Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. While driving 20 MPH uphill in icy weather, the vehicle slid off the road. None of the air bags deployed and the vehicle was completely destroyed. The passenger was severely injured. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. He has a copy of the police report. The current and failure mileages were 115,000. Updated 01/07/08 *bf updated
2002 GMC Envoy airbags complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The air bag light is constantly illuminated and only dims when the vehicle is turned off. While driving 55 MPH, the contact attempted to use the 4 wheel drive, but it would not work. The indicator light remains illuminated; however, none of the 4 wheel drive levels work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 01v283000 (power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)) and 02v222000 (air bags). The current mileage was 127,000 and failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 01-14-08. *kb the consumer stated the 4-wheel light only illuminated when the vehicle was started. Updated 12/12/07.
Road under construction hole in road overcorrected and went into air SUV rolled several times. Damage to front and rear. Drivers side of car damaged from front to rear. Air bags frontal or side did not deploy. Gmc 2002 envoy one owner with less than 46,000 miles. Car was totaled by insurance company.
Continued electrical problems with 2002 gmc envoy. Such as on-star telephone along with radio/cd player, all four doors failing to lock or open including the back hatch. Service air bag light and engine check lights coming on. Reprogram engine/transmission module, also telephone antenna replaced, short in wiring located due to rubbing/pinching during construction, replaced wiring harness. Hundreds of dollars required to identify short in wiring. Transmission operates sluggish until warmed-up vehicle feels as if the brakes are on until it has moved several blocks.
I was travelling at approximately 35mph and as I was heading toward a signal light when a van turned left in the opposite direction of travel. My vehicle's front end struck the van's passenger side door. Air bags did not deploy upon impact although van's both frontal air bags did deploy.my face hit the steering wheel and knees hit the bottom of the dashboard. Passenger was also bruised on knees
While driving 20 MPH consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver to sustained minor injuries, and was transported to a hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.
After being struck head on by a semi trailer at 40 MPH air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled.
When consumer's vehicle was hit in the front and rear at 40 MPH the front air bags did not deploy. Consumer an dpassenger sustained injuries. Vehicle was towed. Then, dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving 30 MPH, the consumer was involved in an eight vehicle pile up. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. As a result, the driver sustained severe back and leg injuries. *ak
While driving 55 MPH driver applied the brakes to slow down the speed and consumer lost control, causing the vehicle to hit a guard rail and roll over three times. Vehicle landed upside down. Upon impact, the airbag did not deploy, and seat belt did not hold the passenger.
Consumer had all of the weather proofing on the vehicle replaced by the dealer as well as the clutch assembly . *ak the fan clutch was replaced, the air bag indicator light came on. The consumer was told that nothing could be done if the light wasn't on at the time. The plastic trim from the seat belt broke, the seat belt failed again, the transmission would drag, the engine light was on and made a grinding noise,the drivers side tire was loosing pressure, the passenger inner door seal leaked, the clock on the radio would reset itself, the drivers side seat belt would lock up when the brakes were applied they would skid and pull to the right. *sc
While driving 45 MPH the vehicle's driver side air bag on the seat deployed inadvertently. No injuries were reported. Please provide any additional information. *nm
2002 gmc envoy ser#[xxx] air bags did not deploy driver taken by lifestar to hartford hospital the whole left side of the vehicle was caved in all the way to the front seat. *nm updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
While driving 30 MPH the vehicle was impacted on it's passenger side. The vehicle flipped over three times before coming to a stop. The consumer was wearing a seat belt at the time, but none of the six air bags deployed. The consumer suffered cuts, bruises and blood loss. The manufacturer and the dealer have not been informed of the failure.
Rear end collision sent 2002 gmc envoy into freeway center median, vehicle then rolled over onto passenger side. Front/side driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy. Approximate speed of vehicle at impact, 40-45 MPH. Driver suffered minor injuries, passenger (14-yr old) rendered unconscious and suffered concussion and other minor injuries.
Consumer stated while she and her husband were traveling on the highway at approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle in front of them decided to make a quick turn, which caused her husband to hit the vehicle in the side. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Both she and her husband sustained injuries. His knees went into the dash and he was sore from head to toe. This impact caused her head to snap back, resulting in a chest wall injury/a stiff neck , and back. This was a malfunction because the air bags should have deployed because of the rate of speed. *ak *cb the consumer also felt the seat belt did not really perform as designed.
While driving 50 MPH vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, but air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.
Vehicle's air bag light keep flashing/ vehicle running on high RPM's. *mr air bag sensor replaced and calibrations had to be updated. Additional problems included faded window moldings, loss of power and steering. Ignition switch and fuse block was replaced. Inoperative power mirrors. Parts had to be ordered. Consumer was upset with the number of problems experienced with vehicle and the number of recalls on this new SUV. *tt
I was involved in an accident may 28, 2002 in which both vehicles made contact at their left front corners. Total vehicle speed was at least 40 MPH at contact and maybe higher. The other vehicle's airbags both deployed while neither one of mine in a 2002 envoy did. This was not a direct head on crash, but the angle of impact was such that both vehicles stopped immediately. The only movement after impact was a pivoting around with the rear of both vehicles. In other words, we stopped upon contact. Both vehicles were a total loss and there were injuries in my vehicle. They were not severe, but happened nonetheless. My 8 year old son had severe seat and shoulder belt markings as well as bruises from his leg hitting a phone holder. I received some neck injuries that are still being treated and at this date we do not know how long treatment will take. I have photos of both my vehicle and the injuries to my son. My question and complaint involves the reasons the airbags did not deploy. I believe that in an impact of this nature, they should have deployed. There was a recall for this model year for an airbag, and I received a notice in the mail, but when the dealer ran my VIN my vehicle did not show up as needing the fix. I do not believe the recall involved the deployment mechanism.
The consumer was not notified by gmc about the recall for the air bag 02 v 222 000 and mechanical over ride 03 v 075 000, although the recall applied to the vehicle identification number.
The vehicle experienced problems with the air bag. The dealer indicated that there was corrosion around the air bag.
Consumer lost control of vehicle and hit a ledge, and none of the air bags deployed. *jb the dealer stated that if the vehicle hit 6 inches to the right, then the air bags would have deployed.
The vehicle was involved in a roll over accident, and the air bags failed to deploy.
The truck was broad sided, and the side airbags failed to deploy.
While traveling at 70 MPH another vehicle was traveling east bound crossed consumers path unexpectantly, causing consumer to hit a tree. Consumer states none of the airbags deployed. Please provide any further information.
Consumer collided in the rear of a tractor trailer travelling approximately 60-70mph. Both the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Ts
Vehicle involved in a collisoion at 5 to 10 MPH the driver side air bag did not deploy. *ak. Consumer stated vehicle was hit broadside directly into the roll bar area between the drivers door and drivers side, consumer's husband suffered severe injuries.
Vehicle was involved in frontal collision with point of impact just a little left of the center bumper. Front end, including frame was totalled. Upon impact, neither air bags deployed. Please describe details.
All of the eight (8) air bag equipped in the vehicle failed to deploy during frontal impact, althought properly restrained the consumer still sustained serious internal injuries, including a lacerated liver.(attorney on behalf of client0 nlm
At highway speeds vehicle will stall. When this happens it causes ignition switch to burn out. Consumer stated airbag light illuminated.ak tt
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