1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo airbags problems

Filed May 20, 2004 · Airbags · 94,000 miles · VA · crash · 2 injuries

While driving 50 MPH vehicle skidded on an icy patch on the road, driver lost control, and vehicle hit an embankment head on. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained severe injuries to the face and neck, and passenger sustained a concussion and a black eye. Due to severe damage the vehicle was totaled. *ak

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · KY · crash · 1 injury

While driving 55 MPH steering wheel locked up. Consumer tried to unlock it but was unable to do so. Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer lost control of the vehicle, and hit a median steel barrier. Then, vehicle rolled three times and landed upside down on the highway. Upon impact, both frontal airbag did not deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries and was transported by ambulance, to the hospital. Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · 100,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

While waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle was rear ended. As a result, the accelerator throttle malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to jump a curb and land in a ditch. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained severe injuries to his neck and back and was taken to hospital for treatment. *ak *sc

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Airbags · 67,158 miles · CA

Consumer stated that while the automobile was sitting in the driveway, the air bag began to inflate on the driver's side. However, on the passenger's side it did not inflate, it is still intact. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who stated that they had no answer as what made the air bag inflate.*ak *ts

Filed Jan 27, 2003 · Airbags · 132,013 miles · NY · crash

During a snow storm I was in a car accident where the car in front of me abruptly stopped and because of the road conditions I was unable to decelerate fast enough and I tried to pull to the shoulder of the road to avoid hitting the other car but I still slid into the other car and then hit a tree. There was extensive damage(approx $5,000) done to the front end of my car and my air bags never deployed.

Filed Oct 9, 2001 · Airbags · VA · crash

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway when another vehicle veered into consumer's lane. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Mar 1, 2001 · Airbags · MA · crash

Vehicle involved in a frontal collision of 20-25 MPH with a stone wall. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Aug 16, 2000 · Airbags · CA

Technical service bulletin applies:# 98839010/ seq# 228/ the federal safety agency item # sb602269///woodard chevrolet; in fairfield, ca. (707) 4227777 ( where I took it for repair ) reports that the problem is a failed air bag harness.

Filed May 20, 1999 · Airbags · KY

At 36,000 mile the air bag light came on, and consumer pulled the fuse and checked for blown fuses. Once he put fuses back the light went off. .again at 37,000 miles the light came back on and stayed on.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Airbags, Locks · CA

Door locks failed.