Issue ID | 669343 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10223022 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SILVERADO 1500 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 14/03/08 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 40 mph, the contact fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a telephone pole. The front air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle is equipped with on star; however, if the air bags do not deploy during a crash, on star is unable to locate the crash site. The vehicle is currently at the auto body shop. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, head, and back. A police report was filed. The dealer information was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 5,300. Updated 04/23/08 *bf the consumer stated was informed by van chevrolet that onstar took the call. Updated 04/23/08 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5300 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | KASAS CITY , MO |
VIN pattern | 1GCEK14C08ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 20/10/07 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
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Dealer's name | AUTO BODY ON THE RUN |
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