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1998 Chevrolet Cavalier airbags problems
34 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). 22 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- crashes
- 22
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal22
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Cavalier airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owned a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle hydroplaned on ice. As a result, the contact crashed into the guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a fractured spine that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.
I rear ended someone going 45 MPH and my air bags did not deploy and I do not understand why. This was a frontal crash and from all the literature I have read, it indicates that the airbags should have deployed.
(1) my cousin was driving her 1998 cavalier when she was struck head on by an oncoming vehicle (2) her driver's side chair broke lose and her seat belt came out of its fastener and the metal "hook" striking her body resulting in a laceration. Her body was then throw forward with such great force that she hit the windshield with her head twice resulting in a concussion, black eye, swollen forehead and other cuts and bruises. Additionally, at the point of impact, despite the force with which she was struck, her airbag failed to deploy which could have further prevented her striking the windshield. Every safety device in this vehicle failed miserably resulting in serious injury.
While slowing from a speed of 45 MPH the vehicle's air bags deployed. *nm the consumer tried to control the vehicle as the air bag was blocking her view. The vehicle came to a stop in a ditch. Two witnesses assisted the consumer. The consumer stated that there was no collision until the air bag deployed.
The front air bags inadvertently deployed. *ak. No collision prior to air bag deployment, slowed to stop, approximately from stop sign. Air bag deployed, vehicle skidded into a ditch.
The consumer was sitting at an intersection and without warning, another driver ran a red light and hit the driver head on at the intersection. The frontal air bags did not deploy. The consumer and passenger sustained head a neck injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. Please fill in additional information.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal air bags were faulty and needed to be replaced.
Vehicle's air bag light keeps illuminating on the dashboard.*mr the consumer is very concerned about the air bag light. This is a very harzardous and safety problem. The consumer is suggesting that research be found out about the vehicle or whether or not a recall needs to be done. *cb
The vehicle hit a pot hole and the driver and passenger air bags deployed.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier airbags
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the airbags of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Cavalier have bad airbags?
The Chevrolet Cavalier model years with the most airbags complaints are 1997 (78 complaints), 1996 (73 complaints) and 1998 (34 complaints).
Other 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Electrical 66Brakes 59Engine 56Steering 54Body 28Lights 18Transmission 16Visibility 15Acceleration 14Fuel system 14Locks 11Suspension 11Seats 9Seat belts 8Wheels 4Tires 3Driver assistance 1
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