Four problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 30-35 mph vehicle hit a fire hydrant, then a tree. Neither airbag deployed, no injuries. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time. Impact was middle of front of vehicle.
Did not see red light driving southbound at intersection of rockwell avenue and NW 50th street. Hit drivers side of Ford f350 extended cab pick-up truck travelling east bound on NW 50th. Applied brake and started to turn left to avoid collision just prior to impact. Estimated speed at impact 35-40 mph. Air bags (both driver and passenger) did not deploy. Concerned that air bags malfunctioned or did not operate properly.
Consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and another vehicle veered into her lane, hitting her head-on, and pushing vehicle into another lane. Vehicle hit telephone pole, and dual airbags didn't deploy. Consumer was injured. Chevrolet has been notified.
Consumer was traveling about 45 mph on highway and was struck head-on by another vehicle who entered freeway through exit. Upon impact, front dual airbags didn't deploy. Consumer was injured.