Air Bag Problems of Chevrolet Silverado - part 1

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v504000(air bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.

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The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags) however, was advised that the instrument cluster panel does not allow access to the odometer and the recall repairs was denied. The dealer informed the contact that in order for the recall remedy to be completed an odometer reading was required. The contact stated that the instrument panel functioned intermittently. The contact was concerned that the recall repair was not related to the odometer failing to display and did provide the dealer with an approximate current mileage however ,the recall remedy was still denied. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,002.

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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where the contact was advised to take to vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side door air bag needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the repairs were not covered by a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

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The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado.  the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed that the air bag control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,380.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the  service air bag light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the  air bag control module, which was corroded due to moisture in the driver weld, the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine made an abnormal sound. The air bag warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,400.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into her vehicle and damaged the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated a police report had been filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact did receive medical attention. The contact stated that she sustained injury to her shoulder and bruises to her face and neck from the air bag. The contact stated the fumes from the air bag continue to give her headaches. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.

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The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The local dealer scheduled an appointment but cancelled it due to parts not being available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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2007 Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer writes in regard to airbag safety recall.

The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, a deer intercepted her lane causing her to hit the front of the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle began to flip and roll into the ditch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated no air bags were deployed and the front driver-side seat belt unlatch independently causing her to hit the steering wheel. The contact stated she had 5 staples on her head, 3 severed rips and a severed sternum, and a strained back. The contact was taken by ambulance to seek medical attention at a near hospital. The vehicle was not drivable. A police department filed a report and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 270,000.

2010 Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer writes in regard to takata airbag safety recall.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while parked after having turned the vehicle on, as he got out of the cab the curtain side air bags in the front and the rear crew cab had deployed simultaneously. The contact stated that he ran back and opened the drivers side door to shut the vehicle off because the vehicle alarm was running, the hazard lights were blinking and the horn was rapidly honking. The contact stated that as he inspected the deployed air bag he noted that the driver's side seat belt had tightened and locked. The contact stated all the seat belts had tightened and locked. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed by a manufacturer investigator and the findings were not released to the contact. The contact had opened a case with the manufacturer and was told that the case had been closed with no further information shared with the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair. However, after damaging the passenger's side of the dashboard where the front passenger's side the air bag is located, the dealer informed the contact that they had ordered the wrong part and he should bring the vehicle back another time for recall repair. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact they would repair the dashboard. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle back to the dealer for recall repair, the dealer informed the contact that they would not complete the recall repair unless he signed a waiver certifying that they were not liable for the damage to the dashboard. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph the driver lost control of the steering and drove off the road, down in embankment and crash at the bottom of a steep hill. During the crash the vehicle was destroyed and severe damage to the front end had occurred but the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a concussion and head laceration, fractured femur, injured lung and whiplash. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The contact indicated that the air bag system was previously serviced under a NHTSA recall campaign. No addition information was available. The failure mileage was 123,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, he poured oil into the oil reservoir, and then placed the key into the ignition switch to turn on the vehicle when the air bags unexpectedly deployed without warning. The steering wheel air bag hit the contact's face and knocked him to the ground. The contact suffered cuts to his cheek, below his eye, and neck, as well as soreness to his neck, face, and back. The contact stated his left ear was ringing and he could not hear; however, no medical attention was received. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer writes in regard to takata airbag safety recall.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's and passenger's air bags deployed without warning, causing the front windshield to explode and damage the passenger's side dashboard. There was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the air bags to deploy. The contact was not injured; however, his fiancée, who was a passenger, had bruises on her knees, legs, and arms, as well as burns and cuts on her legs. No medical attention was received. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v746000 (air bags) associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v504000 (air bags). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the contact accidentally went off the side of the road. There were no warning lights. There were no air bags deployed and the shoulder seat belt harness was not functioning. The California highway patrol arrived on the scene and conducted a report. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact injured two areas of the nose and concussion. The contact was treated for medical issues related to blood on the brain and blood cloth in the left arm and right upper thigh, in addition to a heart pacer surgery. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,100.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v504000(air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving at 45-49 mph, with cruise control mode, he sustained a seizure and became unconscious. The vehicle veered off the road, drove over a curb and landed into a 6-foot ditch. The vehicle then drove over three driveways and crashed into a tree while the contact was unconscious. The air bags failed to deploy. There was no further information provided. The contact stated that the incident occurred within 175 yards. The contact was transported out of the vehicle and to the hospital by emergency units. The contact sustained a broken sternum caused by the seat belt. The contact was unsure whether a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop; however it was not repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and contacted the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags). The manufacturer contacted the contact and advised him that the issue would be submitted to another claim department. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 233,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of; NHTSA campaign number: 18v586000 (steering), NHTSA campaign number: 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 21v504000 (air bags). The contact stated that while parked and the vehicle powered on both side torso air bags deployed without a collision. The driver sustained an ear injury. On another occasion while driving at 35 mph both curtain air bags. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 70 mph, he hit a deer. Only the trim of the side curtain air bags deployed with a powder substance released from the air bags. The driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy upon impact. No injury was sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 800. The contact stated while driving at 5-10 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The independent mechanic was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 143,725.

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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for NHTSA campaign number 21v052000 (air bags) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 105,139.

2015 Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer writes in regards to roof rail airbag inflators safety recall.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21v053000 (air bags), however the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 15,450. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2016chevrolet Silverado hd crew. The contact stated while driving approximately 55mph when the vehicles in front of the contact began to stop abruptly which resulted in the contact crashing the vehicle into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was taken and 2 persons in the contacts vehicle sustained injuries; I. E contacts wife sustained sprain on right wrist and right ankle, and whiplash, pain in right shoulder and neck. The contact sustained pain in shoulder and neck. They did not seek medical treatment until couple of days post accident. The vehicle was towed to an insurance lot and was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,545.

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The contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the contact drifted of the highway which caused his vehicle to flip over three times and land right side up. The contact was able to escape the vehicle without major injury. The airbags did not deploy during the crash. The authorities arrived at the scene and the contact was examined by paramedics. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it was destroyed. Later that evening, the contact went to the emergency room where he was treated for a broken left rib. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 21v053000(air bags). The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:21v504000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the recall and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available. VIN 1gc1kwe88ff648515.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 800. The contact stated while driving approximately 50mph, he lost control of the vehicle due to losing consciousness. The vehicle left the roadway and crashed with a road sign which resulted in none of the airbags deploying and only the seatbelt lap belt tensioned, not the shoulder strap. The contact sustained injuries such as several lacerations across face and inside mouth, and a broken l1 vertebrae. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a local lot then towed again to the contacts insurance lot where it was awaiting a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 281,000.

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado c1500. Consumer writes in regards to airbag sfety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle the air bag warning indicator light illuminated the contact called onstar who completed diagnostic testing. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 126,625.

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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v052000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the service air bag light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the service air bag warning light was not related to the recall and the dealer informed the contact that he would need to pay for the air bag repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.