Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The contact's vehicle was struck from the front end by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left leg and left arm, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed. It was not determined whether or not the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer: airbags did not deploy in a crash
36 of the 901 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 36
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
I was involved in a head-on collision, I was going around 10-15 MPH and the vehicle that caused the accident was going faster than I was going. My airbags did not deploy. They should deploy between 8-14 MPH. Is anyone holding general motors accountable for their negligence? We were on a two lane city street.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 40 MPH in wet weather, the vehicle hydroplaned, drove off a cliff, and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest, knee and arm injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing agency where it was deemed destroyed. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 03/01/17*lj
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 78 MPH, a tire blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained an injured left shoulder and neck, and a head abrasion, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle slid on black ice and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a cut to the head and a severe back injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 20 MPH uphill, a vehicle traveling downhill crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The frontal air bags did not deploy. The passenger sustained whiplash and bruises to the elbow, chest, and stomach that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The passenger was also injured and taken to the hospital, but was released the same day. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer equipped with bf goodrich rugged trail t/a tires, size: p245/65ri7. While driving at 65 MPH, the contact heard a vibration coming from the tires. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole. The vehicle rolled over multiple times and the air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the contact noticed that the threads from the rear driver side tire had separated. The contact sustained head, shoulder, elbow, and hip injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle and tire manufacturers were not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 116,000 and the tire failure mileage was 40,000. The dot number was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and lost control causing the contact to crash into an embankment. The vehicle flipped over several times and landed on its side. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 5/11/2015
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH during inclement weather conditions, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained spine injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 5/11/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle slid on ice and crashed into a cement wall. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not restrain the contact. The contact sustained chest, neck, and knee injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
2003 chevrolet trailblazer. Consumer stated her husband was involved in an accident, and the air bags did not deploy. Consequently, he died from his injuries. *ss updated 02/09/15.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 70 MPH, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle causing the contact to crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a neck and back injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.
- Risk
- This could result in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. Also if the air bag inflator ruptured, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on march 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 03V051000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
- Risk
- Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 02V222000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
36 of 901 owner complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer (4%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Fuel smell 53Check engine light 48Wipers 47Fuel gauge 45Fuel leak 43Headlights 35Fuel pump 29Stalling 23Loss of power 20Won't start 17Ball joint 15Fire or smoke 14Transmission failure 14ABS 13Knocking 12Grinding brakes 8Door locks 8Won't shift 8Overheating 7Tire blowout 7Hesitation 6Power steering loss 6Seat belt 6Warning lights 6Slipping 5
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