1999 Chevrolet Prizm airbags problems

Filed Jul 20, 2013 · Airbags, Body · 70,000 miles · KS · crash

I was driving to help a friend move about 4 block from my apartment complex on thursday 18th july at approximately 12:20pm. About two blocks from my apartment, I looked over to my right shoulder to check my blind spot to merge into the next lane and when I turned back the car in front of me slammed on their brakes and stopped suddenly. By this time I was within two car lengths away and slammed my brakes. My car began slowing down but slid straight into the back of her vehicle. After I rear ended her I look ahead and notice a 4 car build up with the 5th car ahead making an illegal u turn in the middle of the street. My entire front of my car was pretty much destroyed with all new parts having to be bought. Because my car is front well drive the front dipped and did not do much damage to the other persons vehicle (1999 honda accord cope) except scratched her bumper. I only have liability so her car is being fixed and I have to pay for mine out of pocket. Because the left fender was badly dented, it hindered the front door from being able to open and I remained pinned into my car for a while. I noticed that my air bags never even went off which could have prevent the little whip lash I received. I am currently experiencing slight pains behind my neck.

Filed May 23, 2005 · Airbags · ME

Airbag light on and horn not working

Filed Feb 6, 2004 · Airbags · AZ

The air bag light has been flashing intermittently since purchase of the (new) vehicle. I brought it in to the dealer numerous times, but at best the problem will go away for a few months and then recur. Now that the vehicle is out of warranty, gm refuses to cover the cost of diagnosing the problem.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · 51,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

While driving on icy roads, the vehicle was rear ended. The vehicle was pushed into a embankment and hit a tree. The driver's side seat belt failed to restrain the consumer. Upon impact, the frontal air bags failed to deploy. The driver's head went through the windshield and the consumers chest hit the steering wheel. The driver sustained spinal/facial, and head injuries. The vehicle was inspected, it was noted that frontal air bag sensors had been damaged in the crash. *ak *scc

Filed May 14, 2003 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

My airbags did not deploy during my mva,causing me extensive problems.

Filed Mar 30, 2001 · Airbags · MS · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injury.

Filed Feb 3, 2000 · Airbags · CA

Airbag light was blinking and dealership was notified. It took several months for the part to come. Dealership told consumer when the light was blinking the airbag wasn't working. The part came, and two days later, airbag light was still blinking.

Filed Dec 14, 1999 · Airbags · TX

Air bag light stays on, indictating a defect. Dealer cannot determine cause.

Filed Aug 4, 1999 · Airbags · MD

Air bag warning light illuminated. Nlm

Filed Jun 1, 1999 · Airbags · OK · crash

Consumer was driving west when the other car was going east. The other car turned in front of consumer's vehicle, consumer hit othe rvehicle and started to spin around ,couldn't stop, resulting in a crash. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy.