Bad 3 vehickle auto accident on I-96 in michigan. A white car stopped or stalled in center lane of highway and was then hit by a green car and we hit the green car "head on" in the rear.. Air bags did not deploy with a direct head on hit at 65 to 70 miles per hour. My truck was a 1997 gmc jimmy.
1997 GMC Jimmy airbags problems
16 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal9
- Frontal: driver side: inflator module2
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
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GMC Jimmy airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 GMC Jimmy airbags
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 GMC Jimmy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 gmc jimmy. The contact stated that the air bag failed to deploy when he was involved in a frontal crash. The vehicle was destroyed. The driver sustained minor injuries to his arms. A police report was filed. The dealer had not inspected the vehicle and it was sent to a salvage yard. The speed was unknown and the VIN was invalid. The current and failure mileages were 135,000.
While driving 35 MPH the consumer was involved in a head on collision. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The driver sustained neck and back injuries. Please provide additional information. *jb
The truck I have is 1997 gmc jimmy 4x4 slt model I purchased the truck in 2000 knowing it was a pre owned vehicle for the first two years the vehicle was nice but the next two years I have have had nothing but troubles so far with this vehicle I have replaced 1) ignition switch that costed 700.oo 2) pulley 3) alternator 4) heater core 5) compressor for A/C is gone havent replaced 6) fuel pump is gone havent replaced 7)winshield wipers work when they want to usual on clear days but when its storming they dont work which has resulted in me getting drenched 8) tailgate doenst want to go up I have had two years of problems with my truck and still contine to do so I purchased my truck with 21,252 mi and I now have 70,329 mi I need ball joints which I have not replaced in my opinion this is the worst vehicle I have ever ownmed and I believe ever made.
Have had multiple problems with no brake lights, hazard lights or driving lights. Vehicle also has been in two front end collisions and air bags did not deploy in either wreck. Vehicle was looked at by a dealer and could not be fixed.
When hit at 35mph in the front center of the vehicle air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.
Air bag light came on and stayed on. Dealer said air bag module needed to be replaced or the air bag may not deploy correctly in an accident.
Airbag light remains illuminated on the dash once vehicle is running. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
While driving at 40mph a vehicle came out in front suddenly , consumer hit other vehicle head on. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy , cause was unknown.
Airbag light on, dealer replaced inflatable restraint arming sensor and diagnoctic resv. Module.
Questions about the 1997 GMC Jimmy airbags
Does the 1997 GMC Jimmy have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the airbags of the 1997 GMC Jimmy, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 GMC Jimmy airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC Jimmy airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Jimmy have bad airbags?
The GMC Jimmy model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (35 complaints), 1996 (16 complaints) and 1997 (16 complaints).
Other 1997 GMC Jimmy problems
Brakes 54Suspension 54Visibility 44Engine 38Transmission 33Electrical 28Fuel system 18Steering 18Lights 16Body 11Acceleration 8Seat belts 6Tires 5Wheels 4Locks 2Seats 2
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