Seven problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Air bag failed to deploy during frontal collision at about 30 mph, the driver sustained major whiplash .
Wiring harness has corrosion in it up near the firewall. Appears that the wiring harness was defective (damaged) during the assembly process. Corrosion on ground side of air bag arming circuit means that in a collision the air bag will not deploy. Dealer says that this is not a warranty item. Corrosion in the air bag arming circuit could also cause it to deploy when it should not, leading to an accident. Isn't there unlimited warranty on safety systems and pollution control systems?.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collisio. , uopn impact, the airbags did not deploy resulting in m inor injuries. Dealer and manufactuer have been notified.
My son was driving the Tahoe about 60 mph on a highway. A pickup trunk pulled out in front of him. The Tahoe hit the pickup trunk squarely in the side. The airbags in the Tahoe did not deploy. However, the airbags in the pickup truck did deploy. Chevy said this is normal and refused to investigate. I don't understand how the Tahoe airbags did not deploy as it hit the pickup truck squarely in the side at a high rate of speed. Why would the pickup trunk airbags deplo,y and not the Tahoe? particularly since the pickup was only hit on the side and had very little forward motion. Damage to Tahoe was rated at fd-5 and to the pickup at ld-6 by the police department. Both vehicles were not driveable and had to be towed. My son was wearing his seatbelt and only suffered from whiplash. However, once the vehicle is repaired, how can I ever trust the airbag system again if it is ever needed.
Was driving vehicle when steering wheel retracting rod came loose and vehicle lost control. Hit a tree after leaving road. Air bags did not deploy upon impact. Noticed under hood nut & bolt was left out from manufacturer.
Estimated speed 30 mph w/direct frontal impact; drivers air bag failed to deploy. Bumper pushed back in middle. Please describe details.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40 mph, and airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries.