2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer: airbag warning light

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.

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 38,200 miles · PA

Driving down interstate 79 in pennsylvania at normal speed when my airbag light lit up and my air bag disengaged flashed, followed by more lights on the dash going on, and tracking disengaged flashed, then engine light came on, engine failure flashed as I started moving toward the right hand lane in heavy traffic. Just as I made it to the right lane my power cut out and I was going 20 - 25 MPH in two seconds flat. I swerved to the berm of the road as the four wheeler semi truck that was behind me nearly clobbered me. I inched on the berm at 20 MPH to the bridgeville exit and got to the colussy chevrolet dealer where my car stopped dead in the service dept. First, they thought battery, but the battery was fine. It was ignition switch failure which caused my air bags to disengage and my losing power. I was lucky I wasn't killed!! The cost of repairs was $337 but I was told that my 2006 chevrolet trailblazer was not on the gm recall list, even though I had the exact things go wrong with the vehicles on the ignition switch recall list. And they repaired it the same way, with no guarantee that this wouldn't happen again!!! This is not a "vehicle" recall, it is a "parts" recall and my vehicle had to have the ignition switch replaced. I called the gm ignition switch recall hotline and they escalated my case up and up and everyone said the same thing....they are sorry for my distress, my inconvenience but my vehicle is not on the recall list so they cannot replace the cost to repair my vehicle. Perhaps if the semi truck that was behind me killed me, they might acknowledge my safety concerns for the ignition switch (part) and not my vehicle!!!

Filed Mar 19, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · 118,000 miles · CA

I purchased a used car from ez cars & credit located in riverside california because they had some very good reviews. I could of bought a car from a private owner but I decided to go with a dealership because I figured that the law would protect me and they could not sale me a defective vehicle. I purchased an SUV, chevrolet trailblazer 2006 on 2/07/2013 and after taking the car for a test drive, I noticed the airbag light on. The manager [xxx] said it was just something that could be fixed in like 5 minutes and that it had to do with the fuses being replaced but his service technician left for the day so I should bring the car in tomorrow. I contacted the dealership and asked for [xxx], I was told by the sales manager who's name is [xxx], that [xxx] was on vacation for 1 week in mexico. I explained the airbag situation and[xxx]said he doesn't know anything about it and I would have to wait for [xxx] to return from mexico. A week and a half later driving with the airbag light on, not knowing if my kids, husband or myself were safe in this vehicle but we spent all our money to purchase this car. We here from [xxx] so I brought the car into the dealership, [xxx] had the car for 4 days and the airbag light is still on today! I contacted [xxx] and told him I was on my way to pickup my car, mr. [xxx] he was at the office, now when I pick up my car, I get my keys from the owner of the auto repair shop next door. He doesn't even work for the dealership! I have serious water corrosion under my car, the steering wheel feels shaky the fuel gauge never reads correctly and the lights go off and on inside the car after a while of driving. I don't know what to do?? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 30, 2013 · Airbags · 68,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2009 · Airbags, Suspension · 10,397 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle would vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions, but they could not produce any error codes or provide a sufficient remedy. In addition, the air bag warning indicator would sporadically illuminate on the instrument panel, which signified that the air bag was inoperative. If the passenger sensing system were to malfunction, the front air bag on the passenger side could be disabled when it should be enabled or vice versa. The risk of injury in the event of a crash was increased. The contact had aftermarket leather seats installed in her vehicle and called the manufacturer in reference to the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v417000 (air bags:frontal). She is currently awaiting their response. The failure mileage was 10,397 and current mileage was 29,439.

Filed Dec 11, 2007 · Airbags, Steering · 6,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. Since the vehicle was purchased, it has experienced several failures. While driving 25 MPH, the power steering pump would produce an awful noise on many occasions. The air bag light would illuminate at inappropriate times and fail to indicate when someone with a low weight was seated in the passenger seat. A mechanic stated that water was entering into the engine because of a shortage. The contact asked general motors for an extended warranty, but they refused. The purchase date was unknown. The failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 41,000.