Air Bag Problems of Chevrolet Uplander

Chevrolet Uplander owners have reported 23 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Chevrolet Uplander


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Chevrolet Uplander

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Air bags failed to deploy when a dump truck driver ran a red light on the highway at 50+mph without hitting his breaks at all. I was at the intersecting light that was green so I had just started to pull into the intersection to cross over the highway.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

Due to a minor accident with a deer, we need to replace the airbags in this only 12-year old vehicle, with only 135,xxx miles on it. A chevy dealer reports that these airbags are 'discontinued and no longer available'. This car should easily be usable for another 135,xxx+ miles.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Everytime I get into the vehicle the airbag light is either on or off its never stays on setting its always back and forth   Read details...

The Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that when the key was introduced in the ignition switch (the vehicle was parked) the driver side air bag deployed. The contact had to go the hospital and the doctor diagnosis was that minor injuries to the chest was sustained.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving approximately 50 mph and applying pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated and stalled for three to four minutes. The contact pulled over to the side of the highway. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.   Read details...




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