Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated the air bag did not deploy, but it started to come out. The contact was not in an accident at the time. The contact had the dealer inspect the vehicle and was told that there were no problems found with the airbag. The failure mileage and current mileages was 164000.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer: airbags did not deploy in a crash
19 of the 767 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet blazer. While driving approximately 40 MPH the air bag light illuminated on the dashboard. The contact stated the air bag came out partially from the steering column.the air bag did not deploy, it came out but when back into place. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they refused to do the work unless the contact pays for the repairs. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 164,192.
Hit eighteen wheeler head on and air bag did not deploy
My brother had a front end collision and rollover and the air bags did not deploy.
While driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle was involved in a front-end collision. The seat belt did not restrain the driver and the air bags failed to deploy causing the driver's stomach to hit the steering wheel and her head to hit the interior of the vehicle. *ak *sc the consumer learned there was a recall regarding the seat belts. (03v117000)
Slid on icy road doing about 65 MPH hit an embankment head on and rolled about 3 times blazer is totaled all sensors hit in the front and drivers airbag didn't deploy.
While driving at 20 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision, air bags did not deploy. As a result consumer hit head on the steering wheel. Dealer notified.
My son hit a fence and then a light pole, front end bent in, axle broke, frame bent, he hit the steering wheel and air bag did not deploy. Seat belt did not catch either. I would like to know what to do. Dt
While traveling at 30 to 35 MPH consumer suddenly lost control of vehicle, passenger's side of vehicle hit a fence and rested on a tree. There was only one airbag on the drivers side of vehicle, and airbag didn't deploy. Please provide any further information.
While in an frontal accident at hight speed, air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information.
The vacuum and egr valve caused the problem with brake failure. Brakes felt like pushing on a brick when going downhill. Was making squealing noises. Had no brakes. Vehicle went over an embankment & flipped. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Dealer informed owner of intermittent problems with brakes. Driver has back problem due to accident.
Was coming to red light after traveling 40mph & proceeded to apply brakes to slow down. Brake pedal went to floor. The vehicle failed to stop. Rearended vehicle in front. The air bags failed to deploy at time of impact.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer?
19 of 767 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (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 Blazer?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
Wipers 114Ball joint 95ABS 46Brake failure 34Fuel gauge 33Fire or smoke 20Fuel pump 19Stalling 19Transmission failure 15Grinding brakes 13Won't start 13Check engine light 12Headlights 12Adaptive cruise 11Jerking 10Slipping 8Airbag light 7Engine failure 7Seat belt 7Loss of power 6Overheating 6Premature wear 6Door locks 5Won't shift 5
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