has had side curtain/torso airbags since 1998, American cars (I'm not just talking about Chevy) are just now getting around to making them standard equipment. and it's not because Audi is an expensive car, price should have nothing to do with equipping cars with life saving airbags. You make it a $500 or even a $250 option and people aren't going to opt for them.

[firedemon101]

yea but he said every car without side airbag....but remember the grand caravan got a poor rating without side airbags and that too is a minivan

[GMminivans9968]

So what do they do it?