Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Chevrolet Tracker

Chevrolet Tracker owners have reported 22 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Tracker based on all problems reported for the Tracker.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 02/23/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact stated that while driving in the snow, she lost control of the vehicle and crashed the front of end into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered contusions and bruising to the torso region. A police report was taken. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Updated 04/22/lj the consumer stated she hit a patch of ice while driving, she veered off the highway lost control of the vehicle, and flipped over 3 times. Update 04/24/14.

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2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 01/03/2010

Airbag did not deploy on chevy Tracker 2001 after being rear ended at 100 mph while traveling at a speed of 69 mph and hit the center divider head on.

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3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 10/29/2009

10/29/2009, 2001 Tracker zr2 model, vehicle traveling 50 mph with a slight right hand turn in road, west bound on hwy 26 far left hand lane. Heard a loud bang, vehicle became uncontrollable, went into right hand spin, crossed three lanes of traffic and hit concrete barricade on far right hand of hwy. Driver was slammed into window and sustained minor injuries, air bags did not deploy. Inspection of vehicle reveals damage to left rear fender, door and both wheels. Lower control arm came loose, steering rod broke in half and destroyed the rack housing. Could have died in this accident, so very lucky here.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 03/29/2009

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle left the road, and struck a tree with the front passenger side and fender. The frame was bent in two places, but the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The seat belt was never serviced and was working fine prior to the crash. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 95,000.

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5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 02/01/2009

Driver of vehicle while traveling 35 mph hit a Ford f150 that made a u-turn from the right shoulder of the road. Driver did not have time to hit brakes. Airbag did not deploy. Driver was injured.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 04/17/2008

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. While driving 40 mph on a major highway, the contact crashed into another vehicle that was stopped in the road. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was injured and transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 07/12/2006

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Tracker. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, another vehicle ran the stop sign and rear ended the contact¿s vehicle causing the vehicle to flip three times. The contact sustained several lacerations, fractured her left arm and injured her back. Also, the contact stated that the airbag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

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8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 06/27/2006

: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on a gravel road, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the brakes did not work. The vehicle flipped three times and the air bags did not deploy. There were not warning signals prior to the accident. The police department was contacted, and a report was taken. The police determined a dip in the road caused the vehicle to overturned. The contact sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital. The vehicle was deemed a total loss and was towed to a junk yard.

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9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 06/20/2005

I was at a complete stop and was rearended by a vehicle who did not see me and did not attempt to stop hitting me going 35-50 mph and pushing my car into the vehicle in front of me and impact that vehicle. My frontal airbag did not deploy and my seatbelt did not restrain me. I believe both of these were faulty and did not work properly based on the speed I was hit. My car was totalled by the insurance company. I was seriously injured with permanent facial damage.

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10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 07/20/2004

While driving at 40 mph consumer's vehicle collided with the left side of another vehicle running a stop sign. Consumer was wearing seat belts, but air bags did not deploy. Consumer and a passenger sustained various bone fractures and bruises. The police and an ambulance did arrived on the scene.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 05/13/2004

Consumer stated that on Monday may 11, 2004 while sitting at a light vehicle was hit from the rear at approximately 30-35 mph. Consumer's vehicle was pushed into another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained chest, head ,abdomen, and back injuries. Also, consumer's wife who was a passenger in vehicle sustained head, neck and leg injuries.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 03/20/2004

While driving 37 mph the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The passenger sustained severe whiplash. Please provide additional information.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 05/28/2002

In an accident, vehicle hit a pole and upon impact airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries to driver.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 12/12/2001

While driving, vehicle ran into the back of another vehicle at 40 mph due to abs anti- lock brakes locking up. Also, seat belt did not lock, and airbags did not deploy, one person was injured in the accident.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 11/10/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision between 35-40 mph, and both frontal air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

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16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 09/29/2001

Frontal airbags did not deploy when vehicle was involved in a head-on accident at 30-35 mph. Consumer collided with another vehicle while making a turn. Vehicle had frontal damage. 8slc.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 01/31/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a 1985 528i, BMW, speed was not determined, and both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 07/22/2000

Driving at approximately 50 mph driver swerved to avoid hitting another vehicle and lost control. Vehicle went across freeway and hit a steel barrier with the right front passenger's side, and continued on for a block. Then, went into a ditch, nose first upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries in sterium and head. No indictation of airbag being defective. Vehicle was a total loss.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 06/28/2000

Had a direct frontal impact, and driver and passenger airbag did not deploy which did not protect the occupants in the crash. No prior problems with the airbag system.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 06/27/2000

Consumer's wife was traveling about 35mph on the highwayand another vehicle didn't yield and veered into her vehicle, and force her off the road. Then she went into a utility pole. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Also horn is difficult to locate on the steering wheel.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Tracker

Failure Date: 03/28/2000

Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 25 mph. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. Dealer /manufacturer were not contacted at this time.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Tracker

Conumer was involved in 35 mph collision in which vehicle very easily rolled over, also driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.


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