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1998 Pontiac Firebird: airbags did not deploy in a crash

5 of the 63 complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Firebird describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
8%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    5
  • 1997
    1
  • 1995
    4
  • 1994
    1
  • 1992
    1
  • 1991
    2
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Airbags · 92,000 miles · IN · crash · 2 injuries

While driving 30 MPH the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The dual air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled due to severe damage. *nm driver hit shoulder on the steering wheel that caused a ligament tear, and passenger suffered a cut on the head.

Filed Sep 26, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · LA · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle would fail to stop when applying ABS brakes suddenly to avoid an accident at 45mph. Had hit another vehicle at 90 degree angle. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver was injured, but not treated at emergency room, went to private doctor.

Filed Jan 25, 2001 · Airbags · FL · crash

While driving about 50 MPH and trying to avoid a deer on road, drove over a wet spot, lost control and crashed into a tree. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

Filed Nov 9, 2000 · Airbags · IN · crash · 2 injuries

While driving at 40-45 MPH hit a soft spot on shoulder,vehicle spun out of control, hit mail box/ phone box/tree, and rolled over, comming to a stop in middle of road, upside down. Airbags did not deploy. Vehicle was totalled.

Filed Mar 5, 1999 · Airbags, Body · AK · crash

Consumer was driving on the highway, and hit a deer on the driver's side and the deer flew onto the roof of the car . The car crashed into a ditch of water, and went under water. Electrical system locked the doors. The t-top glass roof would not open. Passenger's window was opened, to get consumer out. Also, driver's airbag did not deploy at all.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1998 Pontiac Firebird no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1998 Pontiac Firebird?

5 of 63 owner complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Firebird (8%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1998.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Pontiac Firebird?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

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