Front Air Bag problems of the 1998 Chevrolet S10

11 problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2002

The vehicle hit a fence post after leaving the roadway, and damaged the front end. The consumer also broke two ribs and punctured left lung, the air bags did not experience deployment.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2002

Neither air bags deployed when consumers vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Insurance company declared vehicle as totaled. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. There was one injury.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2000

While driving about 20 mph and when passing a frozen spot on road, and crashing into bridge, none of frontal air bags deployed. Consumer had contacted manufacturer about the situation.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2000

Was driving 40mp swerved to miss a deer/lost control, and went down an embankment. Hit a tree head-on. Upon impact, neither of air bags deployed. Vehicle was totaled. Driver suffered injuries to his back and knees. Emergency room treatment.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2000

Consumer was traveling about 35mph on side street and she was in the process of turning right, and brakes locked up and vehicle ran into a pole. She has dual airbags, and neither airbag deployed. Consumer was hurt.

6 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2000

While consumer was traveling about 15mph he was hit by another vehicle and went into a tree. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. Consumer will contact GMC.

7 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/14/1998

Was traveling about 20-25mph when started to brake for a stop. Hit a truck on the side as it started to move. Neither air bag deployed upon impact. No injuries.

8 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/03/1998

Consumer was traveling 45-50mph when a deer appeared on the road, deer was hit. Vehicle went into an embankment on the right side towards trees. Entire front demolished. Neither air bag deployed. The seat belts did not restrain the driver. Driver sustained injuries to the face & body.

9 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/11/1997

Consumer was involved in a rear end collision while traveling 45 to 50 mph. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed in which the driver's side occupant was injured.

10 Front Air Bag problem

Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 40mph, and neither driver's or passenger's airbag deployed. Dealer said vehicle was not going fast enough for airbags to deploy.

11 Front Air Bag problem

Consumer was driving on a road when vehicle was hit by another vehicle, causing first vehicle to go into an enbankment. Neither air bags have deployed. Dealer notified and informed consumer to call NHTSA auto hot line.


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