Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

26 problems related to front driver side air bag inflator have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2008 Silverado 1500.

1 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2019

Takata recall my trucks service airbag light came on, and I was soon after informed of a recall without a remedy involving the passenger airbag inflators.

2 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Henry brown auto group (1550 e drivers way, gilbert, az) confirmed parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact was also advised that gm submitted a petition to NHTSA for inconsequentiality. Nhtsa granted gm until August of 2017 to complete its investigation and to submit all data supporting the petition. If the petition is denied, gm will conduct a recall of the air bag inflators covered by takata's defect information report. . Read more...

3 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2018

Takata recall - received recall in regards to the airbag/inflator recall. Called local dealership but the remedy is unavailable due to parts from gm.

4 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2017

Takata recall. Received legal notice that I should contact nearest dealership to schedule a free repair of the airbag inflators. I was told the dealership did not have the equipment to replace the airbags. I am putting my family and myself at risk due to the recall.

5 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2017

Takata recall. . . I was notified in July 2016 of a recall on takata airbag inflators installed in my vehicle. This recall stated that the propellant in the inflator can degrade over time, especially after long term exposure in hot and humid regions. When this propellant degrades to a certain level, the inflator can rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries. As of November 2017, there is still no remedy available for this recall for a defective item that could result in death for me or my family. I have called about the availability of a remedy several times, with the most recent call taking place in August 2017, when I was assured that the solution would be available by the end of October. It is still not available. I live in alabama and have owned my truck for 7 years, so my airbag propellant has been exposed to the exact conditions and length of exposure that could result in death as stated in the recall furthermore, it angers me that the recall states that this propellant, when exposed to hot and humid conditions for an extended period of time, could result in death but then goes on to state that "the vehicle is presently safe to drive". I think that gm and takata have had plenty of time to establish a remedy for the problem. It is obvious to me that neither company cares about the safety of their customers. Some action needs to be taken against these companies to ensure that they take action to repair these potentially deadly problems.

6 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2017

Takata recall we received a notice about a bad takata-manufactured airbag inflator recall but we have not received a repair notice to fix our airbag problem.

7 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed due to the service fee. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) for the frontal inflator. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a petition was filed and the air bag indicator illuminating had nothing to do with the recall. The failure mileage was 90,474.

8 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2016

2008 Chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger airbag inflator recall notice.

9 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2016

Received a recall # 49151 letter in July 2016 stating that the passenger side airbag inflators are defective and that I would received a letter when parts were received. I never got a letter so I called Chevrolet customer assistance # 1-800-222-1020 on 8-22-2016 spoke with lisa and was told they have no parts and vehicle was safe to drive. If the vehicle was safe why did I received the recall.

10 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2016

Takata recall received letter stating my truck is affected by the takata airbag recall. The letter says my truck is "considered safe to drive" followed by a paragraph that says "the inflator may rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries". I got a similar notice from Lexus a few days earlier, and Lexus offered a rental no questions asked until the issue is resolved. The chevy dealer said they are not offering rentals at this time. Gm customer service said my truck is safe to drive so no rental warranted. I asked the rep why did I get a letter then saying that my airbag may kill me and was told she can't answer that. I want a rental of a similar truck until this is fixed. I live in zone 1/a of the recall as well, so if anyone is likely to have a problem, we are in this area.

11 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

2008 Chevrolet silverado ld. Consumer writes in regards to defective front passenger airbag inflators safety recall. The consumer stated the recall repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time. Updated 11/08/2017.

12 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2016

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet silverado. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) passenger inflator however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was unable to provide additional information under case number: 8-2962859558. In addition the contact informed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

13 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) for the front passenger side air bag inflator. The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. In addition, the contact mentioned the air bag warning sensor illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

14 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) for the frontal air bag inflator; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The dealer was not sure when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

15 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Received notice (NHTSA #16v383) in July of 2016 that a recall regarding the takata airbag inflators was in effect. Since that time there has been no further action on the recall and I have not been able to obtain a definite answer from anyone regarding if this recall is still in effect.

16 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

"takata recall" it has been over a year since notification of a recall for the faulty airbag inflator with no remedy available or even planned as far as I can tell. Just got a new notification that takata has filed for bankruptcy! now what??.

17 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) for the front passenger inflator. The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

18 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2016

Takata inflators. In June of 2016, the warning light for an airbag system function came on. I had to replace one of the sensors that had malfuntioned near the front bumper that activates the deployment of the airbags - at my own expense. Upon researching this issue, I found a lot of owners of similar silverados experienced this same part problem. Then, I received gm recall 49152 in July, 2016 stating that "the propellant in some types of takata airbag inflators can degrade over time, especially after long-term exposure in hot and humid regions. If the propellant degrades to a certain level, the inflators may rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries". Since I live in north carolina and the truck stays parked outside 24/7, I'm concerned about my safety and anyone riding with me. While what has been warned has not occurred yet, I'm concerned that it could at any time - especially considering how the many of the airbag deployment sensors like mine that went bad seem to be faulty.

19 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2016

Takata recall. There are no parts available to replace the airbag inflator being recalled, in turn causing potential for injury in the event of an accident. Takata is unable to provide replacement in a timely manner to prevent injury in the future.

20 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

"takata recall". The date of recall was may 27, 2016. We fell this should be corrected by this date. They state in recall letter . If the propellant degrades to a certain level , the inflators may rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries.

21 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall: my truck is nine years old and has been in the hot climate of texas for all of those nine years so it should be on a first priority list to be fixed since prolonged heat is one of the causes that make the takata airbags unsafe. The recall notice says, "the inflators may rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries," however general motors is not able to tell me a schedule for getting my truck fixed.

22 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall may 27, 2016�v NHTSA recall number 16v383 summary takata corporation (��takata��) has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2007-2008 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext, Chevrolet avalanche, Silverado 1500, suburban, tahoe, GMC sierra 1500, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. This is based upon takata�'s decision that front passenger airbag inflators it supplied to gm are defective. Gm has submitted to NHTSA a petition for inconsequentiality and NHTSA has granted gm until August 2017 to complete its investigation and to submit all data supporting the petition. If the petition is denied, gm will conduct a recall of the airbag inflators covered by takata�'s defect information report. . Read more...

23 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata inflators recall # 16v381 I have contacted the local Chevrolet dealer in santa rosa CA on numerous ocassions during the past 2 years in an attempt to get the air bag replaced. Each time I have been told that the parts are not available. I am concerned for my safety while driving my vehicle and request your assistance.

24 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2016

I have received mailings from general motors, and bob mccosh Chevrolet dealership, (where I purchased truck new), and now takata, all saying my truck has faulty air bag inflators! I have talked to general motors. This truck is still under warranty! I want the parts changed out! please! paul d. Brinkerhoff 573-449-7721, home, 573-808-2121, cell, brinkerhoff@centurytel. Net.

25 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

Takata inflators recall notice. Dealer service hasn't received a fix and we check every year since recall notice.

26 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2008

Airbag in vehicle is defective with takata inflators.


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