2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Sep 15, 2026 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a light pole at an estimated speed of approximately 30 mph. Despite the severity and frontal nature of the impact, the driver-side steering wheel airbag did not deploy. To my knowledge, no airbags deployed. The vehicle/component may be available for inspection upon request. The lack of airbag deployment may have increased the risk of injury to the driver. The driver sustained four broken ribs and a fractured back in the crash, and there was also concern that the driver may have struck the throat/neck area on the steering wheel. The airbag issue has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Police responded to the crash and saw the vehicle. The vehicle was seen my police at the time of the incident but has not yet been inspected by insurance representatives, and I am not aware of any inspection by the vehicle manufacturer regarding the airbag non-deployment. I do not know whether there were any airbag warning lights, warning messages, or other symptoms related to the airbag system before the crash. The police report indicates a non-fatal injury with same-day hospital release. However, the driver was actually transferred to another hospital out of state and remained hospitalized for approximately six additional days due to injuries sustained in the crash, including four broken ribs and a fractured back. The responding officer may not have been aware of the subsequent transfer and hospitalization at the time the police report was completed.

Filed Sep 15, 2026 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a light pole at an estimated speed of approximately 30–40 mph. Despite the severity and frontal nature of the impact, the driver-side steering wheel airbag did not deploy. To my knowledge, no airbags deployed. The vehicle/component may be available for inspection upon request. The lack of airbag deployment may have increased the risk of injury to the driver. The driver sustained four broken ribs and a fractured back in the crash, and there was also concern that the driver may have struck the throat/neck area on the steering wheel. The airbag issue has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Police responded to the crash and saw the vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by insurance representatives, and I am not aware of any inspection by the vehicle manufacturer regarding the airbag non-deployment. I do not know whether there were any airbag warning lights, warning messages, or other symptoms related to the airbag system before the crash. The police report indicates a non-fatal injury with same-day hospital release. However, the driver was actually transferred to another hospital out of state and remained hospitalized for approximately six additional days due to injuries sustained in the crash, including four broken ribs and a fractured back. The responding officer may not have been aware of the subsequent transfer and hospitalization at the time the police report was completed.

Filed Oct 19, 2024 · Airbags · CA · crash

From the initial report, the driver was over speed limit. However, the airbags DID NOT deploy that could have potentially saved his life.

Filed Nov 9, 2022 · Acceleration, Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

My husband just had a wreck last night. His gas pedals got stuck causing him to lose control of the truck and the truck to spend around in the middle of the street. It hit another car and a telephone pole before jumping the curb and landing in a field. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON ANY PARTS OF THE TRUCK THAT WAS IMPACTED BY THE WRECK. Both sides of the truck are completely smashed in and both windshields have been busted out. My husband actually came of the windshield of the truck where the Airbag should have deployed.

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While making a left turn into a driveway at approximately 10-15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · OR · crash · 5 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The driver stated that while driving 50 MPH in heavy winds, she lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over several times and the front driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to her head and stomach. The front passenger sustained injuries to the head, mouth and hand. One of the passengers in the rear of the vehicle received injuries to the back and the other passengers head and hands were injured. The passenger seated in the middle sustained injuries to her face. The insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the body shop. The manufacturer investigated the failure, but concluded that they needed more evidence. The police report was not available. The failure and current mileages were 85,000. Updated 10/20/10 *bf updated 10/26/10

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

I was driving my 2000 chevorlet silverado 1500 extended cab pick up approximately 35 MPH and struck the right side of a 20 ft. Cattle trailer that was being pulled by another truck making a left turn in front of me. My truck was total loss. The air bags did not deploy. I received neck and head injury, cracked ribs, complex concussion and injury to my hip from the accident. I was wearing my seat belt. A police report was filed..

Filed Jul 14, 2009 · Airbags · 224,000 miles · GA · crash

Involved in a wreck were my front end hit the rear of a ford 4x4 f150, was traveling around 30 MPH and airbags did not deploy. Have pictures of my front end,truck was totaled.

Filed Sep 9, 2008 · Airbags, Brakes · 162,000 miles · RI · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH and approaching a stop light, the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, he rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle as having a rotten and corroded brake line. The current and failure mileages were 162,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2008 · Airbags · 144,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

25 MPH, head on collision with tree, air bags did not deploy. Driver knocked unconscious, face hit steering wheel, nose injury and lip cut open.

Filed Aug 24, 2007 · Airbags · 77,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle spun out and struck the center divider. The air bags failed to deploy. The road conditions were wet at the time of the crash. One passenger sustained injuries to the shoulders and chest along with a sore neck. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the vehicle may be destroyed. The vehicle sustained extensive front end damage. The current and failure mileages were 77,000.

Filed May 7, 2007 · Airbags · 135,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

My wife and I were involved in a near head on collision on may 6,2007 while driving a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 extended cab pick up. The speed at impact was approximately 40 MPH , and the air bags did not deploy. The seat belts performed as designed. However, the 2 injuries could have been reduced if the air bag failure had not occurred.