Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

14 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/21/2010

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving approximately 40 mph the air bag light illuminated on the dashboard. The contact stated the air bag came out partially from the steering column. The air bag did not deploy, it came out but when back into place. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they refused to do the work unless the contact pays for the repairs. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 164,192.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2010

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated the air bag did not deploy, but it started to come out. The contact was not in an accident at the time. The contact had the dealer inspect the vehicle and was told that there were no problems found with the airbag. The failure mileage and current mileages was 164000.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2003

While driving at 20 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision, air bags did not deploy. As a result consumer hit head on the steering wheel. Dealer notified.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2003

While driving at approximately 35 mph the vehicle was involved in a front-end collision. The seat belt did not restrain the driver and the air bags failed to deploy causing the driver's stomach to hit the steering wheel and her head to hit the interior of the vehicle. The consumer learned there was a recall regarding the seat belts. (03v117000).

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2002

My son hit a fence and then a light pole, front end bent in, axle broke, frame bent, he hit the steering wheel and air bag did not deploy. Seat belt did not catch either. I would like to know what to do. Dt.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2002

My brother had a front end collision and rollover and the air bags did not deploy.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/17/1999

The vacuum and egr valve caused the problem with brake failure. Brakes felt like pushing on a brick when going downhill. Was making squealing noises. Had no brakes. Vehicle went over an embankment & flipped. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Dealer informed owner of intermittent problems with brakes. Driver has back problem due to accident.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/06/1999

Was coming to red light after traveling 40mph & proceeded to apply brakes to slow down. Brake pedal went to floor. The vehicle failed to stop. Rearended vehicle in front. The air bags failed to deploy at time of impact.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/01/1999

While driving 30 mph vehicle broadsided another vehicle and driver's airbag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. No prior problems with airbags system.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/07/1998

Consumer was driving at approximately 25 mph, hit panel of a truck with front end of vehicle, driver's seatbelt unlatched itself unexpectedly. Dual airbags did not deploy, causing head injuries and large bruises. Consumers vehicle also hit a metal traffic light pole that.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/02/1998

During frontal impact at 45 mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/02/1997

Air bags failed to deploy during head on collision.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While traveling down a driveway at 20 mph, an animal jumped out in front of the vehicle. The driver swerved to avoid an accident and hit a tree. The driver suffered a concussion, due to the air bags not deploying. Please provide any additional information.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While in an frontal accident at hight speed, air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information.



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