2005 GMC Envoy: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Mar 28, 2025 · Airbags · 270,000 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owned a 2005 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, another vehicle driven by a drunk driver swerved into the front of the vehicle, causing a front collision. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact hit his face again on the steering wheel, but did not seek medical assistance. The contact's wife, who was occupying the front passenger seat and wearing a seat belt, was severely injured and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact's wife was diagnosed by a trauma surgeon. The contact's wife was diagnosed with a fractured right knee cap, right ankle bone chips and ligament damage, damaged left toes, a double bone bruise in the left knee, bruised seat belt mark. The contact's wife was hospitalized for 6 days and was admitted to a rehabilitation facility for 11 days. The contact stated that his wife was currently confined to a wheelchair. The contact's wife was currently awaiting a knee replacement. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 270,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2021 · Airbags · WI · crash

I purchased my envoy from a used car lot with no warning lights and no apparent safety concerns about 2 yrs ago other then what appeared to be a replaced front bumper cover and the vehicle was repainted the same color white, since then the brakes have intermittently not disengaged on one side or the other I believe it's the front brakes and seems to be worse after a longer drives and after bleeding the system the pedal would be firm and next day spongy feeling and going down rather far. Air bags did not deploy apon impact. It is available for inspiration although I am attempting to repair it after my accident the brakes are still as they were. I have tried both on as well as performance pads and rotors booster check valve and fluid replacement with no change. I was coming back from my daughter's dentist appointment it is 20 minutes away the roads were very slick with snow and sleet, I got off the hwy and coming through town I braked to slow from 45 to 35mph before crossing the intersection when I let off the brake the left side stayed engaged enough to cause the vehicle to pull to the left and I couldn't steer straight because of the snow and was forced to hit 2 traffic light posts in the center median. Usually on dry roads I can tap the pedal and keep it straight until the brakes released. I first noticed it changing pads when I 1st purchased it that the front tires spin harder while jaked up and when it continued I figured it was alignment or steering components worn but even after parts replaced a 2 alignments nothing changed, after my last alignment the technician said the brakes need to be bled and I told him the issue he was unsure the cause. I did not have any air bags deploy in this accident and the sensors were clearly effected as the bumper caved in the center. The vehicle also has had uneven ride height due to independent sensors in the rear. The vehicle now has a service airbag and service brakes light. Other owners have similar issues with their envoys

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Body, Engine · FL · crash · 2 injuries

I had three cars in front of me stopped. I did not see any breakl lights and I hit the car in front of me pushing the other cars to hit each other. My front end of my car was severely damaged bad enough to damage the radiator and destroy my AC unit. I'm not sure what else was damaged. It sent the person in front of me and myself to the emergency room. " my air bags did not deploy ". My vehicle was moving on a city street.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 120,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall, early morning, my power steering stopped working, so I filled it and it started working again, as I was driving down a busy road turning onto my own street, the power steering and brakes failed resulting in me crashing into a pole, and the air bags did not deploy and the seatbelt did not lock, so I flew into the steering wheel, breaking my hand. The damage was so severe it was considered totaled.

Filed Sep 11, 2014 · Airbags · 102,507 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

On september 16th, 2011, I was involved in an auto accident that was a head on crash. The air bags never deployed and I sustained back injuries. On site of the accident my back was hurting some but did not go to hospital until later that evening, after the adrenalin and the shock wore off. I now have sever back problems with a lot of pain and was declared disabled in 2012. At the time of doing research I was told by on-star, which never came on, that if my air bags didn't deploy they wouldn't come on.. But, the frame was bent so bad that they totaled the vehicle, with a lot of other damage. The whole front was damaged, the bumper was destroyed along with damage to the motor. And we could not understand why the air bags did not deploy.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · MD · crash

Single car accident with car running off road ran into ditch, overturned and hitting phone pole. Airbag did not deploy. Questionable seat belt issues.

Filed Jun 27, 2012 · Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, he crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor tissue damage on the upper body from the impact. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where it was declared destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, they provided no assistance. The current and failure mileage were unavailable. Updated 09/24/2012 *js the consumer stated the accident was initiated by a vehicle going west bound that crossed the solid double lines, ultimately causing a domino effect. The consumer's vehicle was damaged when he tried to avoid hitting the vehicle by swerving sideways and sliding into the grass. He tried stopping the vehicle while it was still on the pavement but he inevitably ran into the ditch and flew airborne into a tree, and the truck overturned. Updated 03/25/14 updated 01//22/15. *jb.......updated 03/17/16 *bf updated 09/06/16.*jb updated 09/18/2017*js

Filed Feb 6, 2009 · Airbags · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact was involved in a head-on crash. The contact was severely injured and the entire front end of the vehicle was crushed. All four tires blew out and the frontal air bags failed to deploy. There were no other passengers in the vehicle and no maintenance was performed on the vehicle prior to the crash. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. A police report was filed. The mileages, speed, and VIN were unknown.

Filed Jan 24, 2008 · Airbags · 29,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. While driving 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front middle of the contact's vehicle. The other vehicle was also traveling 40 MPH. The driver was wearing a seat belt sustain injuries. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle sustained damage to the front end, radiator, and engine. The current and failure mileages were 29,000. Updated 02-19-08

Filed Mar 1, 2007 · Airbags · 25,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* - the contact owns a 2005 gms envoy. In mid february 2007 the contact's vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving at 35 MPH. The contact drove into a tree due to icy road conditions. None of the air bags deployed. There were no passengers in the vehicle. The contact was wearing a seat belt. There were no warning indicator lights on the dashboard before or after the crash. The vehicle was towed to a the dealer, and the insurance company advised the contact that the vehicle was totaled. The contact had requested that the manufacturer issue a computer read out indicating why the air bags didn't deploy. The dealer sent the contact prior to the collision a diagnostic email stating the vehicle was operating normally. A police report was taken. The current and failure mileage were both 25000.

Filed May 5, 2005 · Airbags · 6,500 miles · GA · crash · 3 injuries

Severe car crash with my leased 2005 gmc envoy. Much side and front damage occured, but air bags did not deploy. Gmc will be sending someone from the protection allegation department to perform a diagnostic test on the air bags within the next 14 days. The accident occured on 4/22/05. I do not want the vehicle repaired and given back to me for the following 2 reasons: the vehicle incurred (in my opinion, police report, allstate insurance co., sterling auto body repai shop) etc ... Extensive damage. The 2nd reason is the airbags, as stated, did not deploy. If anyone were to be seated in the passenger seat, they would have been seriously hurt. I have readily at my disposal any and all additional info. Which I will gladly submit when necessary.

Filed Feb 10, 2005 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

Complaint received via e-mail. My wife was in her 2005 gmc envoy when it was hit on the driver's tire, and was driven into a concrete power pole at 40 MPH head on. The power lines were knocked down. Driver's side air bag never deployed, and her head hit the steering, causing a bump on the head, a black eye and a cut lip.