2007 Chevrolet Silverado: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Brakes, Wheels · 93,502 miles · MD · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the anti-lock braking system warning indicator illuminated. The contact noticed that the front drivers side tire and wheel had become detached from the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the wheel hub assembly failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,502.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Airbags · 95,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a tree causing extensive damage to the front end. The contact indicated that during the crash the front air bags did not deploy and the driver suffered injuries to the right knee, while the front passenger suffered injuries to both knees and head. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Jul 4, 2014 · Airbags · 91,112 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in head on collision that totaled it. Other vehicle was an older model van, do not know extent of damages to it. My concern is the air bags did not deploy was told by gm that crash did not meet criteria for deployment!!!!! A head on collision at 50 MPH that totaled 2500 series chevy truck. Hard for me to believe I now own a 2008 chevy 1500 series , do I need to concerned?

Filed Jun 29, 2014 · Airbags · VA · crash · 3 injuries

On impact to front end of my vehicle the air bags did not deploy. The air bags on the other vehicle did deploy. How can I be sure my airbags are functioning properly. There is about $9,000 damage to my vehicle. I am sendingagain because I am not certain the first one went through.

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Airbags · 102,000 miles · WA · crash · 4 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle hydro planed and the contact crashed into the road barrier. No air bags deployed upon impact. There were four injuries and a police report was filed. Injury details were not available. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 102,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2012 · Airbags · DC · crash

Railroad hyrail vehicle equipped, after market, with hyrail wheel assemblies which allow the vehicle to operate on railroad tracks. Once hyrail (flanged) wheels are retracted, the vehicle is operated over the highways and public roads like any other vehicle. On 7/27/12 near eagle nest, az a railroad employee was operating vehicle on the railroad tracks when it struck a standing train at 38 MPH. Airbags did not deploy and rail employee was killed. Concern is that the installation of hyrail wheel assemblies might be impacting the airbag sensor. The hyrail wheel assemblies extend approx. One foot of steel framework ahead of the front and rear bumpers. The placement of these assemblies might inadvertently be affecting airbag deployment in crashes on the railroad track and on public roads.

Filed May 21, 2010 · Airbags · 28,000 miles · IA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 MPH, a vehicle ahead of him made an unexpected left turn. The contact crashed into the the preceding vehicle and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was injured and a police report was filed accordingly. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where unknown repairs were made the vehicle was traded in. The VIN was not available and the failure mileage was approximately 28,000. Updated 07/19/10 *bf updated 07/21/10