2006 Saturn Vue: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Mar 25, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 85,614 miles · ID · crash

Sitting in traffic at a light in drive with brakes applied not moving,1989 chevy pick up truck ,hit my back bumper,the light on my dash indicated the air bags deployed,and a light on my dash said passenger air bag is off,the air bags did not deploy.took my car to the nearest chevrolet dealer kendall of nampa idaho,they said code# boo92 5256 came up and they said the heating element for the passenger seat went out (no one was sitting in the passenger seat , and I never use the heated seats ) the dealer said the heated seats are connected to my air bags and my air bags can't be turned on until the heat element for the seat is repaired. I thought that a federal law was passed in the early 1990's that the air bag system was to be on it's own circuit so it can not be turned off by any other circuits? I can't believe this is true I bought this car in 2006 brand new ,and I feel the chevrolet corporation should be responsible for the repairs. Please respond as fast as you can because I have only one car, and the guy that hit me his insurance is looking into it .thank god I wasn't hurt or the guy that hit me,thank you for taking the time to look into this matter for me. Have a good day.

Filed May 19, 2015 · Airbags · 640,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

I was driving and a truck stopped in front of me very quickly I didn't have time to stop. I hit the back end of the truck. Which had the tailgate lowered . The tail gate went through the whole front end of my car . Completely totaling my car . As a result my leg was pinned I suffered a concussion and whiplash as I hit my head on the staring wheel . My airbags didn't deploy driver or passenger side . The indicator light on the dash said the air bag was off for passenger side . I had a passenger in the car and neither air bag came out causing serious damage to my head and neck

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Airbags · 129,500 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Rear ended vehicle in front of me at intersection. Waiting on confirmation but most likely vehicle will be totaled due to front end damage. With the massive damage to the front the airbag did not deploy.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · TN · crash

I have a 2006 saturn vue and I have several problems with my car. When I had a car wreck either of the air bags did not deploy but the lights stay on. I had to pay 596.00 to replace my key ignition and sometimes it still sticks. My driver door will not open and one of the seat belts in the rear has not worked properly. I see that they are recalling other saturns but not mines.

Filed Apr 22, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 94,000 miles · MI

I would like to file a complaint about my 2006 saturn vue. There have been many instances when the air bag warning lights have illuminated on my dashboard, especially the last 2 months. This warning light appears intermittently and I also lost the illumination of my dashboard one evening. After taking the car to my mechanic, he believes that air bag light is triggered when the seat is moved to another position. He also informed me that when the air bag light is on the air bags would not deploy due to a malfunction with the system. As someone who drives primarily on the freeway at higher speeds, this is very frightening to me! After researching this today, I cannot believe how many other 2006 saturn vue owners have this very same complaint! Why has there not been a recall for this very serious safety issue on this vehicle?

Filed Feb 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · NY · crash

This time after being diagnosed again, with no founded reason for the throttle sticking (at mileage 130000 at the shop, the throttle stuck on hubby while he was driving only 40 MPH on the snow covered roads. Throttle stuck and went to over 60mph, at that point he was no longer concerned about the tachometer nor speed. The car stopped only after hitting the guardrails. Police, medics and tow truck on scene, front end of the car was torn off to the ground, unsure of what all damage is done at this point. However the airbags did not deploy either! Now this is truly a major incident and we shall see how my insurance company wants to handle the issue. I will not be looking for another saturn, that is for certain.

Filed Mar 24, 2010 · Airbags · 64,000 miles · TX · crash

Airbabs - mulitple impact on passenger side and front. Causing passenger fron t wheel to break at axle and two rear wheels to bend under fraime. Airbags did not deploy

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Airbags · 49,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. While examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the front passenger air bags would not deploy due to a malfunction in the front passenger seat heating mechanism. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 49000. Updated 4/13/10 *cn the air bag light would also illuminate when someone sat in the front passenger seat. Updated 06/17/10

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Airbags · 88,000 miles · NY · crash

Hit a deer head on @ 50 MPH, front end totally smashed in, air bags did not deploy.

Filed Sep 14, 2009 · Airbags · 57,050 miles · NJ · crash · 2 injuries

My wife's 2006 saturn vue went out of control on a rainy road and hit a tree at direct impact. The airbag never deployed. Thank god she and my son wasn't killed and only suffered minor injuries.

Filed Dec 9, 2008 · Airbags · 96,000 miles · KS · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the driver struck a deer. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed home. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer stated that they would call the driver within 48 hours. The dealer has not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 96,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2008 · Airbags, Electrical · 50,000 miles · NC · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. While driving 40 MPH, the contact slammed on the brakes and struck a dog. The front fender and bumper were damaged. The contact was not injured. The fog lights were detached from the vehicle and the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The air bags failed to deploy. The dealer stated that the air bags did not deploy because the seat heater circuit was connected to the air bag sensor. Repairs could not be made to the air bag or air bag sensor because the element burned out. The failure and current mileages were less than 50,000.