2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer: airbags did not deploy in a crash

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 Aug 21, 2017 · Brakes · 123,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the vehicle was involved in a crash on three occasions for the same failure. The contact stated that the brakes malfunctioned in the same format three times since june of 2014. During the first occasion, the brake pedal made a popping sound, vibrated, and traveled to the floorboard. In turn, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to rick hendricks chevrolet in buford, georgia where it was repaired. During the second occasion, the contact crashed into the preceding due to the brake failure. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to chattahoochee collision in buford, georgia where the vehicle was repaired. During the third time the contact rear ended a vehicle, the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to caliber collision in buford, georgia where the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the vehicle would have to be diagnosed by a general motors dealer, and that the contact would have to pay for the repair because the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

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 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 Jan 28, 2015 · Airbags · 199,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the driver drifted off the road and crashed the vehicle into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a fractured nose and left cheekbone that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed back to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · NC · crash

2006 chevrolet trailblazer. Consumer writes in regards to problems with dealership management not getting key lock ignition fixed. *smd the consumer stated a month after purchasing the vehicle, she began having problems with the key lock in the ignition. The truck would not crank, the windows would not roll up or down, the radio did not work and the entire dashboard shut down. She had an accident on jan 13, 2012 and the air bags did not deploy. On june 21, 2014, the vehicle shut down and she had to leave the vehicle, for five days, before she could have it towed to the dealer.

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Airbags · 102,000 miles · MT · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, she lost control of the vehicle while driving in snowy weather. The vehicle nose dived into an embankment and then crashed into a boulder. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance for treatment of a concussion and bruising. The front passenger was also injured and sustained bruising. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Airbags · OH · crash · 3 injuries

This complaint is being filed on behalf of the vehicle owner and driver. This chevy trailblazer was involved in a two vehicle, double fatal crash. The front of the trailblazer struck the driver's side door of a cavalier that failed to yield from a stop sign. The trailblazer stayed connected with the cavalier, forcing it off the left side of the roadway and into a large tree. Both occupants in the cavalier were fatally injured. The front airbags did not deploy on the trailblazer and no event was recorded on the airbag control module.

Filed Jan 31, 2012 · Airbags · NC · crash · 2 injuries

I was driving on highway 20 heading towards north carolina. I was about 5 to 10 miles from meridian, ms and I was driving into a down pour of rain. Two semis passed me splashing water and after the second semi passed all I knew was my vehicle spinning out of control at a rapid speed bouncing up and down for about 30 to 50 yards and finally slamming into a tree on the driver side and the airbags did not deploy. I myself sustained minor injuries along with my oldest son. My two younger sons were in the backseat but I had a basket next to the drivers side passengers door which made one of my son's sit in the middle and my other son to the right of him.

Filed Nov 5, 2010 · Airbags · 94,485 miles · NV · crash

In approximately april of 2010 my gas gage on my 06 trailblazer quit working. The part was no longer under warranty at 84k miles. Very dangerous when traveling 400 miles with elderly aunt and small child 2x a week. On october 1, 2010 I was involved in a high speed collision when a car pulled in front of me, while I was going 70mph. The airbags did not deploy, I suffered major trauma to my knees and am unable to walk well or drive. I hit my head on the steering wheel and continue to have pain. My elderly aunt broke 3 cervical vertebrae and still has a trachiotomy over a month later. She is still in the hospital, and it is unknown if she will come home.

Filed Oct 7, 2008 · Airbags · 44,000 miles · AL · crash · 2 injuries

We were involved in a head on collision with another vehicle. Both were traveling at approximately 45 MPH. The air bags did not deploy. I was driving the vehicle and have a broken right leg, broken left heel and ankle. I was temporarily knocked unconscious from hitting the steering wheel. My wife suffered a broken wrist, fractured pelvis, and fractured tibula.

Filed May 12, 2008 · Airbags · 22,140 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

While driving on a dirt road that only fits on car, I was involved in a head on collision involving a jeep cherokee. There was extensive front damage however, the airbag did not deploy nor did onstar contact me. I have very painful neck, head, shoulder, and right arm pain.