Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Nine problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the 2000 Cavalier.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2013

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the driver crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver was killed. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 130,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2004

A deer ran in front of the consumer while driving, consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and hit a tree. Upon impact, both frontal airbags did not deploy. No injuries reported. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2004

The windshield exploded while driving. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained head and back injuries, and were transported by ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2003

On 8/21/03 I was involed in a accident where my car rolled and the car intially hit front end first and neither driver nor passenger air bags did not deployed.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2003

While driving 30 mph the consumer's vehicle was hit on the passenger side by another vehicle. The drivers side air bag did not deploy.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2002

Frontal crash of moderate severity, air bags failed to deploy.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2001

Was pulling out to make a left turn when another vehicle hit front passenger's side head-on. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver was injured, and taken in for emergency room treatment. Then, was released. Has pictures.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2001

While driving 15 mph consumer applied brakes, brakes did not engage, vehicle hit another vehicle, and airbagsdid not deploy.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving at 40-45 mph an accident occurred. The vehicle skidded on an icy road, and hit a gaurdrail. Upon impact, the driver's airbag did not deploy. There were no injuries.


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