Front Air Bag problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Astro

Five problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2003

Chevrolet Astro van mark iii conversion - accident, abs failed to correct fish tailing, front airbags did not open on frontal impact.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2001

Consumer's vehicle was at a stop light. Then, was traveling 10mph, going through a green light, and was hit by another vehicle. Upon impact, passenger's seat belt failed to deploy.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/05/1998

There was no deployment of air bags when vehicle was involved in an inter-sectional crash, traveling about 50-55 mph with damages to the center right front. The vehicle has not been repaired.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/18/1996

Consumer rea ended a car in front, both air bags didn't deploy.

5 Front Air Bag problem

While at a complete stop vehicle was rear ended at 50 mph . Upon impact, vehicle was pushed forward, and rear ended the vehicle in front. None of the air bags deployed, and driver sustained back and neck injuries.


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