Air Bag Related Problems of the 2002 GMC Safari

Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2002 GMC Safari.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of GMC Safari

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag Not Deploy problems
2

Air Bag Not Deploy problem #1

The contact owns a 2002 GMC Safari. While driving 45 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by a 2006 Dodge caravan. The contact's vehicle then crashed into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained lower back pain, a bruised toe, a forehead gash, and damage to the ribs. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Air Bag Not Deploy problem #2

While driving during foggy conditions at 20 to 25 mph, consumer lost control of vehicle and hit a tree. The airbags failed to deploy. As a result, the driver broke her back. A police report was taken. Please describe further.


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