Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 04/06/2012 | 122000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the contact crashed into the side of another vehicle. the contact stated that the force of the impact caused the vehicle to bounce off the second vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the passenger sustained injuries to the left ankle and knees, as well as a broken thumb. the contact was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. the vehicle was not inspected for the cause of failure nor repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 122,000. kmj | |||
| 04/06/2012 | 122000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph when a vehicle cut them off and they hit the vehicle in the side. the contact stated force of the impact push the front end of the vehicle back and the air bags did not deploy. the contact stated the passenger of the vehicle had injuries to their left ankle and knees as well as a broken thumb. the police had both occupants taken to the hospital. the contact stated that it had no been ruled on whether the vehicle would be repaired or not. the failure mileage and current mileages were 122,000.rl | |||
| 05/19/2005 | 80000 | 1 | |
| A frontal impact occurred at 40 mph as another motorist pulled out in front of me. the air bags did not deploy. the front driver seat belt did not properly restrain me and i was forced into the roof at the trim edge of the windshield, sustaining a minor scalp laceration, cervical disc damage, and a concussion. the vehicle was totaled by nationwide insurance. *jb | |||
| 11/05/2006 | 55000 | 1 | 12/13/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, there was a momentary loss of vehicle control, the vehicle struck a nearby tree stump, and the airbags did not deploy. the contact was wearing a seat belt, but no injuries were sustained. there was moderate damage to the front of the vehicle. the police were alerted, and a report was taken. the manufacturer was alerted. | |||
| 10/05/2005 | 167000 | 1 | |
| Dt: contact stated the air bags did not deploy in a head on crash. while traveling at about 60 mph the vehicle hydro planed. the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed. three people sustained injuries. a police report was taken. the dealer was contacted but offered no assistance. the manufacturer informed her they have a buyer for the vehicle, and they offered no free remedy. vehicle was totaled.*ak | |||
| 04/30/2004 | 37000 | 1 | 04/29/2004 |
| While driving at 53 mph, the consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. the consumer sustained minor injuries. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *sc | |||
| 09/14/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that when hit at 40mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy. dealer notified. nlm | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/04/2001 | 90000 | 1 | |
| My daughter was in a car crash. unfortunately my daughter was at fault. she was going 55 mph and hit a car that was stopped at a light her air bag did not deploy. she has neck and back pains. *jb | |||
| 12/25/2004 | 64000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle slipped while traveling on ice at 55 mph, causing the vehicle to strike a concrete retaining wall, and it rolled over. upon impact, air bags did not deploy.*ak | |||
| 12/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front collision at 40 mph due to inclement weather. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. consumer contacted the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 11/11/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle was at a complete stop and another vehicle was coming head on which resulted in a head on collision. there was a vehicle behind consumer's vehicle which she was pushed into due to the head on collision. however, upon impact, air bags did not deploy. consumer sustained major injuries. *ak | |||
| 09/03/2004 | 50500 | 1 | 07/27/2003 |
| While driving to work on us 23 south bound, a lady in front of me slammed on her brakes while driving 70 mph. i swerved to avoid hitting her and lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle flipped and i ended on us 23 northbound. my airbags never deployed. all four of my tires expoded. no one was killed.*ak | |||
| 02/24/2004 | 47200 | 1 | 10/18/2000 |
| Driver side air bag failed to deploy in a crash through: 1. a six foot tall wooden fence at almost 30mph, then 2. the exterior side of a 2-story home that contained the kitchen sink and plumbing fixtures, while smashing up and over the fifteen-inch concrete foundation, front-end first.*ak | |||
| Consumer states while driving 30mph had front end collision and neither passenger or drives air bag deployed. please provide any additional information. ts | |||
| 07/01/2002 | |||
| While traveling about 55mph on the highway without prior warning she hit an enbankment. and the vehicle flip and the driver side airbag didn't deploy. please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. ph | |||
| 08/16/2002 | |||
| While driving at 35mph and with no warning when vehicle was hit in front center air bags did not deploy. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 07/07/2002 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision into a dirt wall. upon impact, neither air bag deployed. feel free to provide any further infromation.*ak | |||
| 07/05/2002 | |||
| While in a frontal impact none of the air bags deployed. dealer contacted.*ak | |||
| 07/22/2002 | |||
| On 07/10/02 airbag light came on. vehicle was checked by dealer on 07/17/02, who read internal codes, and advised there was no problem. on 07/22/02, vehicle was idling ,and both driver's and passenger's airbags deployed without warning. consumer was not in vehicle when incident occurred.*ak | |||
| 08/10/2001 | 1 | 05/16/2001 | |
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. speed was not determined, upon impact, both air bags did not deploy, dealer was notified. *ak *yh | |||
| While traveling 30-35 mph and as a result of an accident air bags did not deploy . please provide further information.*ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| Consumer states driver side, 5th ,and hatchback window inadvertently broke out. all glass landed on the outside of the vehicle. ph | |||