Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Venture

Eight problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Venture based on all problems reported for the 2001 Venture.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2012

We were traveling north bound going about 60 mph on hwy 99 just north of sacramento. An ambulance cut in front of us and slowed down. The right front of the 2001 chevy Venture struck the left rear end of the ambulance. The air bags did not deploy my daughter injured her hand and legs. I injured my sternum, bruised my stomach, and injured my right leg. We do have pictures showing that the air bags did not deploy.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2006

: the contact stated while driving 35 mph approaching an intersection the vehicle in front made a u turn which resulted in a collision. The consumers vehicle impacted the other vehicle on the rear left side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed at the scene of the accident. The fire department was also present. Updated 08/29/06.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2005

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while involved in a crash, the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2005

Had intermitant airbag light, repaired by dealer under warranty. Dealer fixed drivers side seat belt retractor. Then had 40 mph front end crash, front and side airbags failed to deploy. Sdm has history of failure on this van. Contacted gm, they stated 'no issue - case closed'. Needs to be addressed. I am an automotive engineer, all conditions should have been met in this crash for airbag deployment.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2003

While driving at 30 mph the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, the driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained a fractured sternum and was hospitalized. Another vehicle also hit the consumers vehicle in the rear. The vehicle was declared totaled.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2003

My daughter and I were involved in a collision at approx 65mph with a 24' flatbed trailer that detached itself from a vehicle headed the opposite direction. My van had severe frontal/right frontal damage. On star was notified upon impact-by the air bag deployment sensors-and dispatched ems for me. The driver, passenger and side air bags did not deploy. The on star system shows they did.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2002

Was driving vehicle at approximately 35 mph when vehicle in front stopped short. Applied brakes and pedal went to the floor, failing to stop vehicle. Vehicle in front was rear-ended. Air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Please describe details.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2001

Vehicle was involved in a collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy. Cause unknown. Consumer states there were 2 injuries and one fatality.


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