Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2001 GMC Yukon

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

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2018

On 01/23/2018 I got into an accident. The brakes when applied hesitated for a few then finally took hold but by that time it was to late and I ended up on someones lawn after crashing through their white picket fence, then rolling completely over on its top, totally the Yukon. My concern is the no airbags deployed at all. Thankfully, I only received minor scrapes and bruises. Plus, I am very sore still. I am concerned that this could of been a worse case, where I got seriously injured or even death because the airbags did not deploy upon impact. I have notified my insurance company to make sure there is a written paper trail pertaining to these issues with the Yukon. Specifically, the brakes not catching in time and the airbags not deploying. I would appreciate a response back to this matter as soon as you can. I also believe that the accident might not of resulted in totaling my vehicle if the brakes were working properly. When I applied brakes it felt like they were catching but seemed to take forever to stop soon enough, almost a hesitation on the brakes part. Plus, the airbags did not work either. So I need to know where I can file a claim pertaining to totaling my vehicle because of faulty brakes and airbags not deploying. This could of been a worse case! thank you.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2014

Initially traveling at 75 mph n/b on hwy 99 in fresno county, lost vision (medical incident), wife insisted I pull over. Struck guard rail on right side of road. Second try to pull over caused my vehicle to impact a verizon junction box and then150 feet of six-foot chain-link fencing with anti-climb guards that came off the fence and shattered the windshield. The air bags did not deploy. My insurance agent told me he was going to report this incident to you, but since I haven't heard anything from you folk I've assumed my agent did not follow through. My wife and I sustained only minor injuries from flying glass. We have photo's of the vehicle.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

The contact owns a 2001 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became seized causing the vehicle to crash into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a crushed pelvis in three areas, left leg and ankle nerve damage and dislocated right shoulder. The front passenger sustained a broken left leg and ankle, broken jaw and front and side teeth were knocked out which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2011

Letter from senator scott on behalf of constituent re GMC Yukon. The consumers husband was killed in an accident, and the air bag did not deploy.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/21/2007

The contact owns a 2001 GMC Yukon xl 1500. While driving 15 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The road conditions were dry. The contact's vehicle spun clockwise and rolled onto the driver side. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained bruises. The engine did not shut off and the vehicle was smoking. The police had to climb into the vehicle to turn off the engine. The vehicle stopped smoking. The vehicle was damaged. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 97,000. Updated 09/05/07.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2007

- the contact owns a 2001 GMC Yukon with a current and failure mileage of 110,000 miles. The contact's vehicle was involved in a crash while driving at 35 mph, and the air bags did not deploy. The crash took place on a dry day. The driver began choking and passed out. The vehicle then ran into the back of a truck sitting at a stop light. The front of the contacts vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was towed to dealer.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2004

The consumer was approaching an intersection and without warning, another driver cut in front of the consumer vehilce. The driver applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor. This caused the other vehicle to collide into on the passenger 's side and pushed the vehicle into a tree. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Please fill in additional information.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2002

While turning left at 15 mph\ another vehicle traveling at 45 hit consumer's vehicle on front driver's side . Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Please provide any further information.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2001

While driving 2 mph vehicle was struck on driver's door, causing extensive damage to front end as well. Neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered head injuries. Damage to vehicle was $ 10000. 00. Prior to this, consumer owned another vehicle just like this one. It also had a front crash and airbags did not deploy.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2001

While driving vehicle was involved in an accident, air bags did not deploy. The consumer stated that the vehicle was hit very hard. The impact damaged the instrument panel, broke the windshield, and the front and rear passenger doors needed repair.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2000

Vehicle involved in a frontal collision at approximately 75 mph with a Ford escort. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Passenger sustained a back injury, and driver received bruises to neck and head. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2000

Vehicle involved in a frontal / rollover collision at 65 mph impact. Upon impact, both frontal and side air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2000

Vehicle involved in a frontal collision with a Dodge, neon , speed was undetermined. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and no response was received. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved in a front end collision at 70mph, and frontal air bags did not to deploy. Passenger sustained major body injuries.


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