1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: airbags did not deploy in a crash

6 of the 164 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 4%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

2007
1
2006
6
2005
1
2004
3
2003
5
2002
8
2001
6
2000
6
1998
3
1997
6
1996
3
1995
9

What owners say

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 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.

Service bulletins that may apply

Jun 1, 1998 Service bulletinSome customers may comment that the air bag warning light comes on intermittently or stays on

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

6 of 164 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (4%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1995.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

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