10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,833 miles

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problem #6

Nov 222003

Cutlass 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,000 miles
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving 35 mph. Upon impact, the front air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained facial injuries and was transported to the hospital.

- Englewood, OH, USA

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problem #5

Mar 272000

(reported on)

Cutlass

  • miles
While sneezeing consumer hit curve, and air bag deployed. Vehicle was traveling 10-15 mph.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

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problem #4

Jun 181999

(reported on)

Cutlass

  • miles
Driving at approximatley 35-40 mph hit a vehicle head-on. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy which could have caused injuries.

- Riverside, CA, USA

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problem #3

Oct 191998

Cutlass

  • miles
While driving at 5 mph went to apply the brakes and rear ended another vehicle. The air bags to deployed, causing burns to the consumer.

- Lafayett, CO, USA

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problem #2

Sep 121998

Cutlass

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was waiting in a car line when passenger's air bag deployed for unknown reason. Dealer notified.

- Galveston, TX, USA

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problem #1

Jan 141998

Cutlass

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle going 20 mph both air bags deployed. Driver did not hit anything for the air bag to deploy.

- Henrietta, TX, USA

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