2000 Oldsmobile Alero: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Mar 21, 2007 · Airbags · 148,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile alero. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle hit a patch ice and spun around and hit a telephone pole head on. The air bags did not deploy. The failure mileage was 148,000. The driver was belted. The driver sustained minor injuries. The vehicles was destroyed. The contact has pictures of the vehicle. The manufacturer sent out an investigator and it was determined that the airbags were operational.

Filed Oct 8, 2005 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · CT · crash · 1 injury

On 10/07 I was involved in a head on collision while operating a 2000 olds alero which I purchased new. The air bags never deployed. The vehicle is a total loss and everyone that saw the car agrees the air bags should have deployed. Do you know of any other problems and where I might turn for answers and what recourse I may have.

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA · crash · 2 injuries

The vehicle was involved in a front impact accident at 25 MPH. The driver's seat belt did not hold the driver and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.

Filed Nov 4, 2004 · Airbags · 83,000 miles · GA · crash

While driving 20 MPH vehicle drove over a sandy road, lost control, and hit a tree. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported.

Filed Nov 11, 2003 · Airbags · 34,960 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Involved in a head on collision where another car turned in front of my vehicle at approx. 20 - 30 MPH. Airbags failed to deploy and I received deep lacerations on my forehead from my head going through the windshield. Both front airbags deployed on other vehicle.

Filed Sep 5, 2002 · Airbags · MA · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a head on crash at 55mph with a gaurd rail after being cut off on an interstate. The body shop manager of where the vehicle was repaired stated that the air bags should have deployed based on the impact and the damage to the m/v the general manager, service manager and body shop manager from where I purchased the car confirmed this to be true as well. As a result of the accident I have undergone surgery and physical therapy (9 months worth), I was further informed by the insrance companies independent medical examiner that the injuries would have been far less severe if the air bags had deployed and that I am lucky to be alive. Furthermore I have picture of the m/v shortly after the accident and pictures proving that the air bags did not deploy should you require them. Sincerely, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 4, 2002 · Airbags · FL · crash

Consumer was sitting at a traffic stop light and without prior warning another vehicle ran into consumer's vehicle from behind. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy.

Filed Dec 5, 2001 · Airbags · MO · crash

I was in a car accident on 12/3/01. I crashed into the back of a ford ranger. The front end of my car was greatly destroyed. I was not injured, I had my seatbelt on. However the airbag did not deploy. I am still waiting on a figure for the exact cost of repair. The impact was strong. The police officer at the scene said he was concerned that the bag did not deploy.

Filed Nov 26, 2001 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was traveling aprox 15-20mph and rear ended a large SUV (surburban). Substantial damage was done to the front end of the alero with minimal damage to the SUV. Estimate of damage is $5200 indicating major damage was done to vehicle. Air bag system did not deploy. Fortunately only minor injury (large bump on forehead from contact with roof of vehicle, seat belt burns and bruises) was incurred by driver of the alero. My question is why the air bags did not deploy to lessen this impact. There has been other electrical problems with this vehicle. Wondering if there is a defect or damage to air bag system from earlier services?