Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - part 1

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 108 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the Silverado 1500.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 11/08/2022

My husband just had a wreck last night. His gas pedals got stuck causing him to lose control of the truck and the truck to spend around in the middle of the street. It hit another car and a telephone pole before jumping the curb and landing in a field. The air bags did not deploy on any parts of the truck that was impacted by the wreck. Both sides of the truck are completely smashed in and both windshields have been busted out. My husband actually came of the windshield of the truck where the airbag should have deployed.

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2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 04/10/2021

April 04,2021. Stopped for traffic on I-10 , 17 miles east of lafayette . La. While sitting approx. 10 to 12 feet behind the auto , a Ford 350 with a trailer struck me from behind at approx. 50 plus mph. The impact pushed me into the carin front. Totally destroyed the reared. My reared and frontend was damage. My front bumper caved in. After impact, my truck cab filled with smoke. My airbags never deployed. My air bag light displayed that bags was deployed but they didn't. Got out of tuck because at the time, I had no idea what was happening. After such an serious impact from the back and front, I was very discourage that the airbags did not deploy as they were suppose to.

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3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 02/06/2021

Vehicle was involved in front in crash at approx. 40mph on a city street. And airbags did not deploy. Airbags were replaced at a gm dealership due to recall too.

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4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 01/27/2021

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a hit and run accident 2 months prior and the air bags did not deploy, but the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact did not sustain injuries and did not seek medical assistance. A police report was filed. The contact received recall notification with NHTSA campaign number: 21v052000 (air bags). The contact did not inform the dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact tried informing the manufacturer but was put on hold and hung up after being placed on hold for too long. The failure mileage was 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Tp.

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5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 01/26/2021

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet silverado. The contact stated while driving approximately 30mph another vehicle lost control and crashed into the contacts front end side of the vehicle which resulted in the air bags not deploying. 2 persons was injured which required medical attention. The contact sustained back and neck injuries. A police report was filed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the insurance lot (address was not available) where it was diagnosed with being totaled. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. Dl.

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6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 10/28/2020

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at under 40 mph, he blacked out, veered off the road into two ditches and hit a concrete barrier where the vehicle came to a stop. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a broken pelvis, hips, that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an insurance tow lot. The vehicle was not yet taken to a dealer. The contact mentioned that he saw on the news about a recall and checked his VIN and noticed the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 207,000.

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7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 10/10/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 15 mph and making a left turn, when he attempted to depress on the brake pedal to the floor but failed to stop the vehicle and collided into a tree. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Air bags did not deploy. The contact stated he hit his head on the steering wheel and lost conscious. The contact did not seek any medical attention. The contact was able to drive back to his residence. No police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The VIN was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,110. Dp.

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8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 09/20/2020

I was involved in a rear-end collision, where I was sitting stationary. The other vehicle hit me going estimated speed of 50 mph. The air bags did not deploy, yet the gas from the airbags filled the vehicle and some of the plastic in the interior has been broken/damaged. The police officer asked me if I "vaped", that is how cloudy it was inside the vehicle and smelled like sulfur. This has caused great concern that the airbags did not deploy, yet the gases from them did.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 07/13/2020

I was involved in an accident that included a role over and the air bags did not deploy. Gm sent out engineers to investigate but said nothing was wrong even though the air bag malfunction light came on during and after the accident. My roof, windshield was caved in and my front end took heavy damage. All four tires were blown and they said nothing was wrong with the air bag system. Onstar reported the air bag issue to me through email as well.

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10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 12/01/2019

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the braking system had malfunctioned and did not stop the vehicle when pressing the brake pedal causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. During the crash, the front end experienced severe damage but the front air bag did not deploy. No injuries were reported and no police report was filed. The vehicle was maneuvered to a parking lot and a towing company was called. The cosmetic damages were being repaired and the cause of the failure was not determined as of yet. A local dealer (unknown) was called and informed about the failure. The manufacturer then called the contact and opened a case. The failure mileage was 200,000.

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11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 10/31/2019

Steering wheel airbag did not deploy upon impact. Seat belts did not tighten up upon impact.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 09/11/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash with another vehicle which ran a red traffic light. The brake pedal was depressed however failed to stop the vehicle in time. Additionally, the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contain sustained injuries to the face, back, and knees which required medical attention. The contact was unaware of any injuries in the other vehicle. The vehicle was towed to rick hendrick Chevrolet of buford located at 4490 s lee st, buford, GA 30518, (678) 394-3117. The vehicle was not diagnosed, inspected, nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 2900. Ah.

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13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 08/13/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road and down a gully before crashing into a tree. During the crash the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained various body contusions and bruises during the incident. 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 was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 75,000. Jft.

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14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 07/03/2019

Takata recall , I was in motion on a city street and hit a deer when my air bag sensor went off in my dash and caution lights and some light would not shut off but air bags did not deploy.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 05/23/2019

I was involved in a front end collision with another vehicle while traveling at 45mph on a 4 lane road. Another vehicle did not yield and I struck the vehicle in the side while he was stationary. During impact the airbags did not deploy.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 05/09/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle in front stopped abruptly. The contact attempted to avoid the vehicle however, crashed into the rear passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not aware of any injuries. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle was towed to the wheeler auto center dealer (530-673-9160, 350 colusa Ave, yuba city, CA 95991) where the front end was repaired. The manufacturer was called but the contact was not able to speak to a representative. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

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17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 05/02/2019

I struck an object headon hard enough to total my truck and my airbag never deployed. Disabled veteran and injured an already replaced knee, head and arm. Will upload photo later. Need assistance to obtain.

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18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 11/15/2018

My truck with involved in an accident and hit a tree head on and the air bags did not deploy. My brother was injured with head trauma and dislocated hip and broken bones my brother hit black ice and it threw him off the road into a tree.

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19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 10/31/2018

~tl the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, an elk ran into the road and crashed into the vehicle. The vehicle sustained severe front end damage; however, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to power Chevrolet (1422 n. Coast hwy, newport, or), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The driver sustained injuries to the torso, knees, hip, and neck, which caused headaches and nausea. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

My family was involved with a collision with a guardrail at 45 degrees angle to the driver's side front. Drivers bag did not deploy, passengers airbag smoked but did not deploy. Thank god for seatbelts. The collision was at 65 mpg.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 05/25/2018

I was involved in a collision my airbags fired but did not deploy there was a bad smell in the cab as well as what I would describe as baby powder the fire department said they did not deploy but the smell is what they have ran into when they have deployed so again they fired but did not deploy.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 05/17/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevorlet silverado. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the drivers side air bag exploded. The vehicle swung and crashed into a construction divider wall. The passenger air bag did fail to deploy when the vehicle crashed into the wall. No injuries were sustained and no medical attention was needed. No other vehicle was involved. A police report was made. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was deemed destroyed, the manufacturer was not made. Jw.

23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 05/11/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevy silverado. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when they crashed the vehicle. The contact was avoiding a dear. The vehicle flipped and landed into a ditch on the side of the road. The air bags never deployed. The vehicle was totaled the vehicle and was not repaired. A police report was made and there were injuries. The contact stated that her neck was broken, back bruses, leg bruses and head trauma. The contact is recieving medical attention. Failure mileage unknown. Jw.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 05/07/2018

Vehicle was statinonary, and was hit from the rear and pushed into another vehicle on a highway. I have damage to rearend, driver side and front end. After the accident I recieved an email that there was a critical issue with airbags, my airbags did not deploy. Contacted gm about issue was transferred to esis/central claims for gm, they sent out and inspector to pull crash data, I was given copy of crash data, and crash data stated airbags deployed when they did not, it also showed a code b0052-00 which is an airbag deployment code. After weeks of back and forth my claim was denied for product defect on 06/12/18,.

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25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 04/12/2018

Instrument panel cracked at passenger airbag instrument panel potentially causing harm to a passenger if airbag does not deploy correctly. I just noticed this crack and 2 others appearing across the instrument panel.

26 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 01/18/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 50 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be repaired. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v651000 (air bags, seat belts). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

27 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 12/24/2017

Takata recall-I was in a wreck 12-24-2017 and I was hit from behind. The bed of my truck was hit so hard by a distracted driver while I was at a stop light, that it twisted up and hit the cab of the truck. My airbags never deployed and my seatbelt never locked up. I am severely injured and am still seeking treatment for my injuries. It was over $11,000 in damages. The truck now down shifts and it sounds likie the bottom is dropping out. It also shakes when at highway speed.

28 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 12/24/2017

Truck was at a stop light and was rear ended and airbags never deployed. Driver was injured and just had surgery for neck injury. Also had back injections all due to this accident December 24,2017.

29 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 11/03/2017

"takata recall" driving on n loop 820. Vehicle driving ahead of me began to swerve, and I avoided the car. Roads were moderately wet--I was travelling around 40 mph due to possible ice on overpass. I was in extreme left lane, began to slide and turned into the direction I skidded and made contact with center median of highway. Next exit was campus drive. The airbag did not deploy and the sensor was illuminated. I called 911 and police vehicle arrived an hour later. The truck was in the most extreme left hand lane blocking drivers behind me. The sensor remained on, but the airbag did not deploy. Was towed to bruce lowrie Chevrolet.

30 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 08/02/2017

The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, crashed into the vehicle in front. The driver's side air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a fractured right foot, left knee, both the elbows and the black eye on the right side which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however the part 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 not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

31 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 06/27/2017

Tl the contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 45 mph, the contact swerved to avoid a deer and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle drove into a field, struck a telephone pole, spun around, and landed in a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a broken neck that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

32 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 06/08/2017

The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 40 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle crashed into a ditch. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a bruised lung, bruised knee, and several lacerations that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent facility. Service Chevrolet Cadillac (located at 1212 ambassador caffery pkwy, lafayette, la 70506, (337) 234-9411) was contacted and notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The vehicle was destroyed.

33 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Consumer writes in regards to airbags not being deployed during vehicle accident.

34 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 04/21/2017

My truck has been modififed by either a powerful entity or by the dealership itself at the direction of a powerful entity. Truck has so many problems. I bought from same dealership out of show room and trusted them. After accident, air bags did not deploy and I couldnt figure out why. See burn marks around edges of airbags along with conductive string sew into them. Also noticed extra conductors added along with extra insulator layer. Cigarette outlets all manipulated after replaced with higher output plugs. Also found air bag sensors which are discontinuted as they belong to trucks from 2007-2009. Frame is for a 1ton truck which has beengreased front to back. Axels are clearly older and are labeled for a ck2500 (1 tom) model drive shaft and many other components have markings throughout to establish path of least resistance to guide short of electricity to driver to shock me. Modles modfified to gain access to truck. I am lucky to be alive. You guys have to see this truck in person. Way too uch to list. Dealership had it long time to do repairs. When taken back to them to figure out hwy the loud shakes, the dealershp certified shop tech stated everything is perfectl normal. That wa s a lie. Eewwdduuuuuuuuuuuuuefu.

35 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Failure Date: 02/25/2017

The contact owned a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle rear-ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.



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