Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2000 Chevrolet S10

19 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet S10. While driving 26 mph around an s curve, the brakes pedal was applied, but seized. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment and creek. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and sustained neck, nose, and eye injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The cause of the failures was not determined. The failure mileage was 230,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2017

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet S10. While driving 60 mph over a patch of ice, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a street sign and pole along the highway. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back, neck, left shoulder, and chest, which required medical attention. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2011

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet S10. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The contact stated that the airbags did not deploy and the seat belts did not sustain her properly. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2011

In 2011 my husband was involved in an accident where a person turned in front of him as he was driving about 35 mph (according to the police report). His airbag did not deploy as it should have, and since that time he has suffered serious back problems. I wrote to chevy customer relations at the time, and was never given a satisfactory answer. After multiple letters and e-mails I finally gave up. Since that time my husband has had to take tylenol with codeine every single day simply to be able to accomplish day-to-day tasks.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2009

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet S10. While driving approximately 30 mph on a residential street, the contact fell asleep and crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact's vehicle ignited into flames and rendered him unconscious. He was removed from the vehicle by another individual. The ambulance, fire, and police departments were called to the scene and a report was filed. The driver was transported to the hospital and remained there for three days. He sustained minor injuries to the face. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The cause of the air bag failure has not been determined. The contact is in the process of taking photos of the destroyed vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 86,000.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2004

While driving at 40 mph consumer was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Also, no air bag warning light appeared prior to the crash. Driver wore a seat belt.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2003

The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the air bags did not deploy.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2002

Driver went to avoid fast braking truck in front. Went into the ditch, and drove front of truck into a driveway. Air bags did not deploy. Sustained injury to right shoulder, which still has not healed. Was wearing seat belt. $8300+ damage to car.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2002

While driving 45mph was involved in a collision and air bagd did not deploy, causing injuries to driver.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2001

Consumer was making a turn, saw vehicle from behind and quickly turned back around losing control, vehicle rolled and slid into another vehicle, vehicle then went airborne and rolled 4 to 6 more times, air bags did not deploy, consumer was injured with many broken bones and other extensive injuries, consumer is still in the hospital.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2001

Vehicle was involved in a head-on collison and airbags did not deploy. Consumer's son was driving, and sustained injuries to his left leg. Also, a passenger was injured.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2001

My airbags failed to deploy and now problems with chest /neck/lower back/lost teeth.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2001

While driving at about 45 mph on freeway consumer lost control and hit a concrete barrier. Upon impact, frontal airbags did not deploy.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 37 mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in injury to driver. Manufacturer has been notified.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2000

Gas pedal stuck and brakes were hard to press when trying to slow down. This caused consumer to hit a tree. Also, airbags did not deploy, and drivers side seat belt did not properly restrain. It did not lock into position, causing consumer to sustain a head injury. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving 40- 60mph applied brakes and vehicle did not slow down, causing a collision. Air bags did not deploy.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle hit another vehicle head on at 42 mph. This vehicle was declared totaled. Air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted. Signal light would come on at random. Brake pads and shoes replaced. Whenever it rained, vehicle filled with water, the carpet was ruined and had to be replaced. Windows would not roll down.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved in a 60-70 mph frontal collision in which vehicle hit a concrete wall, and driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While traveling on highway was forced off road by another vehicle. Consumer ran into a wall, and air bags did not deploy. Please provide further information.


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