Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2002 GMC Envoy

19 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2002 GMC Envoy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2019

I was on my way home on hwy/us 151 going approx. 55-60 mph (65 mph zone) when I hit a deer which caused my vehicle to lose control and slammed into the start of a guardrail at no less than 45 mph bringing my 2002 GMC Envoy to a complete stop, at most 2-3 feet from initial impact to be exact. The airbags did not deploy. Front dash nor side impact bags, nothing. N I hit hard. Luckily I wasn't seriously injured only minor bruising and quite sore from whiplash and being thrown into the door an a bit shaken n luckily had no passengers. As for my Envoy, it is a total loss and unfortunately I only had liability insurance so now I'm screwed without a vehicle and after all other problems I've faced with my GMC Envoy I will never own a gm again. Take gm products to the dump.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2013

My son (17) was coming home and crashed into a light pole, we don't know what caused him to crash no alcohol or drugs were involved and the airbags did not deploy. . . He was trapped in the car and died from blunt force trauma to the head.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2011

Car had a head collision with other car that jump form the opposite traffic. Both cars were totaled because of this accident, but my airbags did not deploy at the time of the accident.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2008

I was involved in a accident on 2/21/08 at 2:00pm the accident involved three cars. I was driving a 2002 GMC Envoy 1st car crossed three lanes out of control I hit the car and another car hit me from behind the approximate speed was 45 miles an hour. My airbags did not deploy nor did my seatbelts lock causing me great bodily injury by hitting the steeringwheel and forcing my legs up under the dashboard.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2006

The contact owns a 2002 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, a tire was on the road and the contact swerved to the left to avoid the object however, the power steering assist failed and the brakes failed to respond. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and flipped approximately ten times and crashed into a guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was taken to a hospital where there were injuries reported. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2005

I was travelling at approximately 35mph and as I was heading toward a signal light when a van turned left in the opposite direction of travel. My vehicle's front end struck the van's passenger side door. Air bags did not deploy upon impact although van's both frontal air bags did deploy. My face hit the steering wheel and knees hit the bottom of the dashboard. Passenger was also bruised on knees.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2004

While driving 20 mph consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver to sustained minor injuries, and was transported to a hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2004

After being struck head on by a semi trailer at 40 mph air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2004

When consumer's vehicle was hit in the front and rear at 40 mph the front air bags did not deploy. Consumer an dpassenger sustained injuries. Vehicle was towed. Then, dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2004

While driving 55 mph driver applied the brakes to slow down the speed and consumer lost control, causing the vehicle to hit a guard rail and roll over three times. Vehicle landed upside down. Upon impact, the airbag did not deploy, and seat belt did not hold the passenger.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2004

While driving 30 mph, the consumer was involved in an eight vehicle pile up. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. As a result, the driver sustained severe back and leg injuries.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2004

2002 GMC Envoy ser#1gkdt13s722507274 air bags did not deploy driver taken by lifestar to hartford hospital the whole left side of the vehicle was caved in all the way to the front seat.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2003

Rear end collision sent 2002 GMC Envoy into freeway center median, vehicle then rolled over onto passenger side. Front/side driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy. Approximate speed of vehicle at impact, 40-45 mph. Driver suffered minor injuries, passenger (14-yr old) rendered unconscious and suffered concussion and other minor injuries.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2003

Consumer stated while she and her husband were traveling on the highway at approximately 40-50 mph, the vehicle in front of them decided to make a quick turn, which caused her husband to hit the vehicle in the side. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Both she and her husband sustained injuries. His knees went into the dash and he was sore from head to toe. This impact caused her head to snap back, resulting in a chest wall injury/a stiff neck , and back. This was a malfunction because the air bags should have deployed because of the rate of speed. The consumer also felt the seat belt did not really perform as designed.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2003

While driving 50 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, but air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2003

I was involved in an accident may 28, 2002 in which both vehicles made contact at their left front corners. Total vehicle speed was at least 40 mph at contact and maybe higher. The other vehicle's airbags both deployed while neither one of mine in a 2002 Envoy did. This was not a direct head on crash, but the angle of impact was such that both vehicles stopped immediately. The only movement after impact was a pivoting around with the rear of both vehicles. In other words, we stopped upon contact. Both vehicles were a total loss and there were injuries in my vehicle. They were not severe, but happened nonetheless. My 8 year old son had severe seat and shoulder belt markings as well as bruises from his leg hitting a phone holder. I received some neck injuries that are still being treated and at this date we do not know how long treatment will take. I have photos of both my vehicle and the injuries to my son. My question and complaint involves the reasons the airbags did not deploy. I believe that in an impact of this nature, they should have deployed. There was a recall for this model year for an airbag, and I received a notice in the mail, but when the dealer ran my VIN my vehicle did not show up as needing the fix. I do not believe the recall involved the deployment mechanism.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2003

The vehicle was involved in a roll over accident, and the air bags failed to deploy.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2002

In an accident on i75 when forced off road into trees ahd large tree dent in front fender. Airbag in front never deployed and driver side airbag had holes blown in it that damaged my left hand and armrest impact caused kidney to rupture and bleed.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2002

Consumer collided in the rear of a tractor trailer travelling approximately 60-70mph. Both the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Ts.



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