Air Bag Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Table 1 shows six common air bag related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the front air bag (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Chevrolet Silverado


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

The Front Air Bag problem

While driving, the consumer was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact, the air bags deployed. As a result of the deployment, the air bags burned the consumers face and arms. Please provide further information.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was driving at approximately 35 mph, applied brakes but vehicle did not stop in time,and rearend vehicle in front. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing back and neck injuries.   Read details...

The Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Vehicle does not have a driver's or passenger 's airbags or standard passenger on/off switch. Manufacturer has been notified.   Read details...


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