My spouse was driving down s/b on rt 313 @ rt 290 maryland. He hit a deer and rolled my envoy and the air bags never deployed. My son was in front passager set with a set belt on and when the envoy rolled his set belt did not hold him on. My spouse told me the anit-lock breaks did not engage when he slam on the breaks .
2003 GMC Envoy: airbags did not deploy in a crash
23 of the 394 complaints about the 2003 GMC Envoy describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 62,037
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 25 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the contact crashed into the front end of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was declared totaled by the insurance company and towed from the scene. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.
Front air bag did not deploy,driving in snow slid an hit a tree was driving on a highway.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal which caused the vehicle to crash into a tree. As a result, the air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and left shoulder which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 189,325.
Entering straight stretch of 2 lane hwy.,I swerved to miss object in my lane and part of adjacent lane. I could not straighten up vehicle. The vehicle rolled and struck a tree. The engine was off and the air bags did not inflate. My door was damaged and had to be cut off to free myself. The envoy was totaled. My wife's harness did not hold and she was facing the rear between the front seats. The side air bags and front air bags did not work. The vehicle was well maintained with new tires and brakes. I was life flighted, and my wife was carried by ambulance to the hospital where we sustained multiple injuries.
I was driving about 40 MPH when I went threw a yellow light when a older lady turn in front of me, I hit her on the passenger side between the front n back dr, , pushing n rolling n totaling her small SUV. She was not serious hurt. My airbags did not deploy. My envoy was still driveable . I took my envoy to my local gmc dealer to have them find prob why the airbags didn't go off, they or I called a rep for gmc, to come to sioux falls to investigate and he told me that the reason they didn't deploy was because I wasn't going fast enough for impact for deploy. I think that is bunch of bull. Can someone help me ,is there anything I can do .I hear that a person can receive cash from gmc if a person s airbags don't go off.
My daughter was driving the envoy at about 45 MPH when a drunk driver pulled out in front of traffic, causing everyone to slam on their brakes, and my daughter was not able to stop in time before rear-ending another vehicle. The car is totaled but the airbags never deployed.
Driving at approx. 2:30 pm in intermittently rainy conditions- I suddenly found myself unable to control my vehicle and had trouble seeing my surroundings even though I had new rain-x wipers on. While I applied the brakes they did not work as effectively as they should. Additionally, after the first and second impact (multiple vehicles were involved)- no air bags deployed. I was the only person in the vehicle and still the drivers side air bag did not deploy. Resulted in two fatalities in another vehicle while I suffered a head injury, facial fractures that required surgery, and a broken collar bone from the seat belt that I could not afford the medical intervention required for repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact was involved in a crash. The vehicle traveled down an embankment and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact sustained injuries to the arms. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, he slightly crashed into a curb and the vehicle turned over in a ditch. The air bags did not deploy and the contact sustained neck and lower back injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was deemed destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
My husband fell asleep at the wheel on his way to work and hit several trees. The car is totaled but the airbags didn't go off. I do understand that the accident was 100% my husbands fault but I don't understand why the air bags didn't go off.
Accident on 2/17/2009 front crash to other vehicle and air bag did not deploy hood damage, windshield damage, all front damage, doors could not open radiator damage, engine damage.
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 GMC Envoy no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 GMC Envoy?
23 of 394 owner complaints about the 2003 GMC Envoy (6%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 GMC Envoy?
There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 GMC Envoy
Fuel leak 33Check engine light 30Fuel smell 29Wipers 25Headlights 18Fuel gauge 17Fuel pump 13Fire or smoke 11Door locks 8Loss of power 8Stalling 8ABS 6Tire blowout 6Transmission failure 6Airbag light 5
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