Table 1 shows eight common air bag related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (three problems).
While driving 55 mph, had a frontal impact with a smaller vehicle on which driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, and did not protect occupants in this crash. No prior problems with airbag system. Read details...
Original battery leaked acid, replacement battery leaked as well. Acid corroded airbag sensor and wiring, causing airbag system failure. Read details...
From: david b parker comments: in a crash on 5/27/06 where another driver pulled out in front of me and I hit him at approximately 45 mph or slightly below the driver's side airbag in my 1996 chevy. Suburban 1500 lt. Read details...