Front Air Bag problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado

12 problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2002

In a frontal collision none of the air bags deployed on impact, causing injuries to driver. . Also the passenger was injured.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2002

No airbags deployed during frontal collision at 40 mph crash. Occupant of other vehicle had to be extracated from her vehicle and life flighted to medical facility.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2002

In a frontal collison while driving at 60mph none of the air bags deployed. Vehicle had major damage.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2002

Consumer states while driving at 55-60 mph, consumer t-boned another vehicle and none of the front air bags deployed. Contacted dealer and dealer is not willing to do anything.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2002

While driving at 39mph vehicle was involved in a rear end collision, and none ofthe airbags deployed.

6 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2002

While traveling on higway hit another vehicle/ vehicle in another lande to ovoid car he hit and ran into meridian strip. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. Dealership wasaware of problem.

7 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2002

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of approximately 50 mph, and neither frontal air bag deployed. Dealer / manufacurer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

8 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2002

While driving at 55 mph consumer's vehicle ran into another vehicle head-on, but none of air bags deployed. Has not contacted dealer.

9 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2002

Consumer had a head-on collision at 55 mph and neither airbag deployed. Driver and passenger suffered chest/neck and leg injuries. Vehicle was totalled. Consumer states that a person from the other vehicle was killed in the accident.

10 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2002

Frontal impact at 65mph totalled vehicle; upon impact, air bags didn't deploy. Delaer was notified.

11 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2001

Crashed into 14foot uhaul going about 65mph air bags never worked. Please advise!.

12 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2001

A two impact wreck ,with the second at 55 mph hit head on,no airbag or onstar deployment.



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