Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse owners have reported 27 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 Traverse based on all problems reported for the Traverse.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 02/23/2020

Tl the contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated upon accelerating from a complete stop, another vehicle t-boned the driver side of his vehicle. The contact stated the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated he and his passenger were transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact sustained a concussion, broken ribs and bruising as well his passenger sustained back injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to local dealer for diagnoses. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage 22,000.

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2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 09/18/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the driver's air bag failed to deploy. When the contact was turning left into the drive way a driver was driving at 50mph and failed to see that the contact was driving into the driveway and crashed into the contact vehicle rear end and pushed the vehicle into a ditch. The driver's air bag failed to deploy causing the contact head to hit the steering wheel. The contact suffered injury to the neck and back. The washington state patrol was present and provided the contact police report number e961540. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 4,193. Li.

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3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 08/12/2019

"service air bag" dic message and dashboard air bag warning icon came on intermittently. Then it came on and stayed on for a while - long enough to log a code. This occurred intermittently while driving around town and on the highway. The dealer said it needed an air bag harness. They told me the connection points of the wiring loosen up over time and give a different circuit resistance reading that the computer reads as a fault. That will cost 3 hours of labor and many dollars for the replacement harness. I am waiting for the harness to come on now. But this vehicle exhibits the same symptoms that were covered in a 2014 recall program. The 2014 repair was done, and now the same thing has happened. Something is wrong here. I was told it is okay to drive but be aware that if the warning light is lit, the air bags will not deploy.

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4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 07/10/2019

Tl- the contact was calling on behalf of the owner of a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while the driver was reversing from a parking space, the vehicle unintended accelerated crashing into a parked vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle accelerated forward and then reversed into oncoming traffic where it crashed into a vehicle that was driving at an unknown speed. The vehicle then crashed into a pole which fell onto a parked vehicle. It was unknown if any warning lights illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. There were four children in the vehicle at the time of the failure. An eleven-year-old was seated at the front passenger side and two eight month old's rear facing in the rear of the vehicle along with an thirteen-year-old. All three rear passengers seat belts unlatched. The two infants sustained head injuries and the thirteen-year-old sustained a left knee, right thigh, and forehead injuries. The front passenger sustained unknown injuries as well. The driver did not sustain any injuries. The front passenger and the three rear passengers received medical attention. There were two individuals in the parked vehicle that the pole fell on top which sustained concussion injuries. In addition, the vehicle that was crashed into from oncoming traffic sustained unknown severe injuries. A police report number: 89080714-01 was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. It was unknown if the vehicle was destroyed or taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 9-5379270578. The failure mileage was unknown. Djr/ep.

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5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 07/09/2019

Car wreck damage impact by other driver hit head front of vehicle, caused drivers and passenger side doors to not open, airbags did not deploy!.

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6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 12/21/2018

Air bag warning light was recalled and was supposed to be fixed. However, it began going on and off again and was fixed in June of 2017 at chevy dealership. However, it is again turning off and on again. No accidents have occurred but I am afraid if there is one that the air bags will not deploy.

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7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 12/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle was hit by another vehicle coming from the opposite direction as it was making a turn into a parking lot. The contact was injured but not transported by ambulance to a hospital she went to the doctor the same day day. A police report was filed the vehicle was totaled and towed away to a salvage lot. The frontal air bags did not deploy during the crash. The failure mileage was 103,000. Tf.

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8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 09/15/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into the rear passenger quarter panel of a Honda accord. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries, which did not require medical attention. The two occupants of the Honda sustained unknown injuries, which required medical attention at the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The VIN was not available.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 03/06/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. While attempting to make a right turn into a parking space, the contact was uncertain if the vehicle independently accelerated or if she depressed the accelerator pedal. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a building. The front driver's side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was not injured; however, unknown injuries were sustained to an individual who was trapped inside the building due to the crash. The individual required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,800.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 02/09/2018

In early February 2018 I was in a head on collision where I was traveling over 30 miles an hour and the vehicle that hit me head on was traveling in the over 50 miles an hour. The airbags did not deploy. My vehicle was totaled.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

Air bag light intermittently illuminates while stationary and in motion on any type of road. Dealer says it is an issue with a seat beat retractor. Air bag light on = air bags will not deploy n the event of an accident. The quote was over $500 to fix this issue.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 11/07/2016

The contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that various warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the warning indicators for the air bags, service engine, and low beam headlights shorted several times. The contact smelled a burning odor near the front of the vehicle several times. The vehicle was repaired several times by the dealer, but the failure recurred. While driving at an unknown speed, a deer crossed the vehicle's path and crashed into the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The driver sustained minor bruising, but did not require medical treatment. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer provided no solution and the vehicle was traded in for a 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 10/17/2016

The contact owned a 2001 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 65 mph on the highway, the driver fell asleep, veered off the road, and crashed into a tree. The side air bags deployed, but the driver's side and front passenger side air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and front passenger sustained whiplash. Two child passengers experienced whiplash, bruises, and cuts. Another child passenger was shaken up and experienced low blood pressure. Another adult passenger sustained a fractured back and extensive medical treatment. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags). The failure mileage was not available.

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14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 06/30/2016

The driver steering wheel front airbag did not deploy when I hit another vehicle from behind. When we received the letter about recall we brought the vehicle into service Chevrolet in lafayette, la.

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15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 03/26/2016

Takata recall, the airbag service light continues to come on as service air bag in my instrument panel. So now I have to pay to service my air bag because I have passed the 30k bumper to bumper warranty. No one should have to worry about an airbag not deploying or deploying at the wrong time. The car was stationary each time the light was on. The light stays on for about 5 to 10 minutes and then goes out. Gm needs to recall all of their air bag issues and fix them ASAP.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 08/06/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving at an unknown speed attempting to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the contact¿s vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 06/30/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while waiting at a traffic light, a vehicle crashed into the rear end and pushed the vehicle into an intersection. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain her. The contact sustained injuries to the chest, knee and a fractured hand. The police report was filed. The contact also stated that the air bag light illuminated three times prior to the failure however, the dealer was not able to duplicate the failure and as a temporary remedy reset the light. The contact also later received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 14v118000 (air bag). The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure was 45,000.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 04/26/2014

In late April of this year, driver and front seat passenger in 2011 Traverse were hit head on by another driver. The front impact was distributed relatively evenly to the front end of the vehicle, with the passenger side sustaining slightly greater damage. Both front-side airbags deployed. The driver side front airbag deployed. The passenger side front airbag did not deploy. Although two individuals were injured in the crash, the passenger sustained significantly more injures, was life flighted to hospital where she ultimately had to have her speen removed, among sustaining other injuries. I suspect this to be an issue with the airbag sensor, mechanism of airbag deployment, or other currently unknown defect.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 05/21/2013

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of his vehicle and as a result of the impact his vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front. The contact also mentioned the vehicle in the rear crashed into the truck next to it, causing it to crash into the contacts front driver side door. The airbags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact suffered multiple injuries and was hospitalized. The contact was aware of recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 02/22/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, crashed into a highway barrier while attempting to avoid crashing into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance for treatment of injuries to the back. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. Kmj.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 01/29/2013

Was in a motor vehicle accident. I was going approximately 10 mph. Other driver accelerated to unknown speed and struck my vehicle in the driver door. Door was crushed to the point that it was up against my thigh. Neither of the side airbags went off. Vehicle has approximately $10,600 in damage and I am recovering from a fracture in my lower back. Curious with this kind of damage and injury why the airbags did not deploy.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 03/21/2012

I was turning on a green arrow from an on ramp. A woman in an large Ford van hit the rear door and quarter of my vehicle on the driver side sending us up and in a circle. We came down hard after a complete circle. The airbags did not deploy. Onstar did not work. My husband went to the hospital via ambulance and my mother and I received significant bruising. I hit my head so hard on the driver side window it threw my glasses into the passenger floor. I could not believe there was no airbag system as this was the reason I bought the vehicle for my family of 7. I called Chevrolet and was given all kinds of excuses. I argued several times with them. Later - we receive massive recalls on failed airbags! thank you chevy! thanks a lot for a vehicle that has let us down over and over. I would never recommend a chevy! little warranty, and they will let it run out before they diagnose the vehicle. See my other complaint.

23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 01/23/2012

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, she noticed the airbag warning light was illuminated. After contacting onstar, they advised her that the warning was an indication that her airbags may not deploy if a crash was to occur. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer where they advised her that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they were pending an investigation into the failure. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 37,500.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 05/31/2011

I was going straight at 40 mph (confirmed by gm engineer). Another vehicle turned in front of me and there was a t-bone style of accident. The other car was totaled and mine took about $18000 of damage. None of my airbags deployed. I complained to gm, they sent an engineer out to look at the vehicle before it was repaired to assess and they said that the airbags not deploying meant that they functioned correctly. The engineers report said at the moment of impact, my car was traveling 40mph, and I have a hard time believing that the airbags wouldn't deploy under any circumstances while the vehicle is traveling 40mph.

25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 12/17/2010

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact applied the brakes while driving 35 mph and the vehicle crash into the rear end of the vehicle in front. The air bag did not deploy. The contact suffered a fractured sternum by hitting the steering wheel. The contact stated that the seat belt did not lock during the crash. The contact was taken to the hospital. The manufacturer stated that they will perform an investigation regarding the seat belt. The failure mileage was 30,000.

26 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 07/19/2010

Was getting ready to park on the street when a car hit me,I hit a car in front of me,my car was thrown on the side walk,I was pass out for a few seconds,bump my head,my car was total, front and rear,surprisingly my air bag did not deploy to help protect me from my injuries I got.

27 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 02/25/2010

1. Stopped at red light in 2010 Chevrolet Traverse SUV and rear ended by a Nissan frontier pick up truck traveling at a high rate of speed. Driver's seat belt on but driver's head thrown against windshield and then driver's body slammed against the back of the driver's seat which was forced back to a reclining position. Airbag did not deploy. 2. Seat belt failed to prevent driver's head from hitting windshield if it is supposed to in this type of collision. Did the seat back act properly in such a collision? was the airbag supposed to deploy in this type of collision. 3. In body shop to repair to pre-accident condition. .


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