Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a car accident on September 11, 2005 while driving 50-55 mph. It was a head on collision. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. The consumer had not contacted the dealer or manufacturer.

Consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and there was oil on highway. Consumer lost control of the vehicle, and it hit a guardrail. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of prooblem. Driver received back and neck injuries.

My 2000 Chevrolet Silverado truck was involved in a head-on collision on may 19, 01. Vehichle was traveling at approximately 40 mph. When vehichle was struck head-on and knocked approximately 23 ft. Backwards onto the shoulder of roadway. Upon impact driver side airbag did not deploy. Driver of truck recieved contusions, abrasions, and bruising resulting from contact with steering column and dash panel. Both vehichles involved in crash were determined to be total losses.