Front Air Bag problems of the 1997 Saturn SL2

Three problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1997 Saturn SL2. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2000

While driving about 20 mph on a road air bag detonated, but did not deploy.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/31/1997

Consumer's wife was driving at approx 25 mph hit pothole , no damage to vehicle or wheels. Both driver's and passenger's air bags deployed, causing passenger to break his thumb. Seat belts were worn at the time.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision at 35 mph, and neither air bag deployed. Dealer was contacted.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 1997 Saturn SL2



SL2 Service Bulletins
SL2 Safety Recalls