Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer

15 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2012

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the contact crashed into the side of another vehicle. The contact stated that the force of the impact caused the vehicle to bounce off the second vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The passenger sustained injuries to the left ankle and knees, as well as a broken thumb. The contact was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. The vehicle was not inspected for the cause of failure nor repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 122,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2006

: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, there was a momentary loss of vehicle control, the vehicle struck a nearby tree stump, and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but no injuries were sustained. There was moderate damage to the front of the vehicle. The police were alerted, and a report was taken. The manufacturer was alerted.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2005

Contact stated the air bags did not deploy in a head on crash. While traveling at about 60 mph the vehicle hydro planed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed. Three people sustained injuries. A police report was taken. The dealer was contacted but offered no assistance. The manufacturer informed her they have a buyer for the vehicle, and they offered no free remedy. Vehicle was totaled.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2005

A frontal impact occurred at 40 mph as another motorist pulled out in front of me. The air bags did not deploy. The front driver seat belt did not properly restrain me and I was forced into the roof at the trim edge of the windshield, sustaining a minor scalp laceration, cervical disc damage, and a concussion. The vehicle was totaled by nationwide insurance.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/25/2004

Vehicle slipped while traveling on ice at 55 mph, causing the vehicle to strike a concrete retaining wall, and it rolled over. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2004

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front collision at 40 mph due to inclement weather. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer contacted the manufacturer.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2004

Consumer's vehicle was at a complete stop and another vehicle was coming head on which resulted in a head on collision. There was a vehicle behind consumer's vehicle which she was pushed into due to the head on collision. However, upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained major injuries.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2004

While driving to work on us 23 south bound, a lady in front of me slammed on her brakes while driving 70 mph. I swerved to avoid hitting her and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped and I ended on us 23 northbound. My airbags never deployed. All four of my tires expoded. No one was killed.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2004

While driving at 53 mph, the consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained minor injuries. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2004

Driver side air bag failed to deploy in a crash through: 1. A six foot tall wooden fence at almost 30mph, then 2. The exterior side of a 2-story home that contained the kitchen sink and plumbing fixtures, while smashing up and over the fifteen-inch concrete foundation, front-end first.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2002

Consumer states that when hit at 40mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified. Nlm.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2002

While driving at 35mph and with no warning when vehicle was hit in front center air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2001

My daughter was in a car crash. Unfortunately my daughter was at fault. She was going 55 mph and hit a car that was stopped at a light her air bag did not deploy. She has neck and back pains.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Speed was not determined, upon impact, both air bags did not deploy, dealer was notified.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While traveling 30-35 mph and as a result of an accident air bags did not deploy . Please provide further information.


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