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Chevrolet Blazer may have numerous design defects including for example air bags deployment defects and seat belt workability issues.
Investigation Source
- Nationwide
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topic
- Defective Product or Service
Products or Services
- Air Bags
- Seat Belts
- Chevrolet
Injury Types
- Monetary Loss
- Property Damage
- Risk of Injury
Investigation Details
Investigation and potential lawsuit against General Motors for its design and sale of the Chevrolet Blazer SUV. General Motors developed the Chevrolet Blazer in the 70s to compete with Jeep's popular SUVs - the first of that kind. Unlike Jeep, GM did not design the Blazer "from the ground up" to be an SUV but instead cobbled it together using the chassis from a small pick up truck, the axle from the Chevy Vega, seat belt buckles bought in bulk which needed to be used up and so on.
We are now seeing air bag problems with the Blazer. This model has been GM's best selling vehicle for years despite a number of major defects: seat belts that inertially unlatch, seat belts that jam and become unavailable, rear seat lap belts, high rollover propensity, a weak roof structure, door latches that open in an accident, axle failures, window glass failures, fuel system problems, and on and on.
We are now seeing air bag problems with the Blazer. This model has been GM's best selling vehicle for years despite a number of major defects: seat belts that inertially unlatch, seat belts that jam and become unavailable, rear seat lap belts, high rollover propensity, a weak roof structure, door latches that open in an accident, axle failures, window glass failures, fuel system problems, and on and on.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| General Motors Corporation (GM) | General Motors Corporation is an automobile manufacturer. |