One problem related to air bag on-off switch has been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2003 Silverado 1500.
2003 chevy Silverado 1500 4-wd, spun in "black ice", then struck concrete highway barrier head-on and "square" at approx 50-mph. Front end of truck was crushed back approx 14-inches. Driver's side air bag did not deploy, with the result that face struck steering wheel, producing deglovement of nose on left side. Left knee struck switch array to lower left of steering wheel. Driver was wearing seat belt. Driver taken by ambulance to nearest hospital for treatment. Attempts to discuss problem with Chevrolet dealership (biddle Chevrolet, bothell, washington) have been neither productive or satisfying.