Owner-reported complaints naming the airbag system, filed with NHTSA
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Airbags reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
17
Latest Nov 6, 2019
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
7%
of 246 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
7
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
5
What this page shows
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 17 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming airbag
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
AirbagsBody & structureBrakes
Filed Nov 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE FAILED TO CLOSE, AN ABNORMAL HUMMING NOISE WAS DETECTED, THE VEHICLE ROCKED, AND A TIRE BLEW OUT. IN ADDITION, THE ABS, AIR BAG, AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOM JOYCE AUTOMOTIVE (18260 PAULSON DR, UNIT D3, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33954) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR, PINS, AND HINGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S DOOR DETACHED AND THE BRAKE LINE WAS WRAPPED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
NHTSA ID
11278381
Incident
Jun 1, 2019
Mileage
128,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Jul 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEING ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO PASS INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,450.
NHTSA ID
11235161
Incident
Jul 26, 2019
Mileage
37,450 mi
AirbagsSteeringSuspension
Filed Mar 7, 2016
Crash reported
"TAKATA RECALL" VEHICLE ACTED LIKE IT WANTED TO ONLY GO RIGHT AND I COULDN'T TURN LEFT AND ENDED UP HITTING THE GUARDRAIL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ALMOST TOTALLED THE VEHICLE. DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ANY RECALL SO I WENT TO JUNKYARD TO GET WHOLE FRONT END, FENDERS, HOOD AND PRETTY MUCH EVERY THING ON FRONT OF VEHICLE EXCEPT FOR MOTOR. BUT DID REPLACE FAN ON MOTOR. COST IN PARTS ONLY WAS APPROX. $700.00 (HAVE RECEIPTS). NOT INCLUDING LABOR! & TIME AND COST SPENT NOT HAVING A VEHICLE UNTIL FIXED. ALSO NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED!
NHTSA ID
10840408
Incident
Nov 10, 2015
Mileage
108,735 mi
Airbags
Filed Feb 26, 2015
PARKED CAR IN DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT. AWOKE THIS MORNING TO FIND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NO OTHER CARS WERE IN FRONT OR BACK OF IT. THIS IS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
NHTSA ID
10690782
Incident
Feb 26, 2015
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Sep 24, 2011
AIR BAG LIGHT ON 33,000 MILES,DEALER REPLACED AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE UNDER CENTER CONSOLE. 33,500 MILES AIR BAG LIGHT ON AGAIN,DEALER RESET LIGHT.AT 35,100 MILES AIR BAG LIGHT ON AGAIN AND GOES ON AND OFF EVERY 5-MINUTES TO THIS DAY WITH 54,000 MILES. THIS NEEDS A RECALL FOR GM ASAP. PLEASE INVESTIGATE! *TR
NHTSA ID
10426995
Incident
Oct 19, 2009
Mileage
33,000 mi
Airbags
Filed May 25, 2011
Crash reported1 injury reported
MY 2002 CHEVY BLAZER X-TREME AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY ON A FRONT END COLLISION AT THE SPEED OF 45 MPH, MY CAR HAS TOTAL DAMAGE. *TR
NHTSA ID
10402643
Incident
May 23, 2011
Mileage
72,925 mi
Airbags
Filed Aug 16, 2010
2002 CHEVY BLAZER AIRBAG LIGHT. *TR
NHTSA ID
10349895
Incident
Apr 10, 2010
Mileage
39,500 mi
AirbagsSeat belts
Filed Aug 4, 2010
Crash reported1 injury reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AND CRASHED INTO AN UNOCCUPIED PARKED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY WITH THE LEVEL OF IMPACT IN THE CRASH. WHILE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELT WAS BEING WORN, IT FAILED TO FUNCTION AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO MOVE IN A FORWARD POSITION AS A RESULT HER FACE STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE, BRUISES ON BOTH ARMS AND SHOULDER AREA. THE AMBULANCE, FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION FACILITY LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000. UPDATED 10/13/10*BF UPDATED 10/14/10*JB
NHTSA ID
10347200
Incident
Jul 30, 2010
Mileage
130,000 mi
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Oct 17, 2009
2002 CHEVY BLAZER AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF. *TR
NHTSA ID
10288723
Incident
Oct 16, 2009
Mileage
33,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Mar 16, 2005
CONSUMER STATED DEALER SOLD HIM A VEHICLE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DISCONNECTED. CONSUMER WAS VERY CONCERNED THAT IN EVENT OF A CRASH HE WOULD SUSTAIN INJURIES DUE TO THE DEFECT. *AK
NHTSA ID
10115241
Incident
Mar 1, 2005
Mileage
61,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Nov 24, 2003
Crash reported2 injuries reported
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED CHEST INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
NHTSA ID
10048587
Incident
Oct 29, 2003
Mileage
26,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Aug 1, 2003
Crash reported1 injury reported
VEHICLE RAN INTO THE BACK OF A SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE IT DIDN'T CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES, PAIN AND SUFFERING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR *CB
NHTSA ID
10031954
Incident
Jun 20, 2003
Mileage
141,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Jul 3, 2003
Crash reported
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH. VEHICLE WAS IN A COLLISION. CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ID
10026532
Incident
Jun 20, 2003
Airbags
Filed Jul 2, 2003
Crash reported
CONSUMER STATES "LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE TRYING AVOID HITTING ANOTHER CAR. VEHICLEL FLIPPED 7 TIMES BEFORE LANDING IN A DITCH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA ID
10026492
Mileage
42,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Dec 20, 2002
VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, AND WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT END BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THIS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER BEING SERIOUSLY INJURED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
NHTSA ID
10001322
Incident
Dec 14, 2002
Mileage
9,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Aug 27, 2001
TURN TO AVOID A DEER, RESULT IN A ROLLOVER, NO INJURIES, CAR LANDED ON ITS SIDE, NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED SIDE OR FRONT.
NHTSA ID
9004394
Incident
Jul 28, 2001
Airbags
Filed Aug 22, 2001
CONTROL PANEL INDICATED AIRBAGS NOT ENGAGED. *AK
NHTSA ID
750925
Incident
Aug 17, 2001
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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