Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.
1997 Chevrolet Astro: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 359 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Astro describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
While driving about 40 MPH struck another vehicle in a frontal collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak
Air bags did not deploy upon impact with other vehicle.
Was traveling 40mph when another vehicle cut in front & had no tail lights. Applied brakes to avoid hitting vehicle. Had pumped brakes, but vehicle had slid & rearended the other vehicle due to lack of brakes. Upon impact with other vehicle, air bags failed to deploy.
While dirivng 25 MPH had a frontal impact, and driver's/passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. Please provide further information.
Vehicle was involved in a head-on collsion at 55 MPH. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was e-mailed. *ak. Consumer was informed by chevrolet dealership that unless the vehicle is hit just right the airbags will not deploy.
Consumer was driving at 25 MPH on a wet road conditions when another vehicle approached and there was a head-on collision. Consumer's air bags did not deploy. Dealer was notified and informed consumer that the vehicle was not hit properly. Also consumer will send in copies of pictures taken of accident.538136 dup 0f 825414; posted on 09-07-1999.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Astro no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Astro?
7 of 359 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Astro (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Astro?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet Astro
Wipers 30Brake failure 15Jerking 13Transmission failure 13Loss of power 12Power steering loss 11Pulling 10Fuel pump 9ABS 8Fuel gauge 8Power windows 7Fire or smoke 6Harsh shifting 6Slipping 6
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