Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver was killed. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 130,000.
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier: airbags did not deploy in a crash
8 of the 315 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 8
- 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
The windshield exploded while driving. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained head and back injuries, and were transported by ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.
A deer ran in front of the consumer while driving, consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and hit a tree. Upon impact, both frontal airbags did not deploy. No injuries reported. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.
While driving at 40-45 MPH an accident occurred. The vehicle skidded on an icy road, and hit a gaurdrail. Upon impact, the driver's airbag did not deploy. There were no injuries. *ak *scc
While driving 30 MPH the consumer's vehicle was hit on the passenger side by another vehicle. The drivers side air bag did not deploy.
While traveling on the highway without prior warning she veered into another vehicle. Traveling about 30mph the dual airbags didnt go off. Nlm
Frontal crash of moderate severity, air bags failed to deploy.
Was pulling out to make a left turn when another vehicle hit front passenger's side head-on. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver was injured, and taken in for emergency room treatment. Then, was released. Has pictures.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier?
8 of 315 owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier (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 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier
Stalling 36Fuel pump 20Won't start 16Check engine light 14Headlights 12Fuel gauge 10ABS 9Steering noise 9Loss of power 8Overheating 7Power steering loss 6Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Harsh shifting 5Jerking 5
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