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.
2002 Chevy truck 2500. Attorney writes on behalf of client in regards to air bag failure during a crash the consumer hit the steering wheel, which caused severe bruising to his chest and other parts of his body.
Anti-lock brakes failed to function as designed causing lose of vehicle control and crash. Additionally airbag did not deploy in a front end collision severe enough to totally destroy vehicle.
The driver of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd I am filling this report about had to slow the vehicle down quickly from 65 mph. Apon applying the anti-lock brakes the front wheels locked. (skidding) causing loss of directional control of the vehicle. Despite the driver's efforts, since not having directional control of the vehicle, she was unable to keep it from striking another vehicle and a utility pole. This crash resulted in a total lose of the 2002 Chevrolet as well as additional property damage, totaling approximately $40,000. Personal injury loss in excess of well over $5,000. There was also a failure of the SRS, the driver's airbag did not deploy.
A piece of furniture was located in the middle of the highway while driving, causing the driver to hit the furniture. Driver lost control of a vehicle, and it crashed into a concrete wall. Driver's side seat belt failed, and the airbags did not deploy. Driver refused medical attention at that time and went to the hospital on his own. Vehicle was towed by the insurance company.
- Claremore, OK, USA
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While driving 45 mph the driver attempted to avoid a deer in the street. As a result the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree head on. The consumer stated that, "neither frontal air bag did deployed on impact". the consumer will contact the dealer.
I was at a complete stop at a red light when a young lady ran the light from the opposite direction. She hit another truck then crossed over into my lane hitting me on my right front bumper. Less than 3 seconds later the other truck hit me head on at 35-40 mph head on. The impact was hard enough to throw me backwards into some motorcycles behind me. My frontal airbags did not deploy during either hit.
While driving at 45-50 mph and upon coming to a three way stop sign brakes failed, and consumer collided head on into an embankment. The impact caused seat belts to become undone, and air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained a broken sternum and facial fractures. Manufacturer and the dealer have been informed of the problem.
Consumer complained about having problems with the air bag deployment. Also, while driving vehicle was involved in a collision, and air bags did not deploy.passenger was driving at 50 mph when passing over a bridge on a rainy day, and water from the river was splashed on the front windshield which caused the driver to loose control of the vehicle. Manufacture was not contacted at the time of this phone call.
This truck was involved in a head on crash. I was running about 55 mph and the other vehicle was running approximately 35 mph. The truck was a total loss with most of the damage done to the front end.the drivers side air bag or the passenger air bag did not deploy.
Consumer was involved in an accident where she was hit head on the right front side. The airbags failed to deploy. Consumer was told the airbags didnt have to deploy because the vehicle was stationary during both hits, consumer was injured in the accident.
While driving at 72 mph consumer hit another vehicle head on and none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that the vehicle acted like it should have.ak
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- Decatur, IL, USA