10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #9

Dec 202001

Metro

  • miles
Consumer was hit from behind and pushed into a car in front of her, vehicle was totally wrecked and the air bag not did not deploy, causing injuries to the driver.

- Sewickley, PA, USA

problem #8

Dec 202001

Metro

  • miles
Consumer was hit from behind and pushed into a car in front of her, vehicle was totally wrecked and the air bag not did not deploy, causing injuries to the driver.

- Sewickley, PA, USA

problem #7

Oct 012000

Metro

  • miles
Air bag light remained on while driving. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and nothing could be done. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #6

Dec 012000

Metro

  • miles
Airbag light staying on in dash board. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Sumpter, SC, USA

problem #5

Feb 072001

(reported on)

Metro

  • miles
While driving, airbag light illuminated at times, dealer stated airbag system needed replaced, however after replacement the airbag light became illuminated again, dealer finally agreed to give a refund as a goodwill policy.

- Owensboro, KY, USA

problem #4

Mar 201998

Metro

  • miles
Violent deployment of airbag during side impact accident caused injury to passenger.

- Calgary, AB, USA

problem #3

Oct 041999

Metro

  • miles
Passenger airbag deployed while vehicle was in motion, driver possibly hit a piece of brick in the road only, no passengers were in car, driver airbag did not deploy, reported to GM, no action taken, brought to triangle chev, port arther tx, stayed in shop 3 wks, they said had no machinery available to test it but said this was a safety issue.

- Port Neches, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 131997

Metro

  • miles
I have already sent in a form but have never been contacted since by neither yourselves nor the manufactures of the vehicle. I still want to know why the air bags did not deploy with a perfect, headlight to headlight, front end collision. My first throught is that the things just don't work or that the airbag imprints are just for looks. The outo body shop at the Chevy dealership could not even show me the sensor on the front end of the car. The owners manual shows where it is supposed to be but its not there, why?? all help on this matter will be greatly appreciated.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

problem #1

Aug 281998

Metro

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Seat belt shoulder harness failed during impact resulting in head, neck, shoulder, hip and knee injury. Not air bag complaint (e.g., seat belt, trailer suspension air bag, etc.,). added on 09-07-1999.

- Benton Cit, WA, USA