Body problems of the 2004 Chevrolet 1500

A truck went tho a red light as I was under the light heading east and the other vehicle was at stop light and for unknown reason it took off hitting the front of my right fender and putting me into a spin. At first I didn't realize what happened. The my van stopped. The police asked if I was ok. I said no. I got hit in the face and right arm by the 2 air bags in front. I was the only person in the van. The air bags were broke open. Never had accident before were air bag went off. Did not know how they were supposed to look. Till I seen on the tv recalls. And they are not supposed to break open. The jell behind my right eye split. I have to see a dr. Every 6 months now to check pressure in eye for glaucoma now.

Door latch passenger side failed while driving, causing the door to swing open and passenger to almost fall out. Passenger was kept in vehichle by safety belt. No injuries but quite a frightening expierince. This is not the first latch failure on this vehicle, the drivers side door also had a latch failure approx. A year ealier. This is caused by the latch springs rusting though and the latch releasing. Spoke with other owners they have had the same problem, also spoke with the dealers repair shop, not an uncommon problem with the vehicle. Expensive to repair as well, the part is $175 plus labor for each latch.