Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle was hit on the driver's side front end. The air bags did not deploy. Seat belts were in use however back and neck injuries were sustained. The impact was so severe; both passenger tires came off the rims and dug into the pavement. The police were on scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to dealer, upon inspection no determination could be made why the air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 05/16/06.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado airbags complaints
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I recently purchased a used 2004 chev. Silverado pick-up in 7-2005 from a car dealer in our area. Within a short time frame from the purchase the air bag light came on for no apparent reason. I took the truck to the dealer where I purchased it and they advised that it would cost approx. $550.00 to replace an sdm module. I have spoken to several mechanics since and they advised that they have seen this same problem with the chev. Silverado pick-ups driver air bag. I believe that this is a safety issue that should be looked into. I believe that they have a defective coil spring in the air bag system which will not allow the steering wheel airbag to operate. Please check and advise. Thanks.
I had an accident in my 2004 chevy truck at a speed of approx 80 MPH head on impact. The truck was totaled but my air bags didn't work. I made a complaint to gmac, they had an investigation and according to them there was nothing wrong with the air bags. I find that hard to believe with that kind of impact, this is a safety issue and I have 2001 chevy suburban that my wife drives with my children. Can you please look into this because I would like to know gmac is not taken responsibility for the air bag failure. Thank god I was wearing my seat belt , because it was the only thing that saved my life.
While driving on slick roads my truck went off the road, down a hill and crashed into an embankment. The entire front end was severely damaged. The frame was bent, the bumper was wrapped up under the fender, grill guard pushed into the radiator. Upon impact neither of the airbags deployed. My face slammed into the steering wheel breaking my nose. Truck salvaged.
On jan. 10 of 2006 I lost control of my 2004 chevy silverado while I was driving on icy road. I hit a concrete divider head on. My concern is that the air bag never deployed even though the damage to the truck was quite big. I was given a estimate of $9820 of damage because they have to replace the body frame. Even with all this damage my airbag never deployed.
Dt: the contact stated the company truck that he drove was involved in an accident. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The entire front end of the vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained injuries. He bruised his chest, shin and tore the tendon in his ankle. There had been no accidents in this vehicle prior to this. A police report was taken at the scene.
Dt: the contac owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision while traveling 65 MPH on august 28, 2005. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights on indicating there was a problem with the air bag system. The contact stated another vehicle lost control of and hit the side of contact's vehicle, causing it to hit the center median. The consumer contacted the dealership and the manufacturer.
Traffic came to quick stop I did a rapid push on the brake pedal and nothing happened no brake lock at all and rear ended the person in front of me, causing major damage to front of my vehicle and my air bag did not even deploy.
Dt: 2004 chevrolet silverado. The consumer was in an accident on august 23, 2005. While driving 40 MPH. A deer came onto the road, consumer's vehicle swerved to avoid it, and went into ravine. Took out two trees. This damaged the front end of the vehicle. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was driven home, and is currently at the auto body shop. There has been no determination as to why the air bags did not deploy. A police report taken. The consumer sustained injuries. She bruised the chest, and she had a bulging disc I neck near spinal cord.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with an oak tree at 5 MPH. Upon impact, neither frontal air bag deployed. Although consumer was properly restrained the crash pushed the engine through the firewall against the passenger's seat. Driver sustained injuries, and an ambulance transported the driver to the local hospital.
While driving the air bag light came on , and the computer read out, saying servicing air bag. The consumer took vehicle to the dealer, they placed it on the computer and stated it showed no defects, and warranty has expired. *ak
While driving 65 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags deployed, but failed to inflate properly. Driver sustained minor injuries.
While driving 60 MPH vehicle hydroplaned, lost control, and crashed into a building head on . Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy, and passenger's side air bag was deactivated. No injuries reported.
The air bag light was on after being serviced on three occasions. The air coil, air bag module and module diag sensor sensor were replaced.
2001 chevrolet pickup involved in a crash with a tree and air bag did not deploy. Drive sustained severe injury to mouth by hitting steering wheel, displacing five lower front teeth causing extensive pain having teeth repositioned.
While driving at 35 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, none of the frontal airbags deployed. Driver sustained minor bruises to their chest from the seat belt, and the front passenger sustained a bruised knee. This collision resulted in $800.00 frontal damage.
While driving 30-35 MPH I took notice to vehicle slowing down in front of me. I applied my brakes and pedal went to floor causing me to rear end vehicle. Upon impact air bags did not deploy. Truck was taken to dealership of purchase, still sits there today. Third occasion of brakes going to floor, first occasion of air bags not deploying.
The consumer stated the frontal air bags did not deploy during an accident. There were no injuries. The driver had the vehicle towed to a body shop. *jb while traveling at 30 MPH and approaching an intersection, a second vehicle entered on the consumer's left hand side, there was no time to react, the consumer struck the second vehicle on it's right side. The drivers side air bag did not deploy. *sc
While driving 60 MPH driver applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, and hit another vehicle on the passenger side. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries.
Recently while trying to start my truck there was a drivability issues with the powertrain, I had the lock light for the theft deterrent system on the instrument panel come on. The check engine light was also lit. The airbag light for the passenger side wouldn't come on.it read "airbag off" even though there was a passenger seated. The red warning light for the drivers side did not appear to work either.*ak this issue only happened one time.cw
While driving 40 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Passenger sustained injuries to neck, jaw, and a broken arm. *ak
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