Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owners have reported 26 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 2500 based on all problems reported for the Silverado 2500.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 09/03/2020

Cant remember what happened I black out and woke up with cops around me. The front end of the truck is wrecked. Airbags did not deploy.

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2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 02/16/2019

Going down a snowy gravel road and lost control. Hit a ditch/snow bank head on at approx. 30mph. Air bags did not deploy. As a result driver sustained hand injury, a broken jaw requiring surgery, and other minor bodily injuries. Vehicle had 313,000 miles.

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3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 09/28/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact fell asleep behind the wheel, veered off the road, and crashed into a pole. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the hands, abdominal area, upper thighs, and knees. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the insurance company or a dealer to determine why the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified after the crash. The approximate failure mileage was 92,060.

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4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 05/30/2017

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, a second vehicle traveling approximately 40 mph crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. During the crash, the driver and passenger side panel air bags did not deploy. The contact indicated that the air bag panels on both sides had separated. Smoke appeared from the air bag panels, but the air bags remained in position and did not deploy. After the incident, the seat belts were inoperable due to the air bag failure. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.

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5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 11/07/2016

I was making a left turn at an intersection when another vehicle slammed into my truck head on. My air bags did not even deploy. Although my vehicle was the larger of the two, I expected the bags to do their intended job, but they failed to do so. This was one year after the recall and general motors still don't have a remedy for the air bags.

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6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 10/11/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle started to smoke while driving 10 mph. The warning indicator illuminated that the air bag was deployed. The vehicle was not in a crash and the air bag did not deploy when the incident occurred. The passenger was injured from the seat belt tightening on the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not able to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000.

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7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 09/04/2016

While driving at approx 50 mph, another vehicle pulled out in front of me. I applied my brakes, but hit the other vehicle. The airbags did not deploy as they should have. The seat belt stopped my forward progression, but I do not know why the air bags did not deploy.

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8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 03/25/2016

While I was driving I had a head on collision bumper to bumper while I was going 35 and the other person was going 40 and over it was the others persons fault the air bags never deployed risking me and my passenger life or serious injury the truck was totaled and the other persons car as well and there air bag did deploy I've bought the truck new from showroom floor in 2007 it still has factory airbags that never worked.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 02/23/2016

The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving 25 mph, the contact made a left turn and the reduced engine power light illuminated. The steering failed and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact suffered nerve pain in the back and legs from the impact of the crash. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 196,000.

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10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 12/05/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while the toddler was placed in the driver's seat of the vehicle, she turned the key to the accessory position and the vehicle rolled down the hill and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The toddler did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000. Sg.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 09/03/2015

The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving at 67 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle veered off the road and rolled over due to the loss of control. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained severe spine and tail bone fractures that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of failure. The failure mileage was 145,000. The VIN was not provided.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 07/25/2014

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving t 30 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and passenger sustained injuries however, the extent of the injuries were unknown. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,776.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 07/12/2014

7-12-14, 11:15 mtn time my wife and I were driving westbound on I-76, in a 2006 chevy silverado, 2500 hd duramax diesel towing a 24" catalina 5th wheel, approximately 6,500 lbs, in the right hand lane, at approximately 50 mph in commerce city, CO approaching 104th Ave. At the 104th Ave overpass a drunk driver pulled out from behind the overpass support column in the center medium area of the divided highway approximately 1-2 car lengths in front of us. We immediately hit his vehicle in the right rear. At the time he was moving forward 2-5 mph. The collision was catastrophic with very significant damage to all vehicles. The front airbags of the 2006 chevy silverado did not deploy. This vehicle is a one owner vehicle. In 2007 it was involved in a frontal accident in which a driver turned in front of the driver at an intersection resulting in a frontal collision at 35 mph and the frontal airbags did not deploy. Chevy did the repair and certified the repair of the vehicle.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 07/12/2014

7-12-14, 11:15 mtn time my wife and I were driving westbound on I-76, in a 2006 chevy silverado, 2500 hd duramax diesel towing a 24" catalina 5th wheel, approximately 6,500 lbs, in the right hand lane, at approximately 50 mph in commerce city, CO approaching 104th Ave. At the 104th Ave overpass a drunk driver pulled out from behind the overpass support column in the center medium area of the divided highway approximately 1-2 car lengths in front of us. We immediately hit his vehicle in the right rear. At the time he was moving forward 2-5 mph. The collision was catastrophic with very significant damage to all vehicles. The front airbags of the 2006 chevy silverado did not deploy. This vehicle is a one owner vehicle. In 2007 it was involved in a frontal accident in which a driver turned in front of the driver at an intersection resulting in a frontal collision at 35 mph and the frontal airbags did not deploy. Chevy did the repair and certified the repair of the vehicle.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 08/17/2012

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 sd. The contact stated that the driver was traveling approximated 65 mph when an incoming vehicle crashed into the contact¿s vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver and the passenger both sustained minor injuries. The ambulance was called and transported the passenger and the driver to the emergency room for treatment. The police were notified of the crash and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was notified of the air bag failure and stated that the air bags sensors were sensitive and were too weak to deploy. The dealer offered no additional assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was not available.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 07/25/2012

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet 2500 hd. The contact stated that the driver crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that there were no injuries but the vehicle was destroyed. There was a police report filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The cause of the air bags was unknown. The failure mileage was 139,000. The VIN was unavailable.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 12/21/2011

We were traveling down interstate 10 in mobile, al. It was a foggy night and the the road was damp. The truck spun sideways and regained traction heading head on into a concrete barrier. It hit the solid concrete barrier head on at 55 miles per hour. The bumper and frame of the truck was crushed. The concrete barrier was not broken. The airbags on the truck did not deploy. Both the driver and the passenger in the front seats hit their heads on the dash board and were rushed to the hospital for treatment. An airbag deployment should have prevented these hospitalizations. This case is very cut and dry. The truck did not miss any sensors. Due to the fact the airbag didn't deploy onstar was not called.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 10/30/2011

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle was involved in a head on crash and the air bags did not deploy. The front passenger seat belt also failed to retain its passenger. Both the driver and the passenger suffered injuries as a result. The contact also stated that the driver of the other vehicle involved suffered injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair, but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileages were 58,000.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 09/30/2011

The contact was operating a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the company vehicle was stationary when a second vehicle crashed into its rear. As a result, the contact's company vehicle crashed into the rear of a third vehicle. The front end of the vehicle was severely damaged. The air bags failed to deploy although the display message indicated that the air bags had deployed. The driver and three passengers all suffered various head, back, and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 68,000.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 05/26/2011

Lost control of vehicle went off the road into ditch totaling vehicle, air bag never deployed causing me to hit steering wheel with head. Luckily I was not seriously injured ( two black eyes ) just would like to know why the air bag didnt go off.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 05/02/2010

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 heavy duty truck. While driving approximately 45 mph on wet road conditions, the contact loss control of the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle which crashed into a fence post and surrounding trees. The driver sustained an injury to the nose, face and suffered a black eye. The air bags failed to deploy with the level of impact. A police report was filed. The vehicle was being repaired for damages when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 30,149. Updated 09/30/2010. Updated 10/04/jb.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 04/15/2010

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 truck. The contact was driving 25 mph when he attempted to apply the brakes at a traffic light, the brakes failed, causing a crash. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the brake lines had ruptured. The VIN was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 150,000.

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23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 02/18/2010

Have 2008 chevy ext cab silverado,had a head on accident,the truck was serviced the 17 of Feb,accident happened the 18,the airbags did not deployed,the truck was totaled.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 08/17/2009

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph and attempting to turn, the steering wheel locked abnormally and caused the vehicle to crash into a median. The air bags did not deploy and the contact sustained a back injury. A police report was filed. The contact called the manufacturer who sent a representative to inspect the vehicle but never provided any correspondence. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileage was 46,000.

25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 09/28/2007

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet silverado dur-max 2500. While driving approximately 55 mph at night, the contact slammed on the brakes to avoid a crash. He then crashed into a semi-trailer and struck a boulder. Neither of the vehicle's frontal air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle was destroyed and towed to a local auto shop. He sustained injuries. The manufacturer sent an inspector to determine why the air bags did not deploy and he concluded that the contact was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the deployment. However, the contact stated that he was wearing his seat belt. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 66,000.

26 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Failure Date: 03/18/2007

The contacts son owned a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. While driving approximately 60 mph on a 60 mph curve, the vehicle flipped forward several times. It struck a fence before being stopped by a tree. The contacts son was partially ejected from the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. Her son was transported by helicopter to a local hospital where he passed away hours later. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer has not yet been notified. The current and failure mileages were 35,000. Updated 3/25/08 texas crash report. Updated 03/25/08.


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