I was merging onto the interstate going approximately 35 mph, I spun out on black ice across three lanes of traffic and smashed into the guard rail. The airbags DID NOT deploy during this accident, even when the car rolled back and hit the wall again. Since the airbags did not deploy, I suffered trauma to my chin and inside my mouth. I have facial cellulitis, and I needed to receive 3 stitches inside my mouth to stop the bleeding. This happened because my face hit the steering wheel, rather than being protected by the airbag. There were no warning lights on the vehicle prior to failure. The airbags not deploying could have potentially injured me greatly if I had been going any faster.
2002 Oldsmobile Bravada: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 238 complaints about the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
- 20043
- 20032
- 20027
- 20011
- 19993
- 19982
- 19971
What owners say
Vehicle hydroplaned and ran off the road. It then came back on the road and ended up t-boning the trailer of an 18-wheeler before skidding back around and coming to a stop on the side of the road. Vehicle was totaled but the air bags never deployed. The speed at impact was somewhere between 35-50 MPH so it definitely should have caused the air bags to deploy.
On jan.8,2013 my vehicle was wrecked. Local police and the state trooper informed me the bravada had flipped over several times and was totaled. When I went to the tow company to claim my belongs from the vehicle I noticed the airbags didn't deploy. My husband had to climb out of the back of the vehicle. He wasn't hurt bad but he could have died.this problem should be looked into. I had this vehicle serviced for several problems,but I was never told the airbags didn't work.
Air bag failed to deploy when hit head on!
The oldsmobile bravada was involved in a car accident. The car was airborne and then was when it landed it was flipped end over end four to five times. The air bags did not deploy at all during or after the accident occurred.
While driving,the steering wheel started rocking back and forth without warning. The driver applied the brakes,the pedal went to the floor. The driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and skidded into a concrete barrier head on. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. The driver and passenger sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. Please fill in additional information. *jb vehicle did not skid but was taken quickly and sharply to the left into the median and impacted a curb like barrier damaging vehicle. However vehicle was not totaled. Thought to have experienced a blow out but not confirmed. Problems with steering was also evident.
Suv t-boned in driver door at estimated 40mph. Side air bag failed to deploy even though seat was ripped from its mooring. On star system did not activate to signal 911. In addition the right front tire opposite the accident rolled off of the rim. Is this normal? On at least four occasions since purchasing the SUV the front passenger seat belt locks while stopping and will not release. Must unbuckle and retract before it can be extended.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada?
7 of 238 owner complaints about the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
Stalling 32Loss of power 12Engine failure 8Check engine light 7Seat belt 7Brake failure 6Wipers 6ABS 5Ball joint 5Jerking 5Power steering loss 5
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