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2001 Chevrolet Cavalier air bags problems

Owners reported air bags problems in 21 complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier, 6% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
21 6% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
13 and 0
Injuries and deaths
9 and 1

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 13 crashes, 9 injuries, 1 death.

What owners wrote

Dt: the consumer states that a 2001 chevrolet caviler has faulty seat belts. The consumer was in involved in a crash with a garbage truck. The consumer was hit by another vehicle that ran a red light. The consumer was knocked under the garbage truck. The consumer had one passenger and two family pets with him. The driver and passenger were buckled up. The passengers knees went through the dashboard. The seatbelt did not hold the passenger securely in the seat. The seatbelt looped the passengers bowels.

Reported at 10,000 miles, April 2002 CrashInjuryDeath

Brakes malfunctioned, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer informed the consumer the brakes were sensitive. The dashboard was replaced, because the air bag light was on. The dash board lights came on and went off at least twenty two times.

Reported at 11,910 miles

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