NHTSA — Air Bags: Frontal Problems

1996 Pontiac Grand Am (Page 3 of 4)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
35 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,546 miles

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1996 Pontiac Grand Am seat belts / air bags problems

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1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #23

Mar 162001

Grand Am

  • miles

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

While driving about 10 mph consumer heard a buzzing noise; then, air bags deployed without an accident.

- Quincy, IL, USA

problem #22

Mar 102000

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
While traveling and as a result of an accident, air bag did not deploy without indication.

- Manfield, OH, USA

problem #21

Nov 021999

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving 35- 40 mph, vehicle had a direct frontal impact, and driver/passenger airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant. Also, driver's seatbelt did not retract during the impact, causing the driver to sustain injuries. No previous problems with airbag or seatbelt.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #20

Oct 291999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

The sensor, due to water in and under the carpeting, caused the driver side air bag to deploy.

- Mounds View, MN, USA

problem #19

Sep 231999

Grand Am

  • miles
Due to the carpet getting wet, the driver side air bag deployed.

- Moundsview, MO, USA

problem #18

Sep 281999

Grand Am

  • miles
Coming to a stop sign and another vehicle that was travelling approximately 60-70mph hit consumer's vehicle on tail end, and neither airbag deployed.

- Collinsville, AL, USA

problem #17

Jul 221999

Grand Am

  • miles

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

While driving at highway speeds driver had a frontal impact with a truck, hitting a barrier and landing in a ditch. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash.

- Carol Stream, IL, USA

problem #16

Apr 221999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Vehicle was in a side impact accident that turned the car over. Vehicle was struck by another vehicle from the side, speed unknown. Upon impact both driver's side/passenger's side air bags did not deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #15

Feb 181999

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.

- Stockton, IL, USA

problem #14

Sep 261998

Grand Am

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Driving down gravel road at 15-20 mph, both air bags deployed, resulting in an injury. Driver was able to stop vehicle without any accident.

- Eagle, MI, USA

problem #13

Apr 131998

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Consumer was driving at approximatley 5 mph, pulling into driveway, hit sidewalk curb, dual airbags deployed unexpectedley, causing neck/skin and eye injuries. Owners manual states vehicle needs to be going at least 10-15 mph before airbags can deploy.

- North Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #12

Nov 031997

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was involved in a head on collision and air bags did not deploy. She received neck/back and chest injuries. She also received injuries to her ankle and foot.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #11

Sep 091996

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving about 25 mph passed out due to high sugar level; hit 4X4 fence post & cedar tree head on; upon impact air bags did not deploy. Vehicle rolled over on driver's side & then flipped back; hit head & had concussion; vehicle totaled. It was the driver side air bag that did not deploy.

- Alvaton, KY, USA

problem #10

Jun 091997

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in frontal colllision, impact 12:00 position, driver 'sand passenger's side air bags did not deploy when driving at speed of 35mph.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #9

Feb 031997

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was impacted at 6:00 position, and then again at 12:00 position, dual, airbags did not deploy.

- Bullard, TX, USA

problem #8

Dec 221996

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver was in a head-on collision and the driver's air bag deployed and exploded; driver was injured, hit face on the steering wheel.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #7

Jan 151997

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 55mph, 10:00 on front bumper, dual airbags failed to deploy.

- Palos Hills, IL, USA

problem #6

Sep 241996

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states that his son was involved in a 45 mph side impact collision in which the driver's seat belt released and the air bags did not deploy.

- Nutley, NJ, USA

problem #5

Jul 261996

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle went over a pot hole at 7-9 mph, (according to police report), both air bags deployed, causing injury to a 5'1 1/2" 104 pound woman.

- Springfield, OH, USA

problem #4

Oct 091996

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag deployed, causing consumer to receive chemical burns on chest and both arms.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

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