Problems with 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer AIR BAGS

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving and turning, the vehicle hydroplaned and struck a concrete wall head on. the vehicle then veered to the left and struck the center divider twice. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was totaled and towed. most of the damage was to the front end of the vehicle and the driver's door could not be closed. the driver sustained bruises where the seat was located. the driver was transported to the emergency room for medical attention. the driver's face was bruised and a cat scan was performed to determine if there were any broken bones, but the tests were negative. the driver also twisted her ankle and there was a little bit of swelling on her knee. a police report was filed. the manufacturer wanted to visit the contact's home to examine the vehicle and find out why the air bags did not deploy. the dealer was not contacted. the cause of the failure was not determined. the failure mileage was unknown.

We hydroplaned going about 40mph in raining conditions near richlands, nc on hwy 258. overcorrected, fishtailed again into oncoming traffic, was hit in the driverside rear by a another car, hit the curb and rolled three times.

On december 7, 2017, i got into my vehicle and shortly after starting the ignition, but while the vehicle was still idle and in park, the driver's side airbag spontaneously deployed while i was putting on my seat belt. the vehicle was towed to a local chevy dealership where it remains. gm central claims unit will not return my vehicle to me. instead, they offered to purchase it from me for $3,300. gm central claims unit will not give me any information regarding the reason for the air bag malfunction. they told me it was confidential.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while the vehicle was idling, the contact attempted to latch herself in the vehicle and the driver's air bag spontaneously deployed. there were no injuries. mike anderson chevrolet of chicago (5333 w irving park rd, chicago, il) was contacted and advised the contact to notify the manufacturer and insurance company. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they needed the contact to send them pictures as evidence of the failure. no further assistance was offered by the manufacturer. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

My wife was in a head on collision where she hit a tree going approximately 45 miles an hour. she was on a county road and lost control of the vehicle, hitting the tree on private property. the airbags did not deploy, when they should have. she hit her head on the steering wheel at impact. i have uploaded pictures of the damage to the vehicle and a picture showing the airbags did not deploy.

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. as a result, the vehicle skidded and flipped over several times. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained neck, back, and left arm injuries that required medical attention. a police report was failed. the vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the contact was referred to the manufacturer.

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact swerved to avoid another vehicle and crashed into a median facing oncoming traffic. the vehicle flipped over eight times and landed in a ditch on the opposite side of the highway. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. a police report was filed. the contact passed out and received injuries to the head, neck, back, and shoulder. medical attention was required. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v201000 (seat belts). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

I was involved in a motor vehicle accident while driving my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer down a country road. i tried to avoid hitting an animal in the road and went onto the right shoulder when my right rear tire hit a pothole/asphalt and the tire blew. the vehicle started to tip to the left and then rolled approximately 13 times without one air bag deploying. i sustained multiple injures and surgery is now required.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into a bus and sustained significant damage to the front end. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed. the driver sustained injuries to the neck, head, torso, and a dislocated finger. medical attention was required. a police report was filed. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 122,000.

Driving approximately 30 miles per hour, woman pulled out in front of me to turn onto the freeway. a vehicle next to me honked their horn and missed hitting her but i hit her on the passenger rear panel of her car, damaging her vehicle and bending the rear tire at an angle. the airbag did not deploy and was on. i was traveling on a city street, going westbound, the other driver was turning to go northbound.

The vehicle was involved in a head on crash into a telephone pole and the air bags did not deploy. the front seat passenger was injured and the driver struck the steering wheel and died at the hospital from internal injuries. we are trying to determine why the airbags did not deploy. the passenger was not wearing a seat belt and it also appears that the deceased driver was not wearing a seat belt.

Car was parked, unattended, in parking lot. i started veh with a aftermarket installed, professionally, remote start. as i approached my veh, about ten-15 feet away, i heard a loud pop, and looked around saw nothing. i opened my driver door and discovered my driver air bag had exploded, smoke still in the interior. no accident, car was parked, unattended. no injuries, no other damage.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 5 mph and coming to a stop, the vehicle traveled from one side of the road to the other side. the contact attempted to control the steering wheel, but found it difficult to manuever. also, while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated, crossed over a railroad track, and crashed into an iron fence and a telephone pole. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the right knee and whiplash that required medical attention. in addition, the passenger sustained bruises, whiplash, and back injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed from the scene. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,000.

I purchased a used 2002 chevy trailblazer,(with the loan company and car lot) ,i could not get the loan without having the car sales company put an anti-theft device in,when they did that,all of the features stopped working,.not able to lock,open with remote,seat-belt and airbag light stay on etc etc etc diagnoses (body control module $950.00. currently using the vehicle.

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 15 mph on a rainy road, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained a head injury that required medical attention. the driver and passenger of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 10 mph on an incline during inclement weather conditions, the contact's vehicle veered into another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. a police report was filed. the contact suffered a head concussion that required medical attention. the failure mileage was not provided.

I was driving and a guy in a car came over in my lane and hit me head on causing me to flip my vehicle 4 times, my airbags didn't come out and the guy that hit me was under the influence, my vehicle was totaled. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning. the contact and passenger sustained bruises and minor contusions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to determine why the air bags deployed erroneously. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who sent an engineer to inspect the vehicle and then offered to buy the vehicle back. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000.

Went off road through empty lot going airborne landing nose first in yard, striking three trees, continuing north bound into another yard striking two more trees and a deck.

Pretty said to know that chevrolet makes all this makes all this money and wont reopen their recalls when they didn't replace parts on vehicles to begin with maybe next time should have went foreign instead of american for all these years. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked, the front driver side air bag deployed while the contact was in the seat. the vehicle not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the contact left a message for the manufacturer but had not received a callback. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 106,425.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. both front air bags deployed upon starting the vehicle. both the driver and passenger seated in the front seat were injured. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the failure and current mileages were unavailable.

Airbags didn't depoly and roof caved. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact was driving in rainy weather when he lost control of the vehicle and rolled over approximately fifteen feet. the air bags did not deploy. the contact was not injured. there was substantial body damage to the vehicle and it was destroyed. a police report was available. neither the dealer or the manufacturer had been notified. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 134,000.

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The check airbag light on my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer came on and remain. this is the second time this happen. the first time was in 2003 and chevrolet fixed the problem. this time, i'm being charged. are there a ten year warranty on airbag. no accident occurred. *tr

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i was traveling southbound on ky hwy 1531 (eastwood fisherville rd). when i approached a sharp curve in the roadway, i observed a honda odyssey minivan traveling northbound too fast for the icy, snowy road conditions. the minivan driver lost control of her vehicle and struck my 2002 trailblazer head-on in the southbound lane. at the time of impact, my trailblazer was completely stopped with my right foot pressed firmly on the brake pedal. the honda odyssey airbags fully deployed. my trailblazers airbags did not deploy. both vehicles were total loss. my trailblazer was towed to gm repair shop bauchman chevrolet in louisville ky. it remains stored in its original post-accident condition. i have retained ownership title of this vehicle. gm repair shop noted extensive frame damage and broken airbag sensor. this is the second front end injury crash involving this trailblazer where the airbags failed to deploy. see also odi case # 10314629. gm was notified of incident and again i opened an investigation with gm as to why the airbags failed to deploy. as of this date (2/26/2010) gm investigators have not inspected the vehicle. (gm case [xxx] ). i suffered low back injuries as a result of this accident. this injury occurred 8 weeks after spinal fusion surgery. i have been in physical therapy since the accident for joint damage in the sacral illium area. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle was involved in a crash in which the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the contact was injured. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent repair shop. the manufacturer examined the vehicle but did not inform the contact of the cause of failure; however, they did offer him a settlement. the failure and current mileages were 150,000. the vin was unavailable.

Hit head on by another car totaling my car, airbags did not deploy. *tr

I was in a car accident, where i was traveling at about 35 mph. an aggressive driver speed around me and cut me off and than stomped on this brakes in front of me. due to that i swerved to miss him clipping his right back light ad bumper with my left headlight and bumper. as i was swerving i hit a tree just about dead on with my ar. the majority of the impact occurred just about 6 inches to the left (if looking at the car) of the center of the front of the car. i hit the tree at a speed of about 28-30 mph. after initial impact i was rushed to the hospital due to unconscious and facial contusions. during the first moments after the accident, one of the first things officers, emts and witnesses said was "i can't believe the airbags didn't go off". in the recent days after the accident i have had several mechanics and such appraise the car, the one common theme they all share is that they suspect there might not be an airbag where it belongs. or the lack there of. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact struck a patch of ice and the vehicle crashed into a light pole. the vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. a police report was filed and there were no injuries. the failure and current mileages were 56,000.

I drove to the airport i got there early and my son was sleeping so my cousin and i decided to take a little nap as well. it was thanksgiving week. it was very cold outside so we started the car to warm it up after about an hour, then my son woke up so we decided to start getting everything ready to get on the shuttle. remember we are parked in a parking lot and have not moved for over an hour. we got my son out of his seat brought him to the front seat with us, i was getting his diaper bag ready and my cousin was changing his diaper and putting his shoes on for me. when she was done my son wanted me and as soon as he got to the middle console, out of no where the front airbags deployed, on both sides drivers and passengers side! luckily none of us were hurt and my son was where he was or he would have been severely injured he was only 18 months at the time of the incident! as soon as i got home i called general motors myself and reported the incident and they made an appointment with me to investigate what could have made this happen. they said they found nothing, so obviously there was a default somewhere. i have been trying to get help for months now and i am getting no where. i could trade it in but without airbags i am losing a couple thousand dollars. both sides are still all open and not fixed i do not have the money to fix them, i do not and did not want to sue, i would just be happy with a trade in so i can have a safe vehicle for my family and myself. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle swayed across the road and across an embankment. during the massive rollover crash, the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained severe injuries. the police and ambulance were called to the scene and a police report was filed. the vehicle was completely destroyed. roadside assistance was called and the vehicle was towed to a collision center. the vehicle is currently being inspected by the insurance company. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 110,000.

I struck a vehicle that broadside when he ran a stop sign. i was going approximately 30 to 35 mph when i struck his vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. i was taken away in an ambulance and had damage to my cervical spine, stomach and mid spine. i did inquire where i had the vehicle repaired, about $8k in damages, about why the airbags didn't deploy. they said they didn't know but checked and said the airbag system was functioning? i see many such "stories" about trailblazer airbags not deploying on this site. it really be nice to see something done about this situation. this vehicle has been in several wrecks and the airbags have never deployed!!!!! note, i have written to chevrolet/gm about this issue but don't really expect them to respond! some support from the nhtsa would really be appreciated and is needed before anyone else get hurt when the airbags don't deploy! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 20 mph, the electronic gauges began to flash off and on. the contact also stated that the speedometer went from zero, to top speed, and then back to zero. the passenger side air bag deployed without warning as well. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they cannot repair the vehicle due to liability reasons. the current and failure mileages were 85,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact's wife was involved in a crash with an oncoming vehicle. the vehicle at fault struck the front and rear driver side doors of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. his wife suffered a cracked rib, cartilage damage, and internal damage. property damage was also involved. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 80,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 45 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle flipped over and crashed into an embankment. the air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. the road conditions were dry. the driver sustained minor injuries. the vehicle has not been examined by the manufacturer. a police report was filed. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 80,000.

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the air bag light will not go off. she was told by the dealer that the sir module was not communicating with the computer. the air bag light first turned on in december 2006, and again on march 26 2007. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 82,728.*ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 70 mph in rainy weather, the contact drove over a puddle of water and lost control of the vehicle. she then engaged the brakes and the vehicle swerved abnormally. the vehicle spun around and crashed into the outer median. the air bags did not deploy and the contact sustained a shoulder injury. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trail blazer. the air bag light illuminated for 6 months. the dealer was unable to diagnosis the failure. the manufacturer will not assist her with the failure and didn't mention that there was an existing recall #02v222000: air bags:frontal. the light illuminated for 6 months. when the weather was warm the light was not on. however, during the cold months it illuminated. the current and failure mileage were both 105,000. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the driver side air bag deployed without warning when she started the vehicle. the dealer stated that there was an electrical short in the steering column and they replaced the steering column and the air bag. the current mileage was 85,298 and failure mileage was 84,000. updated 02-01-08. *kb updated 02/01/08 *tr

Dt*: the contact stated the airbag light illuminated upon initially starting the engine. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who performed a diagnostic test which produced a failure code for the airbag sensor. there was a nhtsa recall, # 02v222000, regarding the air bags. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the dealer was alerted, and the manufacturer was not contacted. updated 12/18/2006 - *nm

I drive a 2002 chevy trailblazer 4wd and my son was driving the vehicle on halloween night. he was driving the speed limit of 30 mph and swerved to avoid a possum in the road, he overcorrected and lost control of the car causing the car to colide with a tree at the front panel and driver's side door. upon impact the air bag did not inflate and the car immediately caught fire. luckily my son was able to crawl out the passenger side window but this could have been a terrible situation. we would like to know why the airbag did not inflate and why the car would have caught on fire with a driver's side impact?

Dt*: the contact stated while parked the driver side seat belt locked up and would not retract. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer for nhtsa recall, # 04v201000 regarding seat belts. after a year, the same issue recurred. updated 11/16/06. *jb the air bag light illuminated. the shifter would stick when trying to move it from park to drive. the moonroof would not close

I was traveling at approx 44 mph southbound on blankenbaker ln (louisville ky) when vehicle 1 failed to yield right of way at intersection and made a left hand turn eastbound into the path of my vehicle. i struck vehicle 1 (a 1991 cadillac brougham) essentially driving through the passenger side of the vehicle. both vehicles sustained severe front end damage. specifically, my 2002 trailblazer sustained over $8000 in damage the airbags did not deploy. i fractured my sternum and bruised my heart as a result of this accident. all repairs were made by gm repair shop (bauchman chevrolet, louisville ky). i initiated an investigation with gm as to why the airbags failed to deploy. after 10 month investigation, gm ruled that accident was a non-deployable event stating that my vehicle did not stop suddenly enough to trigger airbag deployment but continued to travel after impact becoming lodged on highway divider. see also accident of jan 7, 2010, where same vehicle was struck head-on while at rest. both vehicles were a total loss. again, airbags failed to deploy and gm shop found broken airbag sensor and severe frame damage. *tr

Trailblazer rolled on straight road. vehicle had side and front air bags that did not operate as vehicle crashed. only protection offered was the seat belt. may have had only minor injury if equipment operated but my wife was badly hurt. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on a gravel road, control of the vehicle was lost and it crashed into a tree head on. the air bags did not deploy. there was no prior braking and seat belts were worn. the driver sustained minor injuries. the vehicle was later towed to an independent repair shop. the dealer was alerted.

After returning from a business trip. i started my car at the airport, and the second that i turned the ignition the drivers side airbag deployed. i took the car into the dealer the next day to get it fixed. after looking at it dealer said the repairs would cost $1500, and that because the car is out of warranty gm would not be able to pay for the repairs. after calling the gm customer service line, they told me the same thing, that i should take my complaint to the bbb. after that conversation i decided to pay to have the repairs made, and then have the bbb arbitrate the situation. but on the following tuesday june 20, 2006. the dealer called and said that gm would not provide him with needed technical support to diagnose why the airbag deployed for no reason. he said that until i agree not to sue them over this, they will not provide the needed information to help fix my car. i do not feel this is right. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph with prior braking, the vehicle veered off the road and slid into a ditch. there was front end damage; the frame rail and hood bent. the airbags did not deploy when this occurred. the contact was not in the vehicle and the driver was unaware of what caused the vehicle to veer off the road. the driver sustained head trauma and the seat belt was not worn. there was a police report taken at the scene. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, but has not been inspected by a mechanic. updated 06/16/06. *jb

Tie rods, multiple transmission module problems, airbag, taillights, stop, turn signal rear problem, electrical/ wiring,radio, hvac, pressure control,2 batteries, 2 fan clutches, among other problems. *jb