While stopping at stop light another vehicle ran a red light smashing into consumer's vehicle broadside. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy . *ak consumer was injured in accident.
1996 Chevrolet C1500 airbags problems
10 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal8
- On-off switch assembly1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet C1500 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Chevrolet C1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer was traveling about 45mph on highway and he was struck by another vehicle. He was hit by a t-bone fashion. Upon impact, frontal airbags didn't deploy. The dealership was contacted. Driver suffered minor injuries.
Due to defective airbag modem, the airbag light stayed on, indicating a problem with the airbag system, which may deploy unexpectedly or won't deploy in event of a crash. *ak the air bag indicator light is intermittent. Defective part is on order by dealer.
Water gets into air bag switch,causing air bag switch not to work. Consumer took the vehicle for repairs, and dealer replaced the air bag switch.
While driving about 40-45 MPH vehicle was involved in a frontal collision , the vehicle then hit into a ditch head-on and the airbag did not deploy. The dealer & manufacturer will be notified.
While driving hit bridge rail at curve, went across road & bounced off bridge. Lost control after thrown back on road. Went sideways and then hit a tree, driver's air bag did not deploy. Driver sustained head injury & some bruises.
Drivng at speed unknown, lost control of vehicle, impact 11:00 position, driver's side airbag did not deploy after hitting a pole.
When applying the ABS brakes, the brakes locked up, causing a collision in which the driver's side air bag did not deploy in frontal impact. *ak
No deployment of driver's side air bag during a frontal impact accident, resulting in an injury.
No deployment of airbag during collision/injury.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 airbags
Does the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet C1500 airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 1996 Chevrolet C1500 problems
Visibility 58Brakes 41Seats 21Transmission 20Engine 16Electrical 12Fuel system 11Steering 9Acceleration 8Body 8Suspension 8Seat belts 6Locks 5Lights 4Tires 4Wheels 1
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