Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer - part 1

36 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2017

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The contact's vehicle was struck from the front end by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left leg and left arm, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed. It was not determined whether or not the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2017

I was involved in a head-on collision, I was going around 10-15 mph and the vehicle that caused the accident was going faster than I was going. My airbags did not deploy. They should deploy between 8-14 mph. Is anyone holding general motors accountable for their negligence? we were on a two lane city street.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2016

The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 40 mph in wet weather, the vehicle hydroplaned, drove off a cliff, and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest, knee, and arm injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing agency where it was deemed destroyed. The failure mileage was 160,000.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2016

The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 78 mph, a tire blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained an injured left shoulder and neck, and a head abrasion, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2016

The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle slid on black ice and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a cut to the head and a severe back injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet trail blazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph uphill a vehicle traveling downhill stroke head on the contact. The frontal air bags did not deploy. The passenger went to the hospital with whiplash and bruises to the elbow, chest and stomach. The police was notified. The passenger was treated and released the same day. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000. Bp.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer equipped with bf goodrich rugged trail t/a tires, size: p245/65ri7. While driving at 65 mph, the contact heard a vibration coming from the tires. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole. The vehicle rolled over multiple times and the air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the contact noticed that the threads from the rear driver side tire had separated. The contact sustained head, shoulder, elbow, and hip injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle and tire manufacturers were not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 116,000 and the tire failure mileage was 40,000. The dot number was unavailable.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle slid on ice and crashed into a cement wall. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not restrain the contact. The contact sustained chest, neck and knee injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Sw.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2014

It was sleeting and I lost control on a curve. I had been driving about 50 mph, but braked before the curve and braked very hard when I tried to regain control of the vehicle, as it was sliding sideways toward the curve. I went off the curve and hit an elevated crossroad, which sent the vehicle airborne. I was airborne over most of the side road, with the rear of the vehicle hitting just the last few inches of pavement, which then sent the vehicle nosediving into the ditch. The embankments were 4-5 feet tall. I had two very hard front end impacts and hit my head on the steering wheel twice. The frame of the vehicle was bent and there was a lot of damage to the under of the vehicle, but the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle has been deemed a total loss by my insurance company. I have a lot of concern with the fact that the airbags did not deploy and know that there were other vehicles of my year and type that did have faulty airbags recalled, but mine has not been.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2014

The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 70 mph, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle causing the contact to crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a neck and back injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. The contact indicated that two crashes occured to the front area of the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The contact also stated that on the third crash, another vehicle went thru a stop sign and crashed into the contacts vehicle impacting the front and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was repaired for body damaged by the insurance company from a repair shop but the air bag failure was not investigated for any of the 3 crashes. The contact sustained whip lash, neck pains, back pains, arm pains, pains to the rib cage and also further medical treatment due to the injuries sustained from no air bag deployment. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and needed to be inveistigated to determine the air bag failure. A police report was not filed for all 3 crashes. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000. Dyd.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the contact hydro planed and lost control of the vehicle causing the contact to crash into an embankment. The vehicle flipped over several times and landed on its side. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Sw.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph in inclement weather. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained spine injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Oo.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2011

My wife and I were involved in a head on collision (hit by a drunk driver) our air bags did not deploy, I sustained a c7 fracture, scalped by the rear view mirror (22 stitches to hold my scalp) 6 stitches on my nose and bruised knees. My wife has a broken nose all the bones in her right foot broken and bruised knees.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2011

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 to 50 mph in the rain he crashed head on into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no air bag warning indications prior to the crash. The driver sustained a concussion and injuries to his neck, knee, and feet. A police report was filed. The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure could not be diagnosed since the insurance company deemed the vehicle as being destroyed. The failure and current mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 5/2/11.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2010

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that he crashed into a light pole while driving at unknown speeds and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries but was not transported to the hospital. The police was notified of the crashed and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 170,000.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2009

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 45-50 mph in inclement weather, the contact crashed into a retainer wall. She stated that other passing vehicles pushed her vehicle into the retainer wall. The air bag did not deploy. She was also injured when the crash occurred. The manufacturer stated that they would take pictures of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. A police report was filed. The failure and the current mileages were 82,000. The consumer stated it was a hit and run accident. Updated 04/07/10.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2009

Had car accident was hit by another vehicle and hit a retaining wall going about 45 miles an hour and air bag did not deploy 2003 trail blazer.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2008

2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. S10 comeback fwd ltr to potus re complaint against gm regarding defective airbag, involve in car accident and the airbag did not deploy. The consumer stated another vehicle hit a deer, crossed the center lane and hit their vehicle head on. The consumer stated the seat belts did not restrain them. Updated phone number 05/28/10.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2008

The airbag did not deploy in a front-end collision that will most likely total the vehicle. The other vehicle's did deploy.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2008

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 45 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The front air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 77,000.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2008

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet trail blazer. The was driving 40 mph, and crashed into the side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the right shoulder, spinal stenosis and fractured knees. A police report was filed of the incident. The contact stated that she had also been involved in two prior crashes in which the air bags failed to deploy. The previous crashes did not result in any injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was inspected by a representative sent by the manufacturer but they were unable to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2008

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 32 mph, the contact crashed into a building. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to her mouth and eye. The ambulance arrived on the scene and transported the contact to the hospital. A police report was filed. Chevrolet has not been notified. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 71,000.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2007

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 40 mph, the contact swerved to avoid an animal and crashed into a tree. The front air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle is currently at a tow yard and will be towed to the insurance company for investigation. The manufacturer filed a report and the contact is awaiting a call back. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.

25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2006

Airbags did not deploy during accident. Vehicle went through a gaurd rail, substained front end damage.

26 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2006

: the contact stated while traveling 75 mph the vehicle swerved to the right and then over corrected. The vehicle went into a ditch, then flipped several times however, the airbags did not deploy. Seat belts were in use and injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed first to a wrecker service then it was taken to an insurance company. No inspection as to why the air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer has not been alerted. Updated 04/06/06.

27 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2004

While driving 60 mph in a rain storm vehicle drove over an oil sleek in the road which caused the vehicle to lose control and roll over. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported.

28 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2004

We were involved in an automobile accident while driving a 2003 Trailblazer xt. A driver turned in front of us at an intersection on a busy highway while we had a green light. I slammed on the brakes slowing down to what we believe to be around 35 miles per hour, and we hit head on into the side of his range rover. Neither front airbag deployed. I sustained a broken right foot and multiple bruises to my knees. I also hit the steering wheel with my chest and had many bruises to my chest. I am doing physical therapy for the injury my shoulder sustained from hitting the steering wheel. The car has around $10,000 worth of damage to the front end. I remember officials on the scene were surprised our air bags did not deploy and encouraged us to look into that. I am scared to have the car back. If a head-on collision like that will not deploy my airbags, what will? can I trust them if I'm in an even more severe accident. I know they are not supposed to go off at the least little accident, but I would not term this a small accident.

29 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2004

Chevrolet Trailblazer 2003 upon impact airbag did not deploy. The consumer rear ended another vehicle.

30 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2004

Problems with 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer resulting in an accident. When the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle started to skid. The consumer tried to turn the wheel to straighten out the vehicle, but the brakes locked and the steering wheel continued to go toward the left. The consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and subsequently collided with a semi tractor trailer. After the impact, the consumers vehicle continued going left toward oncoming traffic and eventually went left into a ravine/ditch. Throughout the entire incident, the consumer had her foot on the brake and the vehicle would not stop or slow down. The consumer also stated the air bags never deployed.

31 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2004

Losing control of my vehicle on icy pavement , vehicle slid off of the road , head-on into a tree. Drivers side and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. Serious injuries occured , which may have been lessened if the safety features we pay for actually work. Er doctors and state police were terribly annoyed , since there have been several reports of same failure in design. No response from dealer or manufacturer, as of yet !!!.

32 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2004

After hitting a tree head on air bags did not deploy.

33 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2003

The air bag did not deploy after being hit by another vehicle on the driver's side. Minor muscular injuries were sustained. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who stated that unless one was hit directly in the center, the air bags would not deploy.

34 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2003

The brakes malfunctioned causing a rollover crash. The airbags did not deploy.

35 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2002

Consumer states that while driving approximately 35-40mph slid off road and crashed into a ditch head-on. Both driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Ts.



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