1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Airbags Problems
7 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (7)
Your airbags failed to deploy during a crash after the driver experienced a medical event at 40 mph, resulting in the vehicle hitting a ditch and the driver suffering head injuries. The airbag system did not activate when it should have during the collision. The vehicle was severely damaged and towed away. A repair would likely require diagnostic testing of the airbag system and replacement of failed components.
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You were in a front-end accident, but your airbags failed to deploy when they should have. This is a serious safety issue that needs immediate attention from a dealership or qualified technician.
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TRUCK SKID ON ICE AND FRONT END WAS SMASHED IN. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED CAUSING AND DRIVER TO BE THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER DID HAVE SURGERY ON HIS LEG BECAUSE OF THE SEVERITY OF THE BREAK. THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT ANY PRESSURE ON THE LEG FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE MONTHS. AND AFTER THAT IT WILL BE VERY MINIMAL AND WILL GRADUALLY INCREASE. DURING THIS TIME THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WORK AND THEREFORE NOW HAS NO SOURCE OF INCOME. TRUCK IS TOTALED. *NM
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILETRAVELING AT 30-40 MPH, IMPACT MID CENTER, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ON AND OFF SWITCH IS LACKING OR NOT INSTALLED. YH
DUE OT AIR BAG SENSOR LOCATION, IF CARPET GETS WET THE SENSOR CAN MAKE AIR BAG DEPLOY, DESIGN DEFECT.
IN PASSING LANE (55-65MPH) WHEN ANOTHER STARTED BACKING UP. TAHOE REARENDED VEHICLE. DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. NO INJURIES. *AK