Airbag complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The brakes made a squealing noise, and was replaced. After they were replaced, the brakes locked up which resulted in an accident. When the brakes locked, the vehicle ran into a snowbank. On the second occasion, the brakes locked and slid into the person in front. The vehicle was rear ended and the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts were inoperative. The consumer requested money back.
While vehicle was being driven.the alert warning light for the air bags illuminated. I was afraid to drive the vehicle due too the air bag inflator might rupture or underinflate. In the event of a crash. An underinflated air bag May not properly protect the occupant. This scenario increases the risk of serious injury or death.
Consumer was traveling 30mph while it was raining that evening, and there was a school bus in front of consumer's vehicle. Consumer applied brakes and hit the school bus from behind. The collision impact was so hard that vehicle moved the school bus. Also, the dual airbags didn't deploy at all.
While driving 55 MPH and making a turn had a frontal impact. Front bumper was smashed and fell off. Also, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect occupants in this crash. Dealer was not willing to assist consumer. Please provide further information.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Astro. While driving 25 MPH through snow and ice, the contact lost control of the vehicle and slid off the road. The vehicle then struck a telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The seat belt failed to restrain him and he struck his head on the windshield. The wound took 24 stitches to close. Most of the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $4,500. The manufacturer's investigator concluded that the air bag would not deploy at 25 MPH. The arkansas police department filed report number 07-00343. The current mileage was 146,661 and failure mileage was 125,000.
While driving consumer tried to avoid a person on a bicycle on the road. Swerved in order not to hit the person, but was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, jumped a curb, and collided with a fire hydrant, and striking a tree. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy driver sustained head and neck injuries, and was transported by ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and a representative came down to meet with the dealer and consumer. The representative informed consumer that the vehicle was functioning as designed,and the rate of deceleration and impact was present.
Front end collision hit center on air bag sensor, no deployment. Seat belts did not restrain myself or passenger. Damage to front frame section had to replace. Total repair bill over $6000.00 dollars. I had hit the steering wheel causing brain injury, soft tissue damage, lt wrist, left side of body brusing ? On damage to my liver & gaull bladder. Still under invesgation had to have surgery. My son had knee brusing from hitting full force into lower part of dash. Taken to hospital via ambo unconsious for 5 hours not remembering the accident. Just 10 months out of brain surgery just got released to drive now I have a onset of siezures that were controled by meds. Because of my restaint system I am not allowed to drive again. If it had worked I do not think I would of been hurt so bad.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH towards an intersection the vehicle was impacted by another vehicle and then crashed to a light post. The airbags did not deploy and the driver seat belt did not restrain the contact who impacted the steering wheel. The air bags and seat belts warning lights did not illuminated prior the impact. The police department reported the accident and the fire department evacuated the contact to the nearest hospital. A child riding on the passenger side was restrained by the seat belt and suffered no injuries, however the first impact occurred on the passenger side. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer. The inoperable vehicle was towed to the owner residence.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Astro years have airbag problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1995 (26), 1997 (17), 1996 (15), 1999 (12) and 2000 (12) model years. Airbag complaints make up 6% of all complaints for the 1995.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Astro airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for any Chevrolet Astro model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Astro airbag problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 89,000 miles; 25% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the frontal (76 mentions), followed by the frontal › sensor/control module (3).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.