Driver of veh. #1 2003 chev venture ls was east bound through a controled intersection, when veh. 2 a 1997 jeep was west bound in into the intersection and made an abrup left turn in front of veh. #1. Both vehicles struck each other in the left front corner of each vehicle. Veh. #1 was declared totalled by travelers insurance co. The lf portion of the van was shoved back in to the motor, radiator, along with the lf wheel and assembly. The drivers airbag did not deploy from the near head on crash.
2003 Chevrolet Venture: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 185 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Venture describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 102,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl - the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, another vehicle crashed into the front end of the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and the passenger were both taken to a hospital where there were injuries reported. The driver sustained neck and shoulder injuries. The passenger sustained head, knee, hip, and arm injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v222000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 113,000. Dr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. The contact was driving 45 MPH and crashed head first into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy, and there were no injuries. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed from the scene. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
I bought my chevy venture new with 10 miles on it in 2003 thought this van was safe had a head on collision with a tree 40-45 miles an hour the air bags did not deploy if not for wearing my seat belt don't know what would have happened ..
Consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle head on while driving at 25 MPH. The seat belt failed to retract. Also, upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained chin injuries, passenger in the front seat sustained knee injuries, and passenger in the second seat sustained head injuries. Upon inspection of the vehicle dealership indicated that sensor that controls the air bags was damaged.
The vehicles side door was hit yet the side impact air bag did not deploy. The dealer was notified.
The vehicle was involved in a collision and the side air bags did not deploy.
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 Venture no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 Chevrolet Venture?
7 of 185 owner complaints about the 2003 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 2003 Chevrolet Venture?
There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Chevrolet Venture
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