Three problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer was traveling 45-50mph & hit another vehicle on driver's side. Airbag on the drivr's side didn't go off. Consumer had cracked ribs & bruises. Vehicle was totalled. Dealer will be contacted.
When traveling about 30 mph vehicle hit a tree head-on, and there was no deployment of driver's side air bag. Vehicle was totalled. A gm rep informed owner that the air bags were working properly, and should not have deployed. . Et.
Vehicle hit a tree head-on at 40mph, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Vehicle was totaled. There were three injuries.