Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer

28 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2016

The contact owned a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving at approximately 55 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a guardrail and a tree. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head, neck, and knee injuries. The passenger sustained shoulder, neck, knee, and ankle injuries. Both injuries required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The failure mileage was 130,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2016

I was recently in a car accident due to bad weather and road conditions. Leaving work driving interstate i89 9state northbound. Came upon black ice my car fishtailed out of control ; trying to gain control back before I knew it I was heading tords a guard rail. I was only driving 50 to 55mph. Beyond the guard rail I do not remember. I suffered upperbody and head injury and my front air bag failed to deploy. Others are telling me and my husband to look into this as my airbag failed to deploy. Can you help.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2013

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the driver became distracted and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain, causing the driver to be thrown forward. The driver's head impacted the windshield and as a result, he sustained bleeding from the brain. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2013

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while making a u-turn, the air bags failed to deploy when the front bumper of another vehicle crashed into the drivers side and rear of the contacts vehicle. The contact sustained back and nose injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2013

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet trail blazer. The contact stated that while driving 30-40 mph in rainy weather, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped over several times before landing on the passenger¿s side. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the face and the right leg. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 129,000.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2011

I hit a deer at approximately 65 mph and the air bag did not deploy. My son that was riding in the passenger seat also was wearing his seat belt but the seat belt did not catch and he was slammed into the dash. I refuse to believe that this is normal behavior for those safety devices.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2010

The contact owned a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the airbags did not deploy when his wife crashed into a deer at approximately 35 mph. The driver was also involved in another crash when traveling approximately 55 mph. She looked down to check on a noise she heard and when she looked up the the vehicle lost control and crashed head on into a tree. The driver and three other occupants were inured. The georgia highway patrol responded and filed a report. The paramedics also responded and transported the four occupants to the hospital. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a storage lot. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 35 mph, the contact attempted to maneuver the steering wheel to avoid crashing into a deer and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contacts face hit the steering wheel upon impact and sustained a broken nose. The contact was taken to the hospital. The vehicle was destroyed and was towed by her insurance company to an unknown location. A police report was available, if needed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,700.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that he was involved in a crash where the air bags did not deploy upon impact. A police report was filed yet no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for repairs. The contact also stated that he has only entered the vehicle three times since the crash and each time, he experienced a stinging sensation in his eyes that he stated was similar to tear gas. The failure and current mileages were 50,000.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2009

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet trail blazer. While driving approximately 25 mph and engaging the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated, spun out of control and rolled over down a hill. The consumer suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. A police has a report is available if needed. The Chevrolet manufacturer stated that there were no related incidents. The failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 01/08/10 the consumer also stated the air bags did not deploy and it felt as though the gas pedal was stuck. Updated 01/12/10.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2008

Slightly turned steering wheel to left to avoid another motorist in front of me. Attempted to straighten out the vehicle, vehicle over-corrected severely, unable to brake, vehicle slammed head-on into concrete highway barrier 45-60mph, air bags failed to deploy. Driver was wearing seatbelt, substantial bruising & neck/back injury.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2008

On the afternoon of 6/16/08, me in my family was traveling north on i95 in north carolina going toward our destination in baltimore MD. , when another vehicle click us and cause my sister to lose control of the vehicle crashing into the guardrail. My two aunts and myself were ejected from the vehicle, both my aunts die instantly. My mother, sisters and myself survived but had several injuries. The airbags did not deploy, and the doors that were initially locked; but somehow the rear doors (middle) open during impact causing my aunts in myself to be thrown from the vehicle. Be advised the vehicle was a green Trailblazer (extended cab).

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2007

I was rear ended by a guy doing 40 mph. My truck was lifted in the air and pushed into the rear end of another vehicle. My airbags never deployed and my seat broke!! possible defect in the seat? I was stopped at a red light when the accident happened. The spare tire holder was ripped off my truck.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2007

- the contact stated that on 1/13/07 he crashed into another vehicle with his 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The odometer read 33,000 miles at the time of the crash. He was driving at 45 mph and collided with the second vehicle in a perpendicular angle "t-bone" striking it on the side as it crossed in front of him. The driver was the only occupant in the vehicle and the driver's side airbag never deployed. There were 5 people injured in the second vehicle.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2006

- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet trail blazer. During a snow storm the contact's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The contact was driving on the highway at 55 mph, and the air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicator lights. The manufacturer sent an investigator to access the damage, and stated that there was $10,000 worth of damage, and that the vehicle was only traveling 8 mph.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2006

I was side swiped by another car that went through a red light. My truck then proceeded to hit another car and finally the front end of the truck got airborne and landed with the tires in the front windshield of another car. The truck sustained over $6,000 in damage as well as the front frame where the motor sits was damaged. Insurance company said it could be replaced. Not sure how because it was welded in place. And my airbags never deployed.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2006

Air bags did not deploy. Horn did not work. Caught on fire.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2006

Air bags did not deploy during rollover accident photos of vehicle available.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2006

: the contact stated at various speeds, the vehicle would lose power and stall. This occurred with no warning. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic for this problem. While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and hit a guard rail then rolled over. The airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but sustained minor injuries. There was a police report taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, but there has been no inspection for these problems.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2006

: the contact stated while driving 50 mph the vehicle was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle. The vehicle continued moving and stopped by colliding with a store sign. The air bags did not deploy and seat belts were worn. There were no warning lights to indicate the air bags would fail. The contact suffered a knee injury. A police report was filed at the scene. The insurance company determined the vehicle was totaled due to the accident. The dealer does not have the means to test for air bag non-deployment. Updated 1/24/2007 -.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2005

Foia request all documents/info relative to any recalls or known defects of the air bag system in the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Attorney's clients were seriously injured when the vehicle they were operating was involved in a high speed, front end collision. The air bag system did not deploy at the time of impact and as a result the three occupants were injured. *****.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2005

Other vehicle failed to yield from a yield sign. Front of Trailblazer struck right side rear of other vehicle. Impact damaged cross bar on frame pushing radiator into motor. Driver and passenger air bag failed to deploy. Estimated impact speed 45-50.

23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2005

The consumer lost control of the vehicle at 60 mph, going into a ditch, the seat belt did not secure the consumer, and the air bag did not deploy.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2004

Consumer was driving 60 mph and lost control, hitting a utility pole. Upon impact, the airbags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled.

25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2004

I was going between 25 and 35 mph I swrived to avoid a vehicle backing up that had missed a turn. I tried to streer back and lost control hitting a telephone pole head on. Airbags did not deploy neither did onstar. To this point nothing has been done to repair the failure as for my dad's Trailblazer thats a work in progress .

26 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2004

At approximately 45 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision, striking a barrier head on. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

27 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2004

While driving 45 mph consumer's vehicle collided into another vehicle. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed to a garage. The consumer sustained a hair line fracture in the chest area.

28 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2004

While driving at 70 mph driver swerved to left to avoid hitting a motorist. When the driver attempted to straighten back the steering wheel by turning it to the right it overcorrected severely. This resulted in the driver losing control of the vehicle and crashing into a tree. Uponimpact, air bags did not deploy. Driver died, and front passenger sustained a broken neck, severe laceration to their scull, and bruises. The passenger in the rear sustained a broken angle , a dislocated hip, and two broken ribs.


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