Problems with 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD AIR BAGS

On thursday, august 6, 2015 at approximately 1:20 pm natchez railway employees [xxx] were attempting to start vehicle #1828 which was being stored on the grounds of the natchez depot. vehicle #1828 is a 2002 chevrolet 2500 pickup truck with vin #[xxx] and had been driven from the grenada railway approximately three weeks prior. [xxx] was sitting in the driver's seat and the battery appeared to be dead. when he pulled the hood release latch, the passenger side air bag activated with a large bang and the cab of the truck was filled with a white powder. [xxx] suffered a slight ringing in the ears from the noise. a check with the general motors website indicates this vehicle is not subject to any recalls, especially for defective airbags. at the time of the incident, the air temperature was approximately 95⁰ f with 60% humidity. the vehicle has been parked for over two weeks with the doors and windows closed. daytime high temperatures during this period have been in the 95⁰ to 100⁰ range. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2002 chevy truck 2500. attorney writes on behalf of client in regards to air bag failure during a crash *tgw the consumer hit the steering wheel, which caused severe bruising to his chest and other parts of his body. *jb

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.*ak

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.*ak