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1996 Chevrolet G Series Air bags Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 Chevrolet G Series, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving 35mph started depressing brake pedal. Pedal went to floor. Vehicle failed to stop. Rearended another vehicle. Entire front brakes replaced prior to accident. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #822634, filed 1998-04

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996117%
199518%
199418%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet G Series

Brakes
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet G Series

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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