2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags problems

Filed Apr 10, 2022 · Airbags · CT · crash · 1 injury

In a very severe head on crash 4/8/2022 the air bag did not deploy.

Filed Mar 23, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · SC · crash · 5 injuries

Brakes failed for no apparent reason around 8:00 am that morning. My friend and I was driving to my home in his 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer after many stops that morning. We was on the interstate doing 65 MPH. I noticed the traffic ahead approaching and I said "cars" indicating to my friend to slow down. He said "I have no brakes!" We narrowly missed the first cars and while readjusting we came into contact with the driver side of three vehicles rolling us on our side! I broke both my arms escaping thankfully with my life. We had no idea what suddenly and unexpectedly lost brakes. Weeks afterwards I started reading about the stabilitrac and steering sensor on the 1 of many Chevrolet vehicle defect issues. Around that year and I believe was the problem. I have been out of work and tried to explain this to people with no reply. I read an article about Chevrolet told about the issue and refused a recall. Senator Blumenthal requested an investigation but I haven't seen anything after a judge requested a Chevrolet CEO deposed. If this vehicle has these dangerous problems please know that it almost killed my friend and i. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/03/u-s-senator-asks-the federal safety agency-to-investigate-gm-over-faulty-steering-sensor/ Thanks if anyone is listening. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Sep 4, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 235,000 miles · MI

The airbag deactivated light on the dash cluster comes on and off but mostly stays on now. No codes showing the cause. While driving both low beam headlights suddenly turned off, later diagnosis showed an electrical issue that melted both low beam light connectors and wires at the bulb end, new connectors were installed. Two different times within 1yr the heater blower motor relay has gotten hot enough to melt the connector and burn out the relay, connector replaced twice and currently melting again as fan speed 1, 4, and 5 have again stopped working. Heater blower motor also replaced twice concurrent with relay.

Filed Dec 20, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 155,000 miles · AL · crash · 3 injuries

2006 chevy trailblazer spun out on snow while my daughter was driving. It went towards the left then immediately jerked around to the right and continued to gain speed as it launched us off the roadway and into a group of trees. The brake pedal wouldn't budge, the steering wheel continued to turn in circles not controlling the tires at all. The backseat broke apart before impact and was throwing my teenage son around in the back. The front seats broke loose as well and slammed both driver and passenger into the dash during impact. The seatbelts did not engage to lock into place like they are supposed to and despite full frontal damage and a SUV deemed totalled/destroyed by my insurance company, not a single airbag deployed or attempted to deploy. We were all trapped inside the vehicle down an embankment and all sustained injuries in the crash including cuts, bruises, whiplash, and my daughter had a concussion. My daughter had a vp shunt placed in her brain last year and could've easily died in this crash due to her injuries. Something needs to be done about these airbags and seatbelts not working!!

Filed Apr 15, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 63,000 miles · KY · crash

My son was in an accident in his 2006 trailblazer. He was crossing a city street intersection when another vehicle struck his truck on the drivers side at an estimated 40+MPH, the truck flipped and slid about 15-20 feet. None of the airbags deployed.

Filed Mar 17, 2017 · Airbags · 123,230 miles · NV · crash

I was in a crash and neither front airbag deployed, my insurance adjuster questioned if the air bag system even works. I have copy of the estimate to repair as well. Due to the force of impact even local repair shop stated that my air bags should have gone off as well. Is there a recall on this model for air bags not deploying? I was in a second wreck on 3/7/17 and neither air bag deployed at that time either and there was no bumper so air bags should have definitely gone off.

Filed Feb 21, 2017 · Airbags · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent regarding general motor safety defects. *ld the consumer suggested there was a defect with the gm air bags in 2006 chevrolet trailblazer, in which the driver sustained a brain injury and his wife was injured, when it was impacted on the driver's side, resulting in left a-pillar contact when the air bag failed to deploy and his seat belt restraints failed. The crash was of enormous severity, with a speed change of 38 MPH with a line force in the direction of the a pillar.

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Airbags · 122,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was traveling on city street at 30mph when it struck a utility pole, shearing it off at the base. Vehicle then traveled straight up a hill and struck a house, coming to rest there. None of the air bags deployed. News story at http://www.wgem.com/category/133158/video-landing-page?&clipid=12610200&autostart=true

Filed May 19, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · LA · crash · 2 injuries

I was involved in an automobile accident out of state. I was traveling during the evening hours to try to avoid heavy traffic. I started having trouble with the dim lights and could only proceed using the bright lights. The next thing I realize is that I am unable to control the vehicle and struck another vehicle on the road. I then proceeded to slide down an embankment approximately 30 feet. My vehicle sustained enormous damage to the front and side of the vehicle. The front airbags did not deploy and my vehicle was deemed totaled by my insurer.

Filed May 13, 2015 · Airbags · 89,000 miles · HI

My wife weighs about 100 #'s yet the air bag light shows off. This is a safety item.