Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Astro

Seven problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2002

This vehicle was involved in 3 accidents all with the front end. The air bags never deployed in any of the accidents. 2 of the accidents were dead center hits. 1 accident involved the bumper. Ph **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**769300.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2000

Driver rearend vehicle in front with a 35mph - 40 mph impact due to brake failure. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, and driver's seatbelt did not lock up, causing loss of protection and injuries.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/23/1997

Vehicle was impacted at 12:00 position at speed 25mph, driver's side airbag did not deploy.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/20/1997

During frontal impact, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. Speed unknown.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

When applying brakes on dry pavement pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and the driver's seat belt did not lock up. Please give any further details.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved in a right side impact collision totaling the vehicle in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 50mph, 9:00 on front bumper, dual airbags failed to deploy.


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