Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Astro

Six problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2006

: the contact stated while driving 25 mph towards an intersection the vehicle was impacted by another vehicle and then crashed to a light post. The airbags did not deploy and the driver seat belt did not restrain the contact who impacted the steering wheel. The air bags and seat belts warning lights did not illuminated prior the impact. The police department reported the accident and the fire department evacuated the contact to the nearest hospital. A child riding on the passenger side was restrained by the seat belt and suffered no injuries, however the first impact occurred on the passenger side. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer. The inoperable vehicle was towed to the owner residence.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2005

Dt: consumer reports: she had an automobile accident and the air bags failed to deploy. She was going approx. 30 mph when she hit someone with the front end of her vehicle. She was told by the wrecker service that her sensor was hit. A mechanic also told her that the sensor was hit and the air bags should have deployed.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2003

I own a 1998 Astro van. I was involved in a head on collision . My air bags did not deploy, nor did my seat belts restrain me from hitting the steering wheel. My son was not restrained either. We both had injuries. Estimate cost of repairs 7-8,000. 00 worth the damage. There is severe frame damage that requires a sub frame to be replaced. I need to know if this is a ongoing problem with front end collisons that the air bags do not deploy, or does the seat belt not restrain you?.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/05/1999

While going 35-45mph another vehicle hit driver on front side. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Also, front passenger's seat belt webbing became undone. Rear passenger sustained some injuries & needed stitches at emergency room. Everyone suffered some whiplash.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/13/1999

While driving on highway had a head-on collision with another automobile, hitting the other automobile on the driver's side. Driver's air bag did not deploy, and driver sustained injuries.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved in a 55 mph frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.


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