general problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban - part 1

81 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban based on all problems reported for the 2011 Suburban.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2025

This is not connected with a specific crash in this vehicle. It is a defect with all vehicles with this seat. There is known common defect with the stitching on the side of the front seats covering the airbag. The stitching is designed to come apart if an airbag is deployed. The defective stitching deteriorates and falls apart. This exposes the airbag system in the seat. This occurs on all gm vehicles with the same leather seats. Models include Suburbans, yukons, and pickup trucks. In this Suburban the stiching started to come apart about 6 years ago with a few loose threads. The entire side of the seat has now come apart. The rest of the seat is in relatively good repair without any holes, rips or torn stitching. Gm claims this is cosmetic and not covered. The safety issues caused by this includes the potential deterioration of the airbag system interfering with deployment in a crash. Another safety issue is the potential for foreign objects to get lodged in this space and injuring someone if the airbag goes off. The third safety issue is the potential of a person, or child, to access the airbag and cause it to go off without warning.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2022

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact later received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags) which she associated to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, upon picking up the vehicle, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who provided the contact with a diagnostic fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2022

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that 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 manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2020

I'm writing this complaint because gm has yet to issue a solution for the recall on the airbags. When will gm issue the fix, with all these new recalls coming out on the takata air bags I am deeply concerned with why this issue hasn't been addressed with my vehicle.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2019

The airbags on my 2011 chevy Suburban have almost never worked since owning the vehicle. It has been to multiple shops for the airbags and not one has been able to fix it. They all have gotten it to go away for a day or two but not a single dealership has been able to fix it. The vehicle is unsafe and I'm stuck with it. The vehicle only has 60,000ish miles but has no value due to this issue.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2019

Recall was issued may of 2016 and I've still not been notified to bring vehicle in for a fix.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2019

Takata recall has still not been resolved after 3 years. I drive my family in this car and until it's fixed we have to take 2 separate cars. It's okay, I've made my payments to gm in a timely manner on a car I don't feel safe driving my family in. Recall # : 49151.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2018

The dashboard is cracked above the instrument cluster/steering wheel - this poses a safety hazard with the airbags and potential debris in the event of an accident - heard a noise and noticed the crack on 11/9/2018.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified and stated that the part was not available. The contact was informed that she would be notified when the part became available. Victorville Chevrolet (15425 dos palmas rd, victorville, CA 92392, (760) 684-4511) was contacted and they provided the same information. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2018

The dashboard is falling apart and should a crash happen chunks of plastic could go flying through the interior. The upper dashboard right below the windshield cracks and falls apart. When moving or going over a bump it makes noise rattling around. Tried to go to the dealership but it's not covered as the vehicle is just out of warranty.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2018

Takata recall - I have been waiting for the dealers to contact me ever since the recall was announced. I have called 4 dealers in my area every month with each time being told we're working on it. I've got young children who sit in the 2nd row and am pregnant, due in October. Will there by any movement regarding this recall? it is worrisome that it seems to have slowed if not, stopped.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2017

I received a letter 1 and half years after the recall of my airbags. . Read more...

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2017

I have been trying to get the airbag replaced for over a year. The dealers I have contacted continually tell me they cannot get the airbags. I have contacted 3 dealers and made contact in excess of 10 times trying to get the recalled airbag replaced. Please help before an injury occurs!.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2017

Takata recall. Are parts available for this recall? if not why and when will they be.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2017

Takata recall - unable to get repairs. Dealers have no information.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2017

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact recieved notification fo NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). 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. (dealer was not contacted). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available). Jw.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2017

Dash cracking around airbag housing.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2017

The dashboard is cracking above the steering wheel and also on the passenger side near the airbag.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard where the air bag compartment was located was fractured in two separate locations. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. 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. Finnegan Chevrolet Buick GMC in rosenburg, texas was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2017

Several cracks on the dashboard that covers the air bag assembly concerned that if the airbag deploys that the plastic from the dashboard will cause bodily harm.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2017

There is a recall with takata airbag and Chevrolet has not furnished a replace the part or fix in a timely manner. Second issue is with dashboard cracking. My Suburban sits under our carport 99% of the time, but yet has a few cracks on the dash. Third issue is corrosion in the undercarriage, and I live in deep south texas where it does not snow, and the beach is 1. 5 hours away from where I live. This vehicle sits on just over 40k miles.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called ralph sellers Chevrolet (15015 florida blvd, baton rouge, la 70819, (225) 529-9130) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet 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.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) was received in may. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2016

Takata recall - I have been unable to get any dealership to replace the airbags that are being recalled.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2016

Takata recall. We have not received information from Chevrolet about when/how they will fix this defect. Need help please. Thank you.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2016

The dash on the Suburban has cracked in 2 places. 1 behind the steering wheel and the other behind the passenger airbag area. This is very annoying and noisy, not to mention the danger with the airbag right there.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2016

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer did not repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2016

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 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. Autonation Chevrolet north richmond hills (7769 boulevard 26, north richmond hills, TX 76180) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2016

Takata recall no gm dealer is able to replace it. Each one is saying that there is no replacement.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

2011 Chevrolet silverado k2500hd ltz. Consumer writes in regard to takata airbag recall notice #49151. Consumer request to know when part will be made available.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall _ my airbags have been recalled but no one has contacted me to fix them and the dealership said they can't fix them with out the parts. I need help.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) was received in 2016. After contacting the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.


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