Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that while involved in a crash, the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 10/2/14*cn updated 05/12/2015
2001 Chevrolet Venture: airbags did not deploy in a crash
8 of the 222 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Venture describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
We were traveling north bound going about 60 MPH on hwy 99 just north of sacramento. An ambulance cut in front of us and slowed down. The right front of the 2001 chevy venture struck the left rear end of the ambulance. The air bags did not deploy my daughter injured her hand and legs. I injured my sternum, bruised my stomach, and injured my right leg. We do have pictures showing that the air bags did not deploy.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH approaching an intersection the vehicle in front made a u turn which resulted in a collision. The consumers vehicle impacted the other vehicle on the rear left side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed at the scene of the accident. The fire department was also present. Updated 08/29/06.
Had intermitant airbag light, repaired by dealer under warranty. Dealer fixed drivers side seat belt retractor. Then had 40 MPH front end crash, front and side airbags failed to deploy. Sdm has history of failure on this van. Contacted gm, they stated 'no issue - case closed'. Needs to be addressed. I am an automotive engineer, all conditions should have been met in this crash for airbag deployment.
While driving at 30 MPH the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, the driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained a fractured sternum and was hospitalized. *ak another vehicle also hit the consumers vehicle in the rear. The vehicle was declared totaled. *sc
My daughter and I were involved in a collision at approx 65mph with a 24' flatbed trailer that detached itself from a vehicle headed the opposite direction. My van had severe frontal/right frontal damage. On star was notified upon impact-by the air bag deployment sensors-and dispatched ems for me. The driver, passenger and side air bags did not deploy. The on star system shows they did.
Was driving vehicle at approximately 35 MPH when vehicle in front stopped short. Applied brakes and pedal went to the floor, failing to stop vehicle. Vehicle in front was rear-ended. Air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Please describe details.
Vehicle was involved in a collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy. Cause unknown. *ak consumer states there were 2 injuries and one fatality.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. An air bag without the check valve pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward.
- Risk
- This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment. It could also reduce the ab8ility of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began december 16, 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 chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000, prompt #3.
Recall number 02V329000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the air bag. Some were built with a double load of generant and some were built without generant.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger air bag deployment, a double load of generant can cause the inflator module to explode. If the air bag module explodes, metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupant. A module with no generant would not inflate the air bag, and the occupants could receive more severe injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Telephone calls were made to owners on january 29, 2001. Follow up owner mailing began on april 17, 2001. 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 chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000.
Recall number 01V026000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Venture no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2001 Chevrolet Venture?
8 of 222 owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Venture (4%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Chevrolet Venture?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Chevrolet Venture
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