NHTSA Complaint #10780068 — 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10780068
Vehicle	2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	October 1, 2015
Date Filed	October 6, 2015
Mileage	194,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS DISTRACTED AND DROVE OFF THE ROAD INTO A RAVINE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT INJURED BOTH LEGS, KNEES, AND RIBS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 194,000.

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