1998 Chevrolet Astro airbags problems

Filed Oct 10, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · 85,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH towards an intersection the vehicle was impacted by another vehicle and then crashed to a light post. The airbags did not deploy and the driver seat belt did not restrain the contact who impacted the steering wheel. The air bags and seat belts warning lights did not illuminated prior the impact. The police department reported the accident and the fire department evacuated the contact to the nearest hospital. A child riding on the passenger side was restrained by the seat belt and suffered no injuries, however the first impact occurred on the passenger side. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer. The inoperable vehicle was towed to the owner residence.

Filed Jun 23, 2005 · Airbags · 126,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Dt: consumer reports: she had an automobile accident and the air bags failed to deploy. She was going approx. 30 MPH when she hit someone with the front end of her vehicle. She was told by the wrecker service that her sensor was hit. A mechanic also told her that the sensor was hit and the air bags should have deployed.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · 54,464 miles · MD · crash · 2 injuries

Front end collision hit center on air bag sensor, no deployment. Seat belts did not restrain myself or passenger. Damage to front frame section had to replace. Total repair bill over $6000.00 dollars. I had hit the steering wheel causing brain injury, soft tissue damage, lt wrist, left side of body brusing ? On damage to my liver & gaull bladder. Still under invesgation had to have surgery. My son had knee brusing from hitting full force into lower part of dash. Taken to hospital via ambo unconsious for 5 hours not remembering the accident. Just 10 months out of brain surgery just got released to drive now I have a onset of siezures that were controled by meds. Because of my restaint system I am not allowed to drive again. If it had worked I do not think I would of been hurt so bad.

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · 55,000 miles · MD · crash · 2 injuries

I own a 1998 astro van. I was involved in a head on collision . My air bags did not deploy, nor did my seat belts restrain me from hitting the steering wheel. My son was not restrained either. We both had injuries. Estimate cost of repairs 7-8,000.00 worth the damage. There is severe frame damage that requires a sub frame to be replaced. I need to know if this is a ongoing problem with front end collisons that the air bags do not deploy, or does the seat belt not restrain you?

Filed Jul 19, 2000 · Acceleration, Airbags · MO · crash

While driving throttle stuck wide open, causing van to crash into the rear of a 94 amigo. Amigo crashed into a jeep cherokee. Even though driver stood on the brake, van did not slow down. Driver's side air bag did not go off. Van will probably be totalled. Please provide any further information.

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Airbags, Seat belts · TX · crash · 3 injuries

While going 35-45mph another vehicle hit driver on front side. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Also, front passenger's seat belt webbing became undone. Rear passenger sustained some injuries & needed stitches at emergency room. Everyone suffered some whiplash.

Filed Apr 30, 1999 · Airbags · MI · crash · 1 injury

While driving on highway had a head-on collision with another automobile, hitting the other automobile on the driver's side. Driver's air bag did not deploy, and driver sustained injuries.

Filed Apr 15, 1999 · Airbags · MI · crash

Consumer was involved in a 55 MPH frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Airbags · CA · crash · 2 injuries

No deployment of both air bags during vehicle collision, resulting in injuries. Yh

Filed Nov 19, 1998 · Airbags · TN · crash

Driver hardly tapped the bumper of vehicle ahead of her's, and both air bags deployed. There was no damages done to the van or the other vehicle. The air bags are being replaced.