Six problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving on slick roads my truck went off the road, down a hill and crashed into an embankment. The entire front end was severely damaged. The frame was bent, the bumper was wrapped up under the fender, grill guard pushed into the radiator. Upon impact neither of the airbags deployed. My face slammed into the steering wheel breaking my nose. Truck salvaged.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with an oak tree at 5 mph. Upon impact, neither frontal air bag deployed. Although consumer was properly restrained the crash pushed the engine through the firewall against the passenger's seat. Driver sustained injuries, and an ambulance transported the driver to the local hospital.
While driving at 35 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, none of the frontal airbags deployed. Driver sustained minor bruises to their chest from the seat belt, and the front passenger sustained a bruised knee. This collision resulted in $800. 00 frontal damage.
While driving 60 mph driver applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, and hit another vehicle on the passenger side. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries.
While driving 65 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags deployed, but failed to inflate properly. Driver sustained minor injuries.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado with seat cover concerns* a recall was issued regarding this problem with the air bags and seat covers. The consumer wanted to know if his vehicle was included in the recall.