1996 GMC Jimmy Air bags Problems

“While stopping at a light consumer's vehicle was rear ended, and the standing vehicle was pushed into a vehicle head on. The air bag deployed, and caught on fire. Driver sustained severe burns to both of her arms.”

“Consumer was involved in a four car pile-up. Consumer was the fourth car in the pile-up, she was driving approx. 55-60 MPH when she skidded about 25 feet and crashed into the back of car and the air bag did not deploy. Consumer was injured . Consumer stated seat belt snapped and she hit steering wheel, consumer sustained injuries due to accident.”

“Recall 99v193000/ABS. Recall notice was received after an accident. While traveling at highway speed of 60 MPH applied brakes in an emergency situation due to another vehicle pulling in front, as applying brakes, vehicle continued on, even after pumping brakes three times. Vehicle continued until hitting other vehicle's rear bumper. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not conacted at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.”

“Was broadsided & spun around and front end hit cement truck. Driver's air bag did not deploy upon impact. Had some injuries & bruises. No emergency room treatment. Inadequate brakes contributed to the severity of the collision.”

“The wiring on the air bag module had caused problems with the 4wd. Cannot shift from 2wd high to 4wd low or vice versa. Vehicle not functioning properly. Accelerator needs to be pressed very hard to get to 35mph. Had informed dealership of problem. Had informed the mechanic of the 4wd problem, and that the recall remedy had failed. Mechanic claimed problem like that when vehicle first brought in for recall. Mechanic indicated repairs on high mileage vehicle were not done. Recall on wipers and ball joints were not done. Recall repair on air bag module was done but caused problems with 4wd. …”