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.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 30 mph he depressed the brakes and crashed into the vehicle in front of him. The air bags did not deploy. The front seat passenger sustained a lacerated spleen and contusion of the heart. A complaint was submitted to the manufacturer (complaint # 71-546827970). The current and failure mileages were 128,000. Updated 02-01-08 updated 02/01/08
The contact's son was involved in an accident on 6-17-05. The contact received a copy of the crash report. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. The vehicle hit several trees. The police report stated the speed limit was 55 mph. The passenger's head went through the windshield, but passenger was not seriously hurt. Neither the driver nor the passenger had to go to the hospital. The contact reported that air bag light illuminated in the car prior to the incident. The insurance company has been notified. The truck was totaled. The contact took pictures of the pine tree that was embedded in the hood. Updated 11/15/05.
Off center head on crash with 2 similar 2000 Chevy Silverado extended cab pick up trucks. Estimated impact speed 90 mph ( 60 mph vehicle 2, 30 mph vehicle 1 per chp report) no airbag deployment of either vehicle.
I was in a head on collision and received a compound fracture to my right femur bone, 2 black eyes and fractured ribs due to the inactivation of the drivers and passenger airbag modules, also the steering wheel bent resembling an airplane wheel. My wife checked the internet after the incident and found there was a recall for the airbag module on the year of my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado truck. We were never notified of this before the incident, but are currently receiving updates today. Do not understand why we were never notified of this. The truck is now in a storage yard and we are awaiting the response from the insurance adjustor.
- Surprise, AZ, USA
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While driving 20 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause had not been determined at this time. This information was provided by ricky's wife karen flimp.
Air bag failed to deploy, after minor side impact. After traveling 20-30 feet away from the side impact crash site the consumer frontal impact crushed her vehicle. Neither the front or the side airbag deployed.
Recall campaign 02V078 00 concerning air bag sensing module. Consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end collision, it crashed into another vehicle in front at 50 mph. Upon impact, neither frontal air bag deployed. Consumer sustaine dinjuries, and was transported to the local hospital by ambulance. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving at 25-30 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Recall 02V178000 was issued. Manufacturer was not willing to assist the consumer.
Consumer complained about air bag failure. On two separate occasions vehicle was involved in a crash. In first crash vehicle was struck at the right fender area at 75-80 mph and neither air bag deployed. In second crash vehicle was struck from the driver's side at 50 mph, and neither air bag deployed. Consumer would like NHTSA to explain these issues.
While driving 45-55 mph consumer's vehicle was rear-end by a tractor trailer. Pushing consumer's vehicle off road and into a ditch, front end first. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Both the driver and the passenger sustained injuries. The driver injured his neck, back, hips and pelvis. The passenger injured her right shoulder, chest, back and hips.
I rearended a vehicle that was sitting still in the middle of the road, I was traveling about 40-45 mph, and neither air bag deployed. I was shifted in the vehicle and have knee and back problems.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 40 mph and none of the air bags deployed upon impact. Driver impacted the steering wheel, and driver's side seat belt didn't retract.
Vehicle was in a front collison and none of the air bags deployed upon impact. None of the occupants in the vehicle were seriously injured at time of the accident.
Consumer was traveling around a curve, consumer suddenly lost control of vehicle. Consumer states vehicle slammed into a tree and none of the airbags deployed.
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- Pocasset, MA, USA