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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
44 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
39 / 1
Average Mileage:
16,919 miles

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2000 Chevrolet Silverado seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2000 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #24

Sep 162002

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Air bags did not deploy on right front collision with concrete wall,

- Vandalia, OH, USA

problem #23

Oct 152001

Silverado

  • miles
NHTSA recall 02 V 178 000/anufacturer's recall 02029 concerning air bag sensor module: Vehicle was involved in a T-bone collision of 35-40 mph impact, and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further informnation.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #22

Aug 222002

Silverado

  • miles
The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado crashed head on into a tree, the airbags did not deploy. The driver, Dakota kanetzky, had numerous facial fractures caused when his head hit and cracked the windshield. He was hospitalized for 5 days and is still under a doctor's care.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #21

Sep 062002

(reported on)

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Upon a frontal impact at estimated speed of 55 mph, neither dual air bag deployed. Chevrolet told consumer that air bags deploy in certain situations. Owner has received a recall notice for air bags.

- Hardinsburg, IN, USA

problem #20

Aug 012002

Silverado

  • miles
While traveling at 55 mph lost control of vehicle and hit a concrete divider, vehicle was airborne and landed on driver's side. None of the airbags deployed, and consumer sustained leg injury.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #19

Aug 252002

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle involved was in a frontal collision with a tree, upon impact air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was traveling approximately 40mph. Consumer stated the road was uneven and the right side tires was caught in a washout, consumer tried to bring the tires back on the road but overcorected, the vehicle then began to fishtail after coming back on the road, slid across the highway and hit a tree, the driver suffered injuries.

- Bushnell, FL, USA

problem #18

Aug 042002

Silverado

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

In a frontal collision, vehicle rolled 4 times. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed.

- Searcy, AR, USA

problem #17

Jul 032002

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving was hit head-on by another vehicle and both driver and passengers airbags did not deploy. Consumer was driving approximately 30mph, and the other vehicle was driving approximately 40-50mph. There were 2 injuriees.

- Greenville, TN, USA

problem #16

Dec 112001

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, vehicle was involved in an accident. Upon impact, air bag on driver/passenger side did not deploy, driver was injured.

- Fayettville, GA, USA

problem #15

Dec 182001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
Consumer stated vehicle was involved in a frontal crash of 30 mph, and the air bags did not deploy, dealer did not check vehicle, because GM would not give them permission.

- Eureka, CA, USA

problem #14

Jun 252001

Silverado

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving 30 to 35 mph had a crash, and airbags did not deploy. Damaged front end of truck. Contacted dealer.

- Clarksdale, MS, USA

problem #13

Jun 282001

Silverado

  • miles
Head collision at 60-65mph, and air bags did not deploy. There was no prior warning. Contacted manufacturer, and manufacturer was not willing to do anything.

- Fort Gibson, OK, USA

problem #12

Jun 132001

Silverado

  • miles
While traveling at approximately 45 to 50 mph vehicle impacted another vehicle, causing $11,000 worth of damage to front of truck. Upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy while passenger's air bag was turned off. Insurance company was having vehicle repaired. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *driver experienced neck injuries and stiff neck.

- Gagetown, MI, USA

problem #11

Jun 112001

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was going 65mph. Consumer was trying to brake to slowdown, and it wouldn't slow down. Each time consumer's foot came off brake, vehicle sped up. Consumer pulled off road, and couldn't take it out of drive. Vehicle ran into some gravel, and the spun back end around. Vehicle went over a 100ft. Ravine, taking out 2 trees, and landing on some rocks. Upon impact, air bags never deployed. General Motors is sending a investigator out.

- Powhatan Point, OH, USA

problem #10

Apr 082001

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with guardrail and several of its support poles at 80 mph. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Consumer states impact was 85 mph and accelerating, consumer hit a guardrail and eight of its support posts, finally stopping when consumer impacted an over pass support.

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #9

Apr 232001

Silverado

  • miles
Was traveling 60mph and lost control of vehicle due to its drifting. It went sideways and off the road. Then, vehicle went air borne after straddling. Driveway was of concrete tile. Landed on bumper, then flipped on top. Air bags failed to deploy. Driver suffered injuries and was hospitalized.

- Ellijay, GA, USA

problem #8

Apr 082001

Silverado

  • miles
Consumer was traveling at approximately 60 mph when a traffic jam ahead of him occurred. Consumer applied brakes and attempted to slow down. Brakes failed to slow vehicle down, and rear ended a vehicle in front of him on front drivers side of vehicle. Both frontal airbags failed to deploy. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA

problem #7

Jan 022001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
Hit a guard rail head on, went over it and nose dived into a 10ft. Deep ditch, flipping onto the roof. Neither airbag deployed after hitting the front end twice.

- Capron, IL, USA

problem #6

Jan 172001

(reported on)

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling at speed 45 mph when rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy.

- Levittown, PA, USA

problem #5

Apr 292000

Silverado

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a tree at 20 mph, and both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

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