Chevrolet Astro no deployment problems

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Airbags · 206,000 miles · NH · crash · 1 injury

2003 chevrolet astro cargo van air bag did not deploy at time of collision. Astro van was hit on passenger side, front wheel well & bumper. Driver who hit van was exceeding speed limit, approximately doing closer to 40 MPH in a 25 MPH zone when they hit our van. We were just starting to proceed after a stop sign, barely doing 10 - 15 MPH. The astro van was dragged approximately 6-7 feet into the intersection. The air bag never deployed, driver was injured right side back & ribs bruised and possible concussion head injury to left side of head due to force of impact.

Filed Aug 4, 2010 · Airbags · 133,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Airbags failed to deploy in an approx. 50 MPH head-on crash.

Filed Oct 14, 2008 · Airbags · 68,000 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

My wife was driving a 2004 chevy astro van approx. 35-40 MPH on a two-way street. Another driver from the opposite direction cut across into her lane and had a head-on collision. She suffered a broken wrist & bruised ribs. She had three of our children in their seats. They were shaken and had seatbelt bruises. The van was not drivable and was towed away. The police & the tow driver reported that the airbags did not deploy. We have some expectation that the airbags would have secondary role to minimize injuries. My compliant that the hard collision was sufficient to deploy safety equipment but did not work as designed. Was there a recall for airbag failures for this model of vehicle?

Filed Feb 20, 2008 · Airbags · 135,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

I was in a car accident going 40 MPH and my airbag did not deploy. Although the vehicle is no longer drivable I feel this is a safety issue that mat need to be checked on other vehicles like mine.

Filed Oct 10, 2007 · Airbags, Seat belts · 125,000 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet astro. While driving 25 MPH through snow and ice, the contact lost control of the vehicle and slid off the road. The vehicle then struck a telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The seat belt failed to restrain him and he struck his head on the windshield. The wound took 24 stitches to close. Most of the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $4,500. The manufacturer's investigator concluded that the air bag would not deploy at 25 MPH. The arkansas police department filed report number 07-00343. The current mileage was 146,661 and failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2007 · Airbags, Seat belts · IL · crash · 1 injury

High speed car accident on 1/3/07 driver seat belt did not work correctly, belt did not lock upon hard braking or upon car crash I hit my chest on steering wheel and my knees on dashboard, my airbag did not deploy either.

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 Sep 24, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · OH · crash

Abs braking light appeared on dashboard and remained on. While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Consumer lost control of vehicle and struck another vehicle from behind. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. No injuries were reported. Vehicle was towed, and totaled out by the insurance company.

Filed Aug 11, 2004 · Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

While driving consumer tried to avoid a person on a bicycle on the road. Swerved in order not to hit the person, but was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, jumped a curb, and collided with a fire hydrant, and striking a tree. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy driver sustained head and neck injuries, and was transported by ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and a representative came down to meet with the dealer and consumer. The representative informed consumer that the vehicle was functioning as designed,and the rate of deceleration and impact was present.