NHTSA Complaint #10229071 — 2003 GMC ENVOY XL

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10229071
Vehicle	2003 GMC ENVOY XL
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	May 18, 2008
Date Filed	May 28, 2008
Mileage	108,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KS

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 GMC ENVOY XL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO A DITCH. WHILE DRIVING OUT OF THE DITCH, SHE STRUCK A LARGE CULVERT AND THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED SEVERAL BEFORE FINALLY COMING TO A STOP. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT SNAPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND KILLED BETWEEN THE SECOND OR THIRD ROLLOVER. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER WAS HOSPITALIZED AND REMAINS IN SERIOUS CONDITION. THERE HAS BEEN NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHAT CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TO FAIL AND THE AIR BAGS TO NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000. ADDED INFORMATION 10.27/08 *CW UPDATED 10/27/08. *JB

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