Defective air bags on 2002 Chevrolet S10 truck. Consumer feels that the air bags are defective. During three different accidents the air bags did not deploy. The consumer stated the last accident totaled the vehicle.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

The truck was in a head-on collision with a large tree at freeway speeds. Vehicle was hit in center of bumper with sufficient force to push engine into bulkhead and distorting dashboard and interior. Vehicle was totaled. My father was killed in the accident. Police reported he was not wearing a seat belt. Our concern was why wasn't the air bad deployed during crash. The air bag warning light was not illuminated shortly before the crash.

- Scotts Valley, CA, USA

Hit and killed two horses, the consumer hit them with the front end of her vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The consumer was wearing a seat belt but still hit the windshield, the steering wheel and console. She suffered several major injuries. The consumer has not spoken with the manufacturer or dealer to find out why the air bags did not deploy. The consumer planned to contact the manufacturer and dealer.

- Lindrith, NM, USA

Vehicle was involved in a collision while driving at 35 mph. Vehicle was hit on the front and the passenger sides. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed, and driver's side seat belt failed to retract. As a result, consumer hit the steering wheel and sustained a concussion. Vehicle sustained extensive damage. Manufacturer's investigator after inspecting the air bags indicated the reason that they didn't deploy was because they weren't hit right.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

Car was a total loss. No airbags. Demolished beyond belief. Large amount of plastic used in making car. Very bothered by this accident, and am seeking information to see if this is something that has happened to other small pick-up trucks. Concerned for teenagers/people's safety.

- Fresno, CA, USA

Consumer was involved in a frontal collision at 35mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, resulting in driver sustaining injury.

- Georgetown, DE, USA

While trying to slow down consumer's vehicle ran into another vehicle head-on, and none of the air bags came out.

- Paylos Hills, IL, USA