1996 Chevrolet Tahoe airbags problems

Filed May 8, 2020 · Airbags · 144,906 miles · CA

I have a 1996 chevy tahoe which I have been the original owner since new. I recently had maintenance performed on the vehicle and had the shop check the drivers side air bag because the check air bag indicator light was coming on during the operation of the vehicle. The repair shop indicated to me that the sensor needed to be replaced but the sensor was no longer available even after a states wide search was performed. I contacted general motors only to find out the part has been discontinued and no replacement part is available. The part number from gm is #16162465 and there is no after market parts. Is general motors still responsible for a replacement part for this required safety item or what do you suggest I do to correct this problem?

Filed Nov 12, 2010 · Airbags · 140,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. While the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that the front right and left frame rails for the air bag sensor were separating and rotting. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the parts for repair were no longer manufactured. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 140,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · MD

Consumer was having trouble with electrical system. The exterior and interior lights inadvertently fail and cease working. Consumer took the vehicle to a dealer to determine the cause; however, the dealer was unable to locate the problem. The consumer is still experiencing unexpected failure with the lighting system. Also, check engine light was on. Dealer could not determine why the light was on. Fuel pump had to be replaced twice within the past year.*ak the blinker and turn signals have to be replaced frequently. Coolant leaked into the engine and it had to be replaced. Air bag warning light illuminated. Starter was replaced. The steering wheel shook. The dealer replaced the idler arm and drag link. Water pump leaked. Power steering pump leaked. Brake cable broke. Pinion seal leaked. Master cylinder leaked.

Filed Oct 14, 2004 · Airbags · MI · crash · 1 injury

Crashed 1996 tahoe going about 45 MPH, no airbags deployed, causing head injury. Not sure of date it was fall of 2002.

Filed Oct 28, 2002 · Airbags · TN · crash · 1 injury

No summary. Dt

Filed Jul 10, 2002 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Air bag failed to deploy during frontal collision at about 30 MPH, the driver sustained major whiplash .

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Airbags · CT · crash · 3 injuries

Vehicle hit a tree head-on at 40mph, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Vehicle was totaled.*ak there were three injuries.

Filed Sep 22, 2000 · Airbags · MI · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40 MPH, and airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Airbags · MI · crash · 3 injuries

Consumer was traveling 45-50mph & hit another vehicle on driver's side. Airbag on the drivr's side didn't go off. Consumer had cracked ribs & bruises. Vehicle was totalled. Dealer will be contacted.

Filed Mar 10, 2000 · Airbags · NY · crash · 2 injuries

When traveling about 30 MPH vehicle hit a tree head-on, and there was no deployment of driver's side air bag. Vehicle was totalled. A gm rep informed owner that the air bags were working properly, and should not have deployed. *ak.et.