Air Bag Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Savana

Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 1997 GMC Savana. The number one most common problem is related to the front air bag (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (one problem).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of GMC Savana


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1997 GMC Savana

The Front Air Bag problem

The contact owns a 1997 GMC Savana 3500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the passenger side front air bag deployed without warning. There were no injuries. The authorized dealer was notified of the frontal air bag deployment and stated that they needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

While driving at 30 mph and without warning driver side air bag deployed. Then, passenger side air bag deployed. Dealer examined the vehicle, an determined that sensor control module had a short due to moisture in the carpet.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Safety hazard! the electric driver seat is not square with the steering wheel. The seat position makes the driver set at an angle to the right of the wheel so if the air bag is deployed it will hit the driver in the right shoulder and on the left side of the head and twist the body around.   Read details...


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