Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Eight problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2005

While the caller was driving at 30 mph the brake failed, resulting in an accident. Another vehicle stopped in front of the caller's vehicle, and when he applied the brakes they did not work. The insurance adjuster said the main brake line to the back brakes was rusted through and caller said it was leaking fluid. The brake pedal went to the floor. There was a crash. One passenger w in callers vehicle sustained injuries. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights on the dashboard. The police came and a report was taken. Dealer has not been contacted yet. Manufacturer was called, but they have not called him back. The other vehicle had some damage to the rear, but caller's vehicle was totaled.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2003

While driving 45 mph the vehicle was broadsided by another vehicle. The drivers air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2002

I hit 2 horses on hiway 51 south-killed both horses-air bags never deployed -speed at impact approx. 50 mph.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a tree. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2000

I was in a wreck going 65 miles per hr. I crashed head on into the side of another vehicle. Extensive damage to both vehicles. My air bag did not deploy.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/08/1999

Lady ran stoplight - I t-boned her in the driver door at 45 mph. My airbags never deployed.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/11/1997

Driving at approx 55 mph another vehicle came from right stopping at stop sign, suddenly pulled out from right side of consumer vehicle, ending up hitting driver's side door. Hit head on. Air bag did not deploy/seat belt was worn at time, consumer received head/ disc/ back/ neck injuries. Dealership cannot find problem. Claim sensor was toggled, neededto get new bumper/ fan was into motor part cracked.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was traveling at 25-30mph in freezing rain and skidded into a tree. Airbag did not deploy. No injuries. Owner's manual stated that going 9-16mph impact at any angle, airbag should deploy. Consumer called dealer, and was told that at a minimum impct of 30mph airbag would deploy. Consumer will call manufacturer to investigate reason.


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