Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH when the vehicle ran across black ice causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle began to spin uncontrollably eventually crashing into a concrete wall with the front-end of the vehicle. No air bags deployed. The contact received injuries to their knee, shoulder, neck, back, and eye. Medical attention was needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle towed and deemed totaled. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.*dt the contact recieved a claim id number #odi11382901 and case number [xxx].
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe: airbags did not deploy in a crash
21 of the 448 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 130,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While the driver was making a left turn, another vehicle drove through a red light and crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a fractured clavicle, sternum, vertebrae, left hand, eleven fractured ribs, and a major laceration across the face that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 239,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the contact crashed into a guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a fractured collar bone, several broken ribs, head trauma, brain bleeding, and strokes. The contact was placed into a medically induced coma and on a respiratory machine, but later died. The vehicle was towed to a savage yard. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the contact stated that the seat belt restraint failed to operate. The contact sustained a fractured rib and contusion to the sternum that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,999.
Tl* the contact owns 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle causing the vehcle to spin and become uncontrollable. In addition, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle causing it to roll over several times before crashing into a guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained critical injuries and the front passenger sustained fatal injuries. Both the contact and front passenger required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the driver crashed into a guard rail and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained massive head trauma, broken ribs and bleeding from the brain, resulting in a fatality. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was diagnosed of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Hit a tree on entire pass side and no airbags deployed.
Tl - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 45 MPH and attempted to avoid a crash with another vehicle. As a result, the driver crashed into a guardrail and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was taken to a hospital and sustained injuries to the ribs, the collar bones, a brain trauma and a collapsed lung. The driver suffered from fatal injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000. Dr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle while proceeding around another vehicle. The contact crashed the front passenger side of the vehicle into a ditch. The vehicle flipped over multiple times and landed upside down. The radio was ejected from the vehicle and the steering wheel fractured. The contact was pulled out of the vehicle by another individual. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a sprained shoulder and memory loss that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a junk facility. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
2002 tahoe lt was traveling south on two lane road when right front tire hit soft shoulder. Car left road and traveled about 200 feet before hitting a power pole. Car struck pole just behind left front tire. Impact sheared the pole off and the car rolled onto driver's side, then slid about another thirty to fifty feet. No airbags deployed. Driver struck face on steering wheel, cutting forehead and received other facial injuries. Left leg was broken in four places and driver was pinned in car for one an one half hours. The vehicle was a total loss.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 45 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. And crashed into a guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact's head struck the steering wheel and he was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact sustained spinal cord and neck injuries. The doctor x-rayed the contact and diagnosed him with burning paresthegic, hyper-esthesia, and central cord syndrome. The contact was released from the hospital two days after the crash. The failure mileage was 285,000.
Rear ended a vehicle going approx. 70 MPH and had extensive front end damage however the air bags failed to deploy. Driver hit head on steering wheel and passenger suffered sever head injury.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe?
21 of 448 owner complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (5%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
ABS 57Brake failure 38Tire blowout 16Grinding brakes 15Fuel pump 13Stalling 13Pulling 12Transmission failure 11Won't start 10Fire or smoke 9Fuel gauge 9Harsh shifting 9Seat belt 9Knocking 8Ball joint 6Jerking 5Loss of power 5Slipping 5Won't shift 5
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history