Air Bag Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Table 1 shows six common air bag related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag (four problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Chevrolet Monte Carlo


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving 55 mph steering wheel locked up. Consumer tried to unlock it but was unable to do so. Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer lost control of the vehicle, and hit a median steel barrier.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

Consumer stated that while the automobile was sitting in the driveway, the air bag began to inflate on the driver's side. However, on the passenger's side it did not inflate, it is still intact. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who stated that they had no answer as what made the air bag   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway when another vehicle veered into consumer's lane. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.   Read details...


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