Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-08-09-41-002C | 02/01/2009 | 10029924 | General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. this may be caused by a loose, | 07/20/2009 | |
| 4011 | 12/13/2007 | 4011F | 10020881 | Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07. *nj | 01/25/2007 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 02/16/2013 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the two side curtain air bags deployed without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 50,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 02/16/2013 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the 2 side air bags deployed without any warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed yet. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 50,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 02/16/2013 | 47000 | 1 | |
| While driving straight at approximately 40 mph the side airbags deployed for no reason. as a result the seat belts no long function appropriately. *tr | |||
| 02/16/2013 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the 2 side air bags deployed without any warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed yet. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 50,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 02/16/2013 | 47000 | ||
| While driving straigt at approximately 40 mph the side airbags deployed for no reason. as a result the seat belts no long function appropriately. | |||
| 05/24/2012 | 104000 | 1 | |
| On may 24, 2012- i was traveling out our mile long gravel driveway. half way down the driveway the side curtain airbags on both sides deployed. there was no crash- they just came out. i contacted gm. they finally sent out a 3rd party investigator to investigate the vehicle. they determined that the vehicle had a roll-over event. the vehicle did not roll-over. gm told me that it was an insurance issue. insurance company says it is a mechanical issue and was gm's problem to fix. at this time the vehicle still sits with both side airbags out and the front driver and passenger seatbelts are locked in place. vehicle is not drivable. *tr | |||
| 05/24/2012 | 104000 | ||
| On may 24, 2012- i was traveling out our mile long gravel driveway. half way down the driveway the side curtain airbags on both sides deployed. there was no crash- they just came out. i contacted gm. they finally sent out a 3rd party investigator to investigate the vehicle. they determined that the vehicle had a roll-over event. the vehicle did not roll-over. gm told me that it was an insurance issue. insurance company says it is a mechanical issue and was gm's problem to fix. at this time the vehicle still sits with both side airbags out and the front driver and passenger seatbelts are locked in place. vehicle is not driveable. | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 32000 | ||
| The front passenger airbag does not always engage with an adult of 120 pounds sitting in it. the problem is internittent, and changes while driving. i was told by chevy and the dealership that i must sit properly in the seat. i always wear my seatbelt. i am 5'7' and weigh 120 lbs. if i cross my legs or put my feet close to the seat (rather than out in front of me) the airbag may or may not disengage. often, the airbag does not engage even though i am sitting properly. i was also told that they cannot correct this problem because they do not see a code. i should also sit closer to the front of the seat. this problem happened at about 32,000 miles and was fixed. now i have about 62,000 miles on it and they cannot fix it. there is no recall or service bulletin, so apparently there is no problem. i feel this is a vey dangerous situation and would like it looked into and resolved. thank you very much. | |||
| 03/07/2009 | 6500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 35 mph, the contact was involved in a head-on crash. the entire front end of his vehicle was crushed and the insurance company declared the vehicle as destroyed. the seat belts properly restrained the contact, but the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries, but a police report was filed. the failure mileage was 6,500. | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 1066 | 1 | |
| This complaint is in conjunction with my false and delayed side curtain airbag deployment, report date of march 25, 2009. i just discovered that both front seat belt systems must be replaced. the drivers side seat belt is limp. the passenger side seat belt is so tight it not only broke top of the belt housing on top of the seat (pieces), the belt is so tight it is deforming the seat. i cant imagine what this would have done to a passenger, had i have had one in that seat. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 1065 | 1 | |
| Side window airbag deployment, deployed virtually seconds after i made a sudden abrupt maneuver (in avoidance of another vehicle). i was normally proceeding straight down the roadway at the time of deployment. the passenger airbag deployed rapidly and at the same time the drivers side deployed very slowly as if in slow motion. in an attempt to see to turn left i contacted a curb and resulting in a flat tire (right front). these air bags should not have deployed and especially moments after my maneuver. g.m. has concluded that i experienced a near rollover situation, and that all sensors functioned normally. g.m. has declined any assistance on the airbag and headliner (as a result of deployment) replacement, that is the only existing damage to the vehicle with 1066 miles on it. the vehicle is sitting at the dealer with its estimate of $4000.00 to reset all. i am sure that there is a high possibility that this will re-occur. nobody can or will answer or address my questions and concerns that there is something wrong with the system in this vehicle that, not only erroneously activated, but substantially late in the mater of any sudden movement. i am considering canceling my extended warranty as i may not own this vehicle through the course of its manufacturers warranty as a result of this unnerving experience. *tr | |||
| 04/27/2008 | 800 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 20 mph, the side window curtain air bags spontaneously deployed. the dealer could not determine the cause of the failure, but hypothesized that the contact must have driven over something in the road or was driving on two wheels. there was no physical damage to the vehicle and no indicators of a rollover or a crash. she called the manufacturer and they referred her back to the dealer. the dealer still has possession of the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 800. | |||
| 11/09/2007 | 263 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact rented a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving between 20-30 mph, the vehicle veered to the left and the front and rear driver side tires crashed into the median. as a result, the side curtain air bags deployed. the contact stated that she was unsure what repairs were made and the manufacturer was unable to diagnose the failure. the current and failure mileages were 263. updated 01-29-08. *kb updated | |||