One problem related to side/window air bag has been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving on highway, consumer's vehicle skidded from the right to the left lane. Without warning the driver's side air bag fully deployed while the passenger side air bag partially deployed. Consumer's visibility was completely blocked resulting in car crashing into the guardrail. Both air bags deployed and were fully deflated before impact.