Air Bag Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier - part 2

I have had russ delen look at the defect with the airbag. They said they replaced a wire. The light continues to come on. I'm concerned that if there is a crash, if the airbag will work! for my safty, please help me take care of this problem! thank you, donald w. Setser.

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While driving, consumer began braking due to a water main break up ahead, another vehicle pulled in front of her, so she slammed on her brakes, both driver and passenger airbags violently deployed injurying both people, and it was after the airbag deployment when consumer hit the vehicle in front of her, consumer is still suffering from injuries, the day after accident the consumer received recall 98v146, however the manufacturer is denying any responsibility for what happened.

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The consumer slammed on the brake to avoid a collision and almost simultaneously the air bags violently deployed causing the driver to rear end the vehicle ahead of it, the deployment burned both of the drivers upper arms and forearms, cut and bruised the chin, broke one tooth and loosed porcelain bridge, damaged esophagus and damaged sternum, the passenger sustained burns to the face and damage to the right eardrum, the next day the consumer recieved recall 98v-146 for inadvertent air bag deployment . Nlm.

Hit brakes, airbag deployed, causing accident, gm was contacted, upon their investigation, no fault, lack of evidents, evidents was destroyed at deployment of airbag.

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In 53000 miles: spontaneous airbag deployment, computer failure, valve train failure.

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The airbags on the vehicle in questions were supposed to be repaired due to a recall. They instead deployed under 5 m. P. H. When the car ahead was bumped. The only damage to either car was the damage caused by the airbag. It shattered the windshield and jammed the moon roof open. The airbag also slightly injured the driver ( scraping & bruising her chin ). Chevrolet initially provided kristen with a cost free rental car and promised to fix the vehicle. Overnight their position changed. They took back the rental car and have been " bouncing " the claim from department to department causing the car to be untouched for more than 9 days now. The car was purchased at voss but now sits in smedley's Chevrolet's - vandalia, ohio - lot.

Also had to have driver's door realigned, side mirror realigned, seat belts replaced, seat belt covers replaced, windshield wipers replaced, and the airbags were recalled. Also, this car still runs rough but, they can't seem to duplicate the problem.

Rack and pinion steering went out- was later a recall. Head gasket cracked leaking oil and antifreeze. Airbag recall.

Loss of steering and air bags deployed before vehicle came into contact with anything. Regarding jannie welch. Prior to the accident a recall was issued and was repair by the dealer on oct. 7, 1998. The vehicle tape player sounded garbled and the speakers were not very loud. The horn wire inside the steering column broke. A leaking seal within the power steering shaft caused a whining sound. (bradley banks attorney for client).

Vehicle was rear-ended by 92 astro van, est speed 30-40 mph. At time of collision, our vehicle was stopped and the other driver didn't apply their brakes at anytime before or after collision. Resulting in vehicle being totalled with an estimated cost of repair over $6300. Our airbags were replaced due to recall by jet chev last spring/summer. Neither airbag deployed in this accident.

False deployment of air bag caused loss of control and injury to consumer's face,neck and back.

Air bag deployed while daugher was sitting still at the red light. Consumer indicated that air bag deployed prematurely. Consumer stated after air bag deployed, vehicle went foward and struck a van, there were 2 injuries in consumers vehicle, the windshield shattered due to air bag covering on passenger side.

False deployment of air bags caused damage to vehicle (undercarriage) when consumer had to drive off road.

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False deployment of air bag caused damage to vehicle.

Recall 98v146000 98026; the dealer was contacted and is unaware of the problem, and they have no information regarding the recall, dealer cannot duplicate the problem. (ron craft 281-427-9525). Dealer reported that the vehicle had already been repaired.

Vehicle was sold without knowledge of recall #98v-146. Mjs.

I have had this problem for two years. I had it fixed on 08/10/1998. I received the recall for the calibration in the air bags computer in oct 98. I took my car to bay Chevrolet (6970 n. Military hwy. Norfolk, va 23518)(757-855-2261) on 08/22/1998. The mileage at this time was 31,491. They reprogrammed the air bag sdm and replaced the horn assembly. The vehicle was still under warranty at this time. I called them back in Nov 99 when problem was reoccurring. Vehicle was no longer under warranty and to have it fixed would have cost me $600+ dollars. I feel it should be fixed for free, since problem keeps reoccurring. Problem is still not fixed at this time.

Low speed collision and false deployment of air bags resulting in damage to vehicle and burns to arms and face.

Sdm (air bag) failed prior to recall notification.

False deployment of both air bags resulted in vehicle collision, airbags failed prior to recall.

During vehicle collision injuries resulted from air bag deployment failure.

Vehicle went over small pot hole causing false deployment of air bag resulting in cut over consumer's eye and loss of vision, other passenger received cuts on hands and face.

False deployment of air bag during low impact, low speed collision, causing damage to vehicle and loss of vision to consumer from air bag gas.

False deployment of air bag caused injury to left arm.

Air bag: drivng approximately 65mph down the expressway when the air bag went off for no reason, and cracked the entire windshield. Dealer say they can't find any reason why this air bag deployed.

False deployment of air bag while car was in park.

False deployment of air bag caused severe injuries including brain damage to 8 year old child. (attorney for consumer).

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier air bags deployed for no reason. An inspection revealed no mechanical reason for the deployment of the air bag. Also, the sunroof was inoperative. The consumer was informed her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall for the air bag.

Vehicle's air bags malfunctioned on two occasions, one incident during collision no deployment of air bag and the other incident false deployment of air bag which damaged vehicle.

False deployment of air bags causing damage to interior of vehicle.

I believe that they should have told me about these recalls when I bought the car. I travel 17 miles or more to and from work each day on the freeway. I would like to have this fixed ASAP. No safety defect listed.

The car has front airbags, the rear seat folds down to extend the trunk area. This can be done by pulling the strap with one finger . Where do I safely secure a rear facing infant car seat and a two month old child? in calling the dealer I was told of the complicated lengthy process required to get permission to remove the airbag. Then there is a $500 charge which I can't afford. Can she safely ride in this new car tomorrow? which is worse a minor rear end accident which could drop the seat on top of the car seat and child, or an accident capable of deploying the airbag and probably causing the seat to drop.

The airbag modules were no loger functional whicm may result in the unit not working.

Received recall notification 98v146 in August 98. Consumer has contacted the dealer weekly after receipt of recall . Dealer has not received the parts.

False deployment of air bags resulted in damage to vehicle.