I have a 1996 Chevy Tahoe which I have been the original owner since new. I recently had maintenance performed on the vehicle and had the shop check the drivers side air bag because the check air bag indicator light was coming on during the operation of the vehicle. The repair shop indicated to me that the sensor needed to be replaced but the sensor was no longer available even after a states wide search was performed. I contacted General Motors only to find out the part has been discontinued and no replacement part is available. The part number from GM is #16162465 and there is no after market parts. Is General Motors still responsible for a replacement part for this required safety item or what do you suggest I do to correct this problem?

- San Marcos, CA, USA

The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe. While the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that the front right and left frame rails for the air bag sensor were separating and rotting. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the parts for repair were no longer manufactured. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 140,000.

- Crown Point, IN, USA

Consumer was having trouble with electrical system. The exterior and interior lights inadvertently fail and cease working. Consumer took the vehicle to a dealer to determine the cause; however, the dealer was unable to locate the problem. The consumer is still experiencing unexpected failure with the lighting system. Also, check engine light was on. Dealer could not determine why the light was on. Fuel pump had to be replaced twice within the past year. The blinker and turn signals have to be replaced frequently. Coolant leaked into the engine and it had to be replaced. Air bag warning light illuminated. Starter was replaced. The steering wheel shook. The dealer replaced the idler arm and drag link. Water pump leaked. Power steering pump leaked. Brake cable broke. Pinion seal leaked. Master cylinder leaked.

- Takoma Park, MD, USA

Crashed 1996 Tahoe going about 45 mph, no airbags deployed, causing head injury. Not sure of date it was fall of 2002.

- Ada, MI, USA

No summary.

- Nashville, TN, USA

Air bag failed to deploy during frontal collision at about 30 mph, the driver sustained major whiplash.

- Fields Landing, CA, USA

Vehicle hit a tree head-on at 40mph, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Vehicle was totaled. There were three injuries.

- Litchfield, CT, USA

Wiring harness has corrosion in it up near the firewall. Appears that the wiring harness was defective (damaged) during the assembly process. Corrosion on ground side of air bag arming circuit means that in a collision the air bag will not deploy. Dealer says that this is not a warranty item. Corrosion in the air bag arming circuit could also cause it to deploy when it should not, leading to an accident. Isn't there unlimited warranty on safety systems and pollution control systems?

- Roseville, MN, USA