Air Bag On-off Switch problems of the 1997 Chevrolet 1500

Two problems related to air bag on-off switch have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2013

Passenger side air bag key switched in off position. The passenger side bag deployed, the steering wheel one did not. There was no accident, no road conditions, and the weather was fair. We were not injured but shocked us. I quickly stopped the truck to air out the contents of the air bag in the cab.

2 Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2001

Transmission went out on consumer while they were driving. Bearing splintered, causing metal pieces into transmission oil, the reaction carrier, overrunning clutch, clutch support, over clutch race, and torque converter all failed. Left rear door panel bad, rattle in side door, rear side door repaired, right side doors trim panels become loose, door panles replaced, side door panel rattles. Vehicle having electrical problems, rear tail lights not at same height, left window switch replaced, doors locked with keys in vehicle, interior lights come on while driving, battery failed five times, antitheft light on radio causing it not to work. Air conditioner was blowing hot air and vent would not adjust from side to side. Windows kept getting stuck. Air bag light illuminated. Power steering was noisy, dealer repaired power steering, power steering became noisy again. Rear shoes were replaced. Service engine soon light illuminated.


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