Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Chevrolet Silverado - part 2

Service air bag warning light has been on since 2007, when vehicle was still under warranty. Has been to bob grimm Chevrolet in morton, IL for this same problem approx 9 times. I no longer live in the vicinity of this dealer, and wouldn't want them working on it again since they have been unable to repair multiple times. Written communication to gm all the way up to ceo has not resolved this issue. Jack schmitt Chevrolet in o'fallon, IL did a diagnostic and reported the air bag in my vehicle is used. Nobody has ever worked on the truck regarding the air bag except bob grimm Chevrolet. My understanding is when this light is on, the air bag will not deploy, endangering my life.

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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the air bag indicator has remained illuminated for over one year. She found that if the air bag indicator is illuminated, the air bags will not deploy. The dealer has previously repaired the vehicle, but the failure persists. The contact discovered online that there were a couple of consumers with the same issue. The vehicle will be repaired, but the dealer does not know if they will perform the repair. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 43,000.

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: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in an accident on dry roads. Two vehicles collided in front of the contact, causing an emergency braking situation. The contact collided with the rear of the second vehicle, and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured in the accident. An independent repair shop was consulted and they were unable to duplicate the problem.

Direct frontal impact with side of car that ran red light. Air bag did not deploy. Speed was approximately 40-50 mph.

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On Jan. 10 of 2006 I lost control of my 2004 chevy Silverado while I was driving on icy road. I hit a concrete divider head on. My concern is that the air bag never deployed even though the damage to the truck was quite big. I was given a estimate of $9820 of damage because they have to replace the body frame. Even with all this damage my airbag never deployed.

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My father, who is a mechanic, had a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado hd in perfect condition. On a Sunday afternoon with clear conditions, he was traveling to an apple orchard in connecticut. Traveling about 30 m. P. H. , he noticed a large vehicle backing out of a driveway. As a dump truck operator, he is well aware of the limited visibility in this particular vehicle and how difficult it would be for the vehicle to stop. So, he pushed the brakes in his vehicle and the brakes went all the way to the floor without any response. Realizing his brakes had failed, he immediately realized he needed to avoid colliding with the second vehicle. His quick response and experience behind the wheel allowed him to miss the second vehicle. He didn't want to hit the vehicle because he would have impacted the drivers side. Instead, his truck bolted into a stone wall, flipped and ended up in between two trees. His air bags never deployed. He landed in the yard of someone's home and the homeowner called the police. The police sited in his police report that the air bag failed and the brakes appeared to fail as well. My father ended up with a few scrapes and bruises and he is just glad everyone involved was alright. Chevrolet never took responsibility for this matter. His insurance company indicated that they would pursue legal action but it would be a long, difficult process. On the consumer protection website, it does indicate that Chevrolet had recalled a few of their vehicles because of anti-lock problems. However, the incident involving my father is due to entire brake failure. My fathers main mission now is to get the word out to prevent this from occurring to anyone else. As a mechanic, he always kept his vehicles in tip-top shape making sure everything was in good working order and free of dirt, debris or salt in the winter. It would be appreciated if you could look into this matter to prevent this unfortunate incident from happening to someone else.

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The contact stated while traveling at 65 mph he fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle was involved in a crash, it hit a guard rail. This was a frontal impact, and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled.

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The contact stated the company truck that he drove was involved in an accident. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The entire front end of the vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained injuries. He bruised his chest, shin and tore the tendon in his ankle. There had been no accidents in this vehicle prior to this. A police report was taken at the scene.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving on a steep curve he had to panic brake to avoid going over an embankment. The brakes locked and would not allow the vehicle to slow down or stop. The vehicle hit the ground and proceeded to flip over. The vehicle is equipped with driver and passenger side air bags. Upon impact the front air bags did not deploy. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine why the brakes locked up or why the air bags did not deploy. He has not contacted the manufacturer or the service dealer.

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.

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I had an accident on Tuesday sept. 20, 2005 driving my 2005 chevy pickup k2500 hd 4 wheel drive. I lost control and went off highway striking a city dumpster headon and moving the dumpster approximately 50-60 ft. By police report and than going back on highway and crossing all 4 lanes before the truck stopped. My truck was totaled but my airbag never deployed. I was unconscious and was airlifted to vanderbilt hospital in nashville TN. Why didn't my airbag deploy with a headon crash of this force? this seems to be a defect in the product. I received a 4 inch cut across the bottom of my chin that required several stitches and very sore from my head down my right leg. Still following up with doctors. . . .

The contac owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision while traveling 65 mph on August 28, 2005. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights on indicating there was a problem with the air bag system. The contact stated another vehicle lost control of and hit the side of contact's vehicle, causing it to hit the center median. The consumer contacted the dealership and the manufacturer.

Traffic came to quick stop I did a rapid push on the brake pedal and nothing happened no brake lock at all and rear ended the person in front of me, causing major damage to front of my vehicle and my air bag did not even deploy.

2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The consumer was in an accident on August 23, 2005. While driving 40 mph. A deer came onto the road, consumer's vehicle swerved to avoid it, and went into ravine. Took out two trees. This damaged the front end of the vehicle. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was driven home, and is currently at the auto body shop. There has been no determination as to why the air bags did not deploy. A police report taken. The consumer sustained injuries. She bruised the chest, and she had a bulging disc I neck near spinal cord.

Air bags did not deploy upon impact.

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The contact's vehicle was pulling a trailer. When he applied brake pressure the vehicle failed to stop before striking another vehicle in the rear end. There was damage to both vehicles. However, no one was injured. A police report was taken at the scene. He took the vehicle to the dealer. A manufacturer's representative inspected the vehicle. Collected crash data from the vehicle computer, which indicated when brake pressure was applied the vehicle accelerated. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The contact traded the vehicle after the accident. The air bags failed to deploy. Updated 03/09/06.

Contact's vehicle was involved in accident while going 15-35 mph. The impact was focused on the middle left of the vehicle. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. She had not taken vehicle to a service dealer yet. She tried to call, but she did not talk to anyone. Updated 11/16/2006 - the consumer explained that she may have been going anywhere from 15-35 mph. The brakes were not applied prior to the accident.

There was an accident on June 1, 2005. Upon impact, the driver's side frontal airbag failed to deploy. The passenger side airbag had been turned off. The driver sustained minor injuries. The consumer rear ended a trailer. . A police report was taken. No airbag warning light came on. Updated 11/02/05.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The air bags did not deploy. The crash was a rollover and the bumper was bent in. Contact thought that if the bumper got bent in the air bags were suppose to deploy. Her husband was not wearing seat belt. They do know that speed was a factor in the accident. Police report and photographs are available.

While driving 40 mph vehicle crashed into a store front. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. No injuries reported.

A piece of furniture was located in the middle of the highway while driving, causing the driver to hit the furniture. Driver lost control of a vehicle ,and it crashed into a concrete wall. Driver's side seat belt failed, and the airbags did not deploy. Driver refused medical attention at that time and went to the hospital on his own. Vehicle was towed by the insurance company.

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While driving 20 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause had not been determined at this time. This information was provided by ricky's wife karen flimp.

While driving approximately 20 mph driver lost control of the vehicle and it crashed into a brick wall. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained major injuries, and was transported to the hospital by a helicopter. The vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection.

Air bag failed to deploy, after minor side impact. After traveling 20-30 feet away from the side impact crash site the consumer frontal impact crushed her vehicle. Neither the front or the side airbag deployed.

While traveling at 55 mph consumer left the freeway and struck a large pile of dirt. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained head and back injuries. Was taken to the emergency room. The vehicle was totaled.

Air bags failed to deploy in a 45 mph front end collision on my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado.

Consumer's, vehicle was rear ended while driving 50 mph. The vehicle was force into a spin and then, it hit a concrete road divider. Upon impact, neither frontal air bags deployed. Driver sustained injuries, and had to be transported to a local hospital. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. The consumer stated that the seat belt did not keep her from hitting her chest on the steering wheel. After the front and the back of the vehicle hit the concrete divider the air bags did not deploy.

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving at 25-30 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Recall 02v178000 was issued. Manufacturer was not willing to assist the consumer.

: the contact stated while at stop sign, a van hit the contact's vehicle on the front driver's side. Upon impact, the airbag did not deploy.

: the contact stated while stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle was hit on the driver's side front end. The air bags did not deploy. Seat belts were in use however back and neck injuries were sustained. The impact was so severe; both passenger tires came off the rims and dug into the pavement. The police were on scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to dealer, upon inspection no determination could be made why the air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 05/16/06.

While driving 55 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a front collision. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head injuries due to his head hitting the steering wheel. The Chevrolet testers came to inspect the vehicle. They concluded that the impact was not hard enough nor was the vehicle going fast enough for the air bag to deploy.

2001 Chevrolet pickup involved in a crash with a tree and air bag did not deploy. Drive sustained severe injury to mouth by hitting steering wheel, displacing five lower front teeth causing extensive pain having teeth repositioned.

While driving consumer was towing a trailerthe driver's side rear tire treads separated from the trailer. Consumer was not able to maintain control of the vehicle, and collided into a concrete barrier. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Passenger sustained head injuries, and was transported to a hospital by an ambulance. Vehicle and trailer were totaled.

I purchased a new Chevrolet Silverado truck on 8/15/2003. I drove it 15,000 miles and the transmission went out and was replaced. On another trip returning from denver to durango I was driving on a mountain road when the back wheels suddenly, without warning locked up. This caused the truck to go into an uncontrolled skid and I crashed into the side of the mountain. The truck bounced back into the road and almost forced other cars off the highway. The opposite side of the highway was very steep with no guardrail. Had I skidded that direction, I would have tumbled some 200 feet or more. To add to this the airbags did not deploy upon direct frontal impact with the mountain. All of this information was noted in the colorado highway patrol accident report # 908fzeh21p. General motors has accepted responsibility but 10+ weeks later has not replaced the totaled truck!.

While driving 45-55 mph consumer's vehicle was rear-end by a tractor trailer. Pushing consumer's vehicle off road and into a ditch, front end first. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Both the driver and the passenger sustained injuries. The driver injured his neck, back, hips and pelvis. The passenger injured her right shoulder, chest, back and hips.