Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2006 Saturn VUE

12 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2006 Saturn VUE. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the 2006 VUE.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2017

Sitting in traffic at a light in drive with brakes applied not moving,1989 chevy pick up truck ,hit my back bumper,the light on my dash indicated the air bags deployed,and a light on my dash said passenger air bag is off,the air bags did not deploy. Took my car to the nearest Chevrolet dealer kendall of nampa idaho,they said code# boo92 5256 came up and they said the heating element for the passenger seat went out (no one was sitting in the passenger seat , and I never use the heated seats ) the dealer said the heated seats are connected to my air bags and my air bags can't be turned on until the heat element for the seat is repaired. I thought that a federal law was passed in the early 1990's that the air bag system was to be on it's own circuit so it can not be turned off by any other circuits? I can't believe this is true I bought this car in 2006 brand new ,and I feel the Chevrolet corporation should be responsible for the repairs. Please respond as fast as you can because I have only one car, and the guy that hit me his insurance is looking into it . Thank god I wasn't hurt or the guy that hit me,thank you for taking the time to look into this matter for me. Have a good day.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2014

Rear ended vehicle in front of me at intersection. Waiting on confirmation but most likely vehicle will be totaled due to front end damage. With the massive damage to the front the airbag did not deploy.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2014

I would like to file a complaint about my 2006 Saturn Vue. There have been many instances when the air bag warning lights have illuminated on my dashboard, especially the last 2 months. This warning light appears intermittently and I also lost the illumination of my dashboard one evening. After taking the car to my mechanic, he believes that air bag light is triggered when the seat is moved to another position. He also informed me that when the air bag light is on the air bags would not deploy due to a malfunction with the system. As someone who drives primarily on the freeway at higher speeds, this is very frightening to me! after researching this today, I cannot believe how many other 2006 Saturn Vue owners have this very same complaint! why has there not been a recall for this very serious safety issue on this vehicle?.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2014

This time after being diagnosed again, with no founded reason for the throttle sticking (at mileage 130000 at the shop, the throttle stuck on hubby while he was driving only 40 mph on the snow covered roads. Throttle stuck and went to over 60mph, at that point he was no longer concerned about the tachometer nor speed. The car stopped only after hitting the guardrails. Police, medics and tow truck on scene, front end of the car was torn off to the ground, unsure of what all damage is done at this point. However the airbags did not deploy either! now this is truly a major incident and we shall see how my insurance company wants to handle the issue. I will not be looking for another Saturn, that is for certain.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2010

I have a 2006 Saturn Vue and I have several problems with my car. When I had a car wreck either of the air bags did not deploy but the lights stay on. I had to pay 596. 00 to replace my key ignition and sometimes it still sticks. My driver door will not open and one of the seat belts in the rear has not worked properly. I see that they are recalling other Saturns but not mines.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2010

Airbabs - mulitple impact on passenger side and front. Causing passenger fron t wheel to break at axle and two rear wheels to bend under fraime. Airbags did not deploy.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2010

Hit a deer head on @ 50 mph, front end totally smashed in, air bags did not deploy.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. While examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the front passenger air bags would not deploy due to a malfunction in the front passenger seat heating mechanism. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 49000. Updated 4/13/10 the air bag light would also illuminate when someone sat in the front passenger seat. Updated 06/17/jb.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2009

My wife's 2006 Saturn Vue went out of control on a rainy road and hit a tree at direct impact. The airbag never deployed. Thank god she and my son wasn't killed and only suffered minor injuries.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2008

December 20, 2008 - driving a 2006 Saturn Vue - I was sitting at a red light in the south bound lane of route 1 - intersection contee road. When another vehicle traveling north bound route 1 - intersection contee road drove in the south bound lane of route 1 at a speed of 50-55 mph and hit my 2006 Saturn Vue (that was stopped) head on collision (frontal). The airbags in the 2006 Saturn Vue did not deploy on the drive nor the passenger side. Injuries were sustained in this accident. This vehicle is equipped with four (4) airbags that did not deploy. The 2006 Saturn Vue is not repairable - total loss. There has not been any indication or warning lights that the airbags were not functional.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2008

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. While driving approximately 70 mph, the driver struck a deer. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed home. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer stated that they would call the driver within 48 hours. The dealer has not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 96,000.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2008

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. While driving 40 mph, the contact slammed on the brakes and struck a dog. The front fender and bumper were damaged. The contact was not injured. The fog lights were detached from the vehicle and the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The air bags failed to deploy. The dealer stated that the air bags did not deploy because the seat heater circuit was connected to the air bag sensor. Repairs could not be made to the air bag or air bag sensor because the element burned out. The failure and current mileages were less than 50,000.



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