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2001 Chevrolet Blazer airbags problems

22 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 64,000. 19 crashes reported.

owner complaints
22
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
64,000
crashes
19
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    14
  • Side/window
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Blazer airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 16

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2001 Chevrolet Blazer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · CO · crash

2001 chevrolet blazer. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall issues also airbags and seat belts malfunction during accident. *smd the consumer and her son were involved in a roll over accident. As a result, her son died.

Filed Apr 12, 2012 · Airbags · 122,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the contact crashed into the side of another vehicle. The contact stated that the force of the impact caused the vehicle to bounce off the second vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The passenger sustained injuries to the left ankle and knees, as well as a broken thumb. The contact was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. The vehicle was not inspected for the cause of failure nor repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 122,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2007 · Airbags, Seat belts · 80,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

A frontal impact occurred at 40 MPH as another motorist pulled out in front of me. The air bags did not deploy. The front driver seat belt did not properly restrain me and I was forced into the roof at the trim edge of the windshield, sustaining a minor scalp laceration, cervical disc damage, and a concussion. The vehicle was totaled by nationwide insurance.

Filed Dec 12, 2006 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

My daughter was in a car crash. Unfortunately my daughter was at fault. She was going 55 MPH and hit a car that was stopped at a light her air bag did not deploy. She has neck and back pains.

Filed Dec 1, 2006 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · MN · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was a momentary loss of vehicle control, the vehicle struck a nearby tree stump, and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but no injuries were sustained. There was moderate damage to the front of the vehicle. The police were alerted, and a report was taken. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Nov 14, 2005 · Airbags · 167,000 miles · NC · crash · 3 injuries

Dt: contact stated the air bags did not deploy in a head on crash. While traveling at about 60 MPH the vehicle hydro planed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed. Three people sustained injuries. A police report was taken. The dealer was contacted but offered no assistance. The manufacturer informed her they have a buyer for the vehicle, and they offered no free remedy. Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Jan 3, 2005 · Airbags · 64,000 miles · OH · crash

Vehicle slipped while traveling on ice at 55 MPH, causing the vehicle to strike a concrete retaining wall, and it rolled over. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Airbags · OH · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front collision at 40 MPH due to inclement weather. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer contacted the manufacturer.

Filed Nov 19, 2004 · Airbags · PA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was at a complete stop and another vehicle was coming head on which resulted in a head on collision. There was a vehicle behind consumer's vehicle which she was pushed into due to the head on collision. However, upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained major injuries.

Filed Sep 10, 2004 · Airbags · 50,500 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

While driving to work on us 23 south bound, a lady in front of me slammed on her brakes while driving 70 MPH. I swerved to avoid hitting her and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped and I ended on us 23 northbound. My airbags never deployed. All four of my tires expoded. No one was killed.

Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer airbags

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the airbags of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Blazer airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 64,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Blazer have bad airbags?

The Chevrolet Blazer model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (59 complaints), 1996 (56 complaints) and 1997 (38 complaints).

Other 2001 Chevrolet Blazer problems

Lights 71Brakes 51Electrical 40Suspension 40Fuel system 33Transmission 31Engine 23Body 15Visibility 15Steering 12Seat belts 11Acceleration 10Tires 9Seats 7Locks 5Wheels 5

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