4 years after I bought my grand am 2000 I was in an accident and my air bags did not deploy I didnt know there was a recall for that, any way recently I had to replace the switch ignition because the key got stuck and couldnt get oit out. Then just last week the car would not start and it was the faulty ignition switch I paid $380.00 out of ny pocket and I want a refund because there is a recall 140350 for the ignition switch
2000 Pontiac Grand Am: airbags did not deploy in a crash
12 of the 675 complaints about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 126,000
- 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
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 pontiac grand am. While attempting to turn into a parking lot, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into a cement block. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 188,000. The vehicle was destroyed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the engine stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure caused another vehicle to crash into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to her left shoulder, and whip lash. The contact received medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. While stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear end of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the instrument panel illuminated temporaril, but the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor related to the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the repair, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000. Ma 10/6 updated 11/08/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand am. The air bags failed to deploy when another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The contact received head and upper body injures, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) I was in a car accident on mar. 8, 2010, I was wearing my seat belt when the accident occurred but the airbag did not deploy. My husband was told by the tow truck driver (nextow) that the computer will override deploying airbag. My husband said he has never heard of this and wanted to report the incident. The car was a red, 2000 pontiac grand am gt, VIN: [xxx]. The insurance has total the vehicle.
During a 30 MPH frontal collision front air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor injuries, but was able to drive. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak
While approaching incoming traffic, the consumer applied the brake and the brake pedal went to the floor, causing the vehicle to rear end another vehicle at 25-35 MPH. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. *ak the vehicle also surged forward. There was a defective part that was causing the brake pads to wear.
While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Vehicle continued to accelerate. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle in a head on collision. Driver was not injured. Both frontal driver 's and passenger air bags did not deploy. The insurance company had the vehicle towed to the body shop.
While driving at 15 MPH and with no warning consumer's vehicle was in a head on collision with another vehicle. Upon impact, both front air bags did not deploy.
Air bag did not deploy when vehicle went off an embankment.
Consumer states that while driving vehicle was involved on a severe car crash and the air bags did not deployed.dealer was not notified. Nlm
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am?
12 of 675 owner complaints about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am
Stalling 37Won't start 37Grinding brakes 30Fuel pump 24Overheating 20ABS 15Fuel gauge 15Power windows 14Check engine light 13Fire or smoke 13Brake failure 12Premature wear 12Tire blowout 8Coil spring 7Knocking 7Headlights 7Fuel smell 6Pulling 6Water leak 6Hesitation 5
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