10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 36 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 43 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 96,304 miles
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Takata recall - I believe this is a takata recall, thought I can't find the information. I have a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer. We recently had a high impact collision resulting in injuries, directly as a result of a failure of airbags to deploy upon impact. The vehicle was in motion, traveling straight at approximately 45 miles per hour, when we struck another vehicle in the road illegally.
- Fernandina Beach, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The contact's vehicle was struck from the front end by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left leg and left arm, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed. It was not determined whether or not the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
- Terry, MS, USA
I was involved in a head-on collision, I was going around 10-15 mph and the vehicle that caused the accident was going faster than I was going. My airbags did not deploy. They should deploy between 8-14 mph. Is anyone holding General Motors accountable for their negligence? we were on a two lane city street.
- Byram, MS, USA
The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that another driver in front of her slammed on the brake pedal, which caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle experienced a rollover. None of the air bags deployed. The contact sustained a deep laceration to the knee and a torn ligament that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.
- Maple Grove, MN, USA
The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 40 mph in wet weather, the vehicle hydroplaned, drove off a cliff, and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest, knee and arm injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing Agency where it was deemed destroyed. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 03/01/17
- Auburn, PA, USA
The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 78 mph, a tire blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained an injured left shoulder and neck, and a head abrasion, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
- Temple, TX, USA
My headlights go off and on my airbag light stays on my seat belt light stqays on my dash board light are out
- Chicago, IL, USA
Air bag light on instrument panel has come on.
- Lafayette, LA, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 25 to 35 mph, an animal appeared in the road. The contact swerved and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained head, neck, and chest injuries that required medical attention. The failure mileage was 135,000.....updated 06/15/16
- Oakley, CA, USA
The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle slid on black ice and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a cut to the head and a severe back injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.
- Streator, IL, USA
Air bag and seat belt light stay
- Southold, NY, USA
The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 20 mph uphill, a vehicle traveling downhill crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The frontal air bags did not deploy. The passenger sustained whiplash and bruises to the elbow, chest, and stomach that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The passenger was also injured and taken to the hospital, but was released the same day. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.
- Shadyside, OH, USA
My 2003 Trailblazer was sitting still and when I started up the service air bag light came on and stayed on.this happened on 10/15/2015 @ 4:00 pm.
- Detroit, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While the vehicle was parked, the air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 7/16/15 updated 10/18/2017
- Northlake, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer equipped with bf goodrich rugged trail T/a tires, size: P245/65ri7. While driving at 65 mph, the contact heard a vibration coming from the tires. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole. The vehicle rolled over multiple times and the air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the contact noticed that the threads from the rear driver side tire had separated. The contact sustained head, shoulder, elbow, and hip injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle and tire manufacturers were not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 116,000 and the tire failure mileage was 40,000. The dot number was unavailable.
- Jacksonville, GA, USA
The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph during inclement weather conditions, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained spine injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 5/11/15
- Wilcox, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and lost control causing the contact to crash into an embankment. The vehicle flipped over several times and landed on its side. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 5/11/2015
- Wilcox, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle slid on ice and crashed into a cement wall. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not restrain the contact. The contact sustained chest, neck, and knee injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
- Bronx, NY, USA
Air bag light came on and has remained on since it started. I have had it looked at however they indicated there were no recalls and the expense was going to be over $1000 to repair, which I don't have. Given the recent recalls on air bags, and additional information I found recently on your site, this seems to be an issue that may warrant recall/repair from the manufacturer and not out of pocket expense for the consumer.
- Grand Ledge, MI, USA
- Muskegon, MI, USA