1998 GMC Jimmy airbags problems

Filed Sep 9, 2008 · Airbags · 134,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Frontal accident to my 1998 jimmy at 35 MPH. Extensive front damage to the vehicle and neither air bag deployed. No air bag codes everything was functioning properly. Both police officers agreed that with the type of accident there should have been a deployment of the airbags. Because of no deployment I was injured and had to go to the hospital to determine the extent of my injuries.

Filed Aug 31, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 100,000 miles · NH · crash

Dt: the front and rear windshield wipers began to intermittently work. This was over a period of three months and later stopped working all together. Consumer did not take the vehicle to a dealer for any repairs because it was no longer under warranty. The transmission did not shift properly after acceleration for a period of about thirty seconds, and then it shifted into gear. The ABS was delayed when applying brake pressure. The brakes locked, and then the vehicle slid. The brakes pads were replaced every three months, this has been ongoing for the last two years. The steering wheel pulled to the right continuously, an alignment was performed a year ago but it did not correct the problem. In january 2004 the vehicle was involved in an accident, it struck a parked car at a speed of about 30 MPH and the air bags did not deploy. This was front impact. The consumer has numerous complaints about the vehicle. *ak.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Airbags · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Consumer stated while traveling 25-35 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Two passengers sustained injuries. Consumer was told by insurance company to call the federal safety agency.

Filed May 13, 2003 · Airbags · NY · crash · 1 injury

I was in an accident with my 1998 gmc jimmy. I t-boned a little volkswagen going appx. 35 MPH. Neither my driver side or my passenger side air bags deployed. I was informed that the air bags should have deployed after 15 MPH. I bought the vehicle used in 2002, and I was not informed about any recalls or any thing. I felt that the impact was severe enough to deploy the air bags. Instead I ended up smacking my head on the steering wheel.

Filed Feb 10, 2003 · Airbags · 99,000 miles · VA · crash

1998 gmc jimmy was involved in a frontal impact at 6:35 a.m. On friday, february 7, 2003. The vehicle impacted an embankment at approximately 55 MPH, causing it to roll twice and eventually rest on the passenger side. The vehicle's air bags did not deploy at the time of impact.

Filed Nov 8, 2000 · Airbags · AR · crash · 2 injuries

Consumer was traveling 45mph in raining conditions, another vehicle ran a stop sign, and consumer's vehicle was hit head-on to front driver's side. Air bags never deployed. Owner's manuel stated that air bags should have deployed at speed of 18mph.

Filed Oct 9, 2000 · Airbags, Engine · KY · crash · fire · 1 injury

Vehicle involved in a frontal collision, it t-boned a 1988 dodge, dakota at approximately 50 MPH. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified. *ak after collision, there was an engine fire.

Filed Apr 11, 2000 · Airbags · GA · crash

While driving down a road traveling 40mph another vehicle coming towards consumer with high beams on, blinded consumer's vision . Consumer, in return, hit a vehicle on a side street that was coming out into the flow of traffic. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy.

Filed Mar 17, 2000 · Airbags · NY · crash · 1 injury

While driving behind a huge tanker truck consumer started to pass the truck and lost control. It was snowing, and vehicle went over an enbankment, and slammed into concrete hard enought to bend the frame. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy.

Filed Feb 22, 2000 · Airbags · NJ · crash · 2 injuries

Was driving 30mph when an object appeared in the road. Avoided object, but hit telephone pole. Upon impact with the pole, neither air bags deployed. Both driver/passenger were belted. Driver hit steering wheel & broke nose in two places. Passenger hit handle above air bag & lost some front teeth. Emergency room treatment. Vehicle was repairable.