Three problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado based on all problems reported for the 2004 Colorado.
Driver/owner travelled into a parking lot, parked without incident and turned the ignition completely off. Within seconds, the driver stepped out of the vehicle, then leaned over to retrieve the key which was still in the ignition. As the driver removed key from ignition, without warning, the driver's side airbag deployed, striking him in the left cheek. The driver sustained facial burns. Paramedics and fire responded. Later, he was taken to an emergency room. Prior to this incident, the vehicle operated properly and received routine maintenance with dealer.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40 mph impact. Driver's side seat belt failed to hold the driver in place , and the driver's side air bag failed to deploy. Driver sustained injuries, and was transported to the local hospital by an ambulance. Dealer was contacted, and the vehicle is at the body shop.
The driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently when the key was turned in the ignition to start vehicle. It is currently at dealership.