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.
2001 Chevrolet Blazer: airbags did not deploy in a crash
16 of the 326 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 64,000
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
While driving at 53 MPH, the consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained minor injuries. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
Driver side air bag failed to deploy in a crash through: 1. A six foot tall wooden fence at almost 30mph, then 2. The exterior side of a 2-story home that contained the kitchen sink and plumbing fixtures, while smashing up and over the fifteen-inch concrete foundation, front-end first.
While traveling about 55mph on the highway without prior warning she hit an enbankment. And the vehicle flip and the driver side airbag didn't deploy. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ph
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer?
16 of 326 owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (5%) 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 2001 Chevrolet Blazer?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
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