Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer

I was driving the car and all of a sudden the side air bags just deployed for no reason without warning.

On a exit ramp (concrete) going about 30 mph when both side air bags unexpectedly deployed, brake pedal went all the way to the floor, no braking, pumping the brake corrected them and stopped the car. Brakes now seem normal. Both front seat belts are now locked. The car has no damage on the body or tires. G m has opened a case for us. Waiting their call back.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while occupying the vehicle he observed a abnormal noise coming from the driver side air bag. The abnormal noise is persistent. The contact also stated that his battery failed and he believes it was due to that abnormal sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000. Ec.

During a left hand turn, the side airbags and front seatbelt deployed for no reason. After a complete diagnostic by gm they concluded the computer sensed a rollover and the air bags were deployed on command. Problem is that the tilt of the vehicle did not reach or exceed 20 degrees (only 2 degrees) and therefore the system should not have deployed. This was verified by gm's own report yet they denied anything was wrong.

While I was driving down the road, both curtain side air bags deployed at same time. There were no other cars on the road, so I was able to stop the vehicle without causing an accident. The airbag on the driver side pushed me over so hard that it broke my center console. My lower back still hurts, but I am hoping the pain will go away. My left ear is still ringing and has not returned to normal hearing yet caused from the exploding noise from the airbag deployment. Both of the front seat belts will not work and the dashboard has so many lights going off, I don't know if there are any other problems. The dealership that I purchased the vehicle from said the damages could run as much as $4000. 00 which I do not have and my insurance doesn't cover this since there was no accident that caused this. The dealership service dept. Also said they have never heard of any vehicles doing this. After research, I see that this has happened alot.

The incident happened early in the morning on the way to work. As I was driving, I came to a red light and made my right hand turn like I always do. I started driving down the road, and my side airbags deployed on both sides. It scared me & my daughter so bad, and it caused me to swerve and hit the curb on the left side. Luckily there were no cars around me. I don't know why they deployed like they did. This is very dangerous!! it needs to be looked into by the factory!!!!!.

While driving straight at approximately 40 mph the side airbags deployed for no reason. As a result the seat belts no long function appropriately.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the 2 side air bags deployed without any warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed yet. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 50,000. The VIN was unavailable. Tb.

On may 24, 2012- I was traveling out our mile long gravel driveway. Half way down the driveway the side curtain airbags on both sides deployed. There was no crash- they just came out. I contacted gm. They finally sent out a 3rd party investigator to investigate the vehicle. They determined that the vehicle had a roll-over event. The vehicle did not roll-over. Gm told me that it was an insurance issue. Insurance company says it is a mechanical issue and was gm's problem to fix. At this time the vehicle still sits with both side airbags out and the front driver and passenger seatbelts are locked in place. Vehicle is not drivable.

This complaint is in conjunction with my false and delayed side curtain airbag deployment, report date of March 25, 2009. I just discovered that both front seat belt systems must be replaced. The drivers side seat belt is limp. The passenger side seat belt is so tight it not only broke top of the belt housing on top of the seat (pieces), the belt is so tight it is deforming the seat. I cant imagine what this would have done to a passenger, had I have had one in that seat.

Side window airbag deployment, deployed virtually seconds after I made a sudden abrupt maneuver (in avoidance of another vehicle). I was normally proceeding straight down the roadway at the time of deployment. The passenger airbag deployed rapidly and at the same time the drivers side deployed very slowly as if in slow motion. In an attempt to see to turn left I contacted a curb and resulting in a flat tire (right front). These air bags should not have deployed and especially moments after my maneuver. G. M. Has concluded that I experienced a near rollover situation, and that all sensors functioned normally. G. M. Has declined any assistance on the airbag and headliner (as a result of deployment) replacement, that is the only existing damage to the vehicle with 1066 miles on it. The vehicle is sitting at the dealer with its estimate of $4000. 00 to reset all. I am sure that there is a high possibility that this will re-occur. Nobody can or will answer or address my questions and concerns that there is something wrong with the system in this vehicle that, not only erroneously activated, but substantially late in the mater of any sudden movement. I am considering canceling my extended warranty as I may not own this vehicle through the course of its manufacturers warranty as a result of this unnerving experience.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 20 mph, the side window curtain air bags spontaneously deployed. The dealer could not determine the cause of the failure, but hypothesized that the contact must have driven over something in the road or was driving on two wheels. There was no physical damage to the vehicle and no indicators of a rollover or a crash. She called the manufacturer and they referred her back to the dealer. The dealer still has possession of the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 800.

The contact rented a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving between 20-30 mph, the vehicle veered to the left and the front and rear driver side tires crashed into the median. As a result, the side curtain air bags deployed. The contact stated that she was unsure what repairs were made and the manufacturer was unable to diagnose the failure. The current and failure mileages were 263. Updated 01-29-08. Updated.