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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I was driving southbound on state rd. 1 after work at approximately 10:15 P.M. I crossed railroad tracks at about 32 mph and both of my airbags inadvertently discharged. This forced my rear view mirror into the windshield and cracked the windshield. Also my dashboard lights are now acting erratically and functions fail to work properly. The shock of the railroad tracks is much less than that of a speed bump at 3 mph. G.M. has failed to send anyone to inspect the vehicle even after letting it sit at a dealership for 7 days because they originally stated they would. G.M. two different dealerships have inspected the vehicle extensively on several occasions and both were unable to determine the cause of the deployment. I have contacted G.M. several times and they are brushing this off like it is nothing to worry about.
Consumer's vehicle was sitting at an intersection behind another vehicle and consumer thought vehicle was moving. She lifted feet off brakes, hitting vehicle in front. Upon impact, airbags did deploy, but halfway. There was no damage to the outside of the vehicle, consumer smelled smoke coming from air bags. Dealership was aware of problem.
Vehicle rear-ended another vehicle at 35 mph in which neither air bag deployed. Driver's seat came unlatched & driver received injury to right hand & right breast. Manufacturer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
I purchased the vehicle from bobb Chevy in 11/99, in April 2000 noticed a grinding noise when braking. Took car into a tuffy auto shop who indicated I needed complete brake job. They suggested warranty should cover vehicle repairs. So I took it to bobb at 7:30 am on 4/27/00, they completed brake job - rotors, calipers, fluid, pads and labor. This totalled $817.01, I paid $496.12, warranty paid the balance. On 5/17/00, coming home from work on a service road I tried to apply my brakes and found I did not have any - this was 3 wks after a total replacement. I had the option to go into an intersection, or hit a car stopped at the stop sign, but I chose to run off the road, hoping that would have stopped me. I hit a pine tree, both air bags popped out, windshield cracked, subsequently my insurance company - geico totalled the car. I suffered severe bruises, ended up in emergency, ordered to take 2 days off work for bruises, severely sprained ankle, bruises on chest & stomach from seatbelt and airbag. I have contacted the dealership, given them geico's report and police report. They suggested I contact product liability dept of Chevrolet. At this time someone from GM product asst is to contact me.
Went over dip in road about 2.5 inches.went about 4 feet, frame under car hit a manhole cover sticking up about 2inches. Both airbags deployed, breaking drivers arm the passenger only had buring in her eyes.
Automobile went into a trench and bottomed out, and the air bags deployed, causing the engine carriage to be damaged/cracked the windshield, and damaged the dashboard.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which the driver's or passenger air bags did not deploy. Also, the driver's seat belt malfunctioned, and all doors jammed.
Driver's side airbag deployed while vehicle was being driven without warning. Also, all dashboard lights were acting erratically. Dealer can't find the problem..
Vehicle crashed into a truck. Severe damage was done to the vehicle but the air bags did not deploy. Owner has no means of verifying dealer's claim that the air bag problem has been resolved.
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- Auburn, IN, USA