This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, he lost control of the vehicle after driving over a pothole and crashed into a telephone pole. The pole fell on the vehicle and the fire department had to remove the contact from the vehicle. The front passenger's side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags in the vehicle failed to deploy during the impact. The contact sustained three fractured ribs and one lacerated lung which required medical attention via hospital. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced for an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number for the Air Bags prior to the crash. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Was going down the road and there was a big load bang or pop that sounded like a bomb went and the seatbelts sucked us back and locked us in place and then the service airbag light came on the light stays on the seatbelts are locked up can remove and it was like the air bags says will no longer deploy/work and now can't use the seatbelts and the law says no seatbelt use we get a ticket so now can't drive truck unless I want a ticket. So what do I do now I am disabled and this my only vehicle that I need to get to the doctors with so how to get it fixed is the manufacturer responsibility. My email is [XXX] My phone number is [XXX] Would like someone to contact me ASAP PLEASE INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Dash is cracked in so many spots and missing peices to where it is unsafe. In an accident those loose and broken peices can hurt a passenger/driver. Can't even get the airbag recall taken care of because the dash is too damaged.
Have a 2007 Chevy Avalanche LTZ 5.3L that has a dashboard panel that is completely falling apart and cracking everywhere. This includes MULTIPLE cracks and broken pieces surrounding the airbag. I am worried these pieces could get propelled by the airbag if the airbag were to deploy. These cracks and broken parts of the dash have also caused multiple other things to become loose. The controls on the front of the dash are falling out because they can no longer be bolted to the dashboard panel due to it's pieces being broken. I was hoping chevy had a recall as this is an issue with many of their trucks but could not find any information about it. I was hoping there might be some information or help with supplying a replacement dashboard panel part #15915974 from GM/Chevrolet. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle was making an abnormal tapping sound. The passenger-??s side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the passenger-??s side air bag was faulty, and the lifter had collapsed since the vehicle was running on 4 cylinders instead of 8 cylinders. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags) however, the part to the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 211,974.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 21V052000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Dashboard cracked in multiple locations, without any major accident/no airbag deployment. I am concerned dash is so brittle any airbag deployment will cause the dashboard to separate into pieces and become shrapnel. I'm the original owner of the vehicle. The first crack started approximately in Nov 2011 and now has gotten worse over time.
Dash cracked had to replace rack and pinion, now the steering angle position sensor is not working causing the stabilitrak and traction control to show a code..
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
After washing my 2007 Avalanche the seatbelt on the passenger side exploded and my brakes started to fluctuate and make a spring noise. This all happened as I drove away from the car wash.
The GM website has shown a "remedy not yet available" on an issue that's existed for nearly 5 years. This is unacceptable. Even their own website states that they're "working quickly" to finalize the repair options. The airbags are dangerous and must be replaced, as other major manufacturers (like Ford) are doing.
Theres an open recall on my truck I just paid 11000 dollars for. From 2016 and no remedy as of 10/30/2020. Thats 4 years theyve had. I want answers as well as a safe car to drive.
Takata. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer autonation Chevrolet located at 6330 superstition springs blvd, mesa, AZ 85206, was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
In May 2016, NHTSA recall#16V383, mfg recall#2049152 was issued for takata airbag recall/replacement and nothing from GM has happened. I've made several calls to GM 800 support and continue to get run around- they are dodging replacing this part on my Chevy Avalanche. I've recorded in my records and noted who/when I've spoken to there, informimg them that I will hold GM liable for any/all damages civil and criminal shoiuld anyaccident occur that triggers malfunction of this device and any resulting injuries to vehicle passengers.
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- Port Jefferson Station, NY, USA