Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2000 GMC Sonoma

Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2000 GMC Sonoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 GMC Sonoma based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sonoma.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2001

Consumer was traveling 30mph, and upon making a turn onto a street vehicle shut off without prior warning. He lost steering, and threw vehicle in park. Vehicle stopped abruptly. Consumer's head went through the windshield. Driver's side airbag didn't deploy, and driver side seatbelt didn't hold him at all. Second incident occurred traveling about 65mph on highway, and vehicle shut down again. During both incidents abs braking light appeared on dashboard. Dealership was aware of problem.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2000

While driving at 35 mph another driver struck consumer head-on and none of airbags deployed.


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