2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Oct 4, 2017 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · NH · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. An unknown injury was sustained to the driver of the other vehicle, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to approved auto (17 danville rd, plaistow, nh 03865) where a diagnostic test was not performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Airbags · 103,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision with a semi truck. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer stated that the crash did not fit the qualifications for air bag deployment. The driver sustained neck injuries and fractures in the middle and lower portions of the back, which required medical attention and surgery. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 250,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was on cruise control prior to accident, I lost consciousness & do not remember anything about the crash early on. Was informed the vehicle rolled front to rear 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 times, prior to coming to rest on its top. The vehicle was a total loss due to this accident. I spent 3 days in icu and am now recuperating at home. No airbags deployed due to this accident . The vehicle was a total loss due to the accident.

Filed Mar 19, 2010 · Airbags · 90,100 miles · CT · crash

Service air bag light came on intermittently. Vehicle taken to a dealer where a wiring harness was replaced. Subsequent, the vehicle was involved in a head-on crash severe enough to total the vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. A replacement vehicle (same model) was purchased, it too has a "service airbag" light.

Filed Dec 22, 2009 · Airbags · 128,500 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

2003 chevy silverado 1500 4-wd, spun in "black ice", then struck concrete highway barrier head-on and "square" at approx 50-MPH. Front end of truck was crushed back approx 14-inches. Driver's side air bag did not deploy, with the result that face struck steering wheel, producing deglovement of nose on left side. Left knee struck switch array to lower left of steering wheel. Driver was wearing seat belt. Driver taken by ambulance to nearest hospital for treatment. Attempts to discuss problem with chevrolet dealership (biddle chevrolet, bothell, washington) have been neither productive or satisfying.

Filed Jan 7, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · WV · crash · 3 injuries

While driving 35 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy, and both frontal and rear seat belts failed to lock. Driver and two passengers sustained minor injuries, and were transported to the hospital. Vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection.