One problem related to side/window air bag has been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Express. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When the van was involved in a pretty severe frontal crash, passenger's side air bag did deploy, but the driver's side did not. Van was traveling about 5 mph when this happened. Frontal damage totalled over $7,000 dollars. The van is being repaired. Please provide any further information.