Air Bag Light On problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina

Seven problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2003

While driving the vehicles air bag light illuminated. The dealer has been notified.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2002

While driving air bag light became illuminated. Have not contacted dealership.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/28/1999

Airbag indicator light on instrument cluster always on, indicating that airbag is non-operational. Dealer cited a technical service bulletin on service order, but repairs quoted to be paid by owner. Problem is related to high resistance in the wiring harness for the airbag. I have talked with other owners of 1997 Lumina's who have had the same problem (people I work with). This is too common of a problem to be left as a TSB. This should be corrected (recall or otherwise). I have a complaint with Chevrolet customer service as well (complaint file #990567661) if the airbag is non-operational because of this, any passenger riding in my vehicle is not protected by a supposed safety feature for which insurance companies provide discounts. I have noticed a single airbag TSB across many 1997 Chevrolet models in my online searches. I think this is an extremely widespread problem that should be addressed.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/13/1999

Air bag lights stays on, the dealer cleared connection, cleared codes and also replaced passenger side module but the lightis still on .

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/18/1999

Vehicle has experienced brake problems, front rotors have been replaced twice, front brake pads have been replaced, rear shoes glazed. Steering gear replaced due to consumer losing power steering while driving, power steering pump was replaced, rack was also replaced. Water pump was leaking and was replaced. Air bag light illuminated, dealer stated sir coil inoperative.

6 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/31/1996

Air bag light continually on, consumer took vehicle in for repair and while in for repair false deployment of air bag causing damage to vehicle's interior. (attorney for consumer).

7 Air Bag Light On problem

While starting vehicle air bag indicator light would flash seven times and stay on. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.




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