Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet camaro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the power steering assist failed causing the steering wheel to seize. The contact was not able to maneuver the steering wheel due to the failure and another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained a fractured sternum and required medical attention. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 8/11/14
1998 Chevrolet Camaro: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 173 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- 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
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision with a tree, avoided hitting a deer. Upon impact, frontal air bags failed to deploy. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collsion, where the vehicle rolled over. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.
On two occasions dual airbags did not deploy. Consumer rearended another vehicle at approximately 50 MPH,and at 80 MPH hit a truck head-on upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries.dealer did not determine why air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in an accident at approximately 40-45 MPH. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle . Dealer notifed, and vehicle is being inspected and repaired that this time.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro?
5 of 173 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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