Front Air Bag problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Two problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2004

While driving at 50 mph consumer took the wrong road and ended up on a dead end road. Consumer slammed on the brakes to avoid crashing into the guard rail, but crashed into it anyway. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. No injuries were reported due to the occupants being retrained in the seat belts.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/10/1999

Vehicle was invoved in an accident with another vehicle tha t ran a stop sign in front of consumer's vehicle. Causing frontal and side impact at aprox 60-65 mph. All air bags, including side bags failed to deploy. Dealer/ manufacturer notified.


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