Air Bag Light On Problems of Chevrolet Suburban - part 2

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 65 problems related to air bag light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Suburban based on all problems reported for the Suburban.

36 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 06/08/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated and the electronic starter failed. In addition, while the vehicle was in reverse, the rear assist sensor failed. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The contact sustained neck injuries, but did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part was not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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37 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/31/2016

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of 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. The contact called a local dealer (page Chevrolet, 6500 little river turnpike, alexandria, va 22312) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

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38 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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39 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of 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. Bruce lowrie Chevrolet (711 sw loop 820, fort worth, TX) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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40 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. While attempting to drive, the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact called luther brookdale Chevrolet at (763) 561-9220 (6701 brooklyn blvd, brooklyn center, mn 55429) where it was confirmed that the contact would need to pay a diagnostic fee. The parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

41 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the check engine and tire pressure monitoring system indicators illuminated. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called mark Chevrolet (33200 michigan Ave, wayne, mi 48184, (734) 629-4964) and was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

42 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/23/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of 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. The contact called leson Chevrolet at (504) 366-4381 (1501 westbank expy, harvey, la 70058) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

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43 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 03/05/2016

I turned my 2005 Suburban on and the air bag light came on. I took it in to the chevy/gm dealer who said, "the right, front, air bag sensor was the cause. " it would cost $375 to fix it. I did not get it fixed at that time. It is dangerous because the air bags are inoperable. The problem occurred at about 150,000 miles. From what I have seen this is a huge problem that needs to be address by the company.

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44 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 11/21/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the instrument panel air bag light illuminated needed service. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,304. Aw.

45 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/12/2015

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that none of the instrument panel indicators were working and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,289.

46 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 10/03/2013

Air bag light, door locks, traction control, radio, and many other electrical components flicker on and off. Engine vibrates and then dies. Will not start back up until some period of time goes by. Always diff and happens in all temps and driving conditions. When in garage all night will not start in the am. Very intermittent. We have been stranded with kids 5 times and have only owned this vehicle for 4 months.

47 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/14/2012

I purchased this car in may 2013 with 76,000 miles as a certified used vehicle from a gm dealership in NJ. I noticed on test drive brake vibration from the front. Before I picked up the vehicle they replaced new rotors and ceramic brake pads. Now at 17,000 miles later there is vibration again, once again the rotors are warped but the pads are perfectly fine. The service manager told me and I quote "it must have been a hot day and you took the car through a car wash warping the rotors. " if gm is making their rotors with non-virgin steel this can happen. I have previously owned a 2005 Suburban with 100,000 miles, the rotors never warped and I only needed them changed once at 55,000 miles, I have a light foot. In 2010 I changed my 2005 Suburban for a 2009 Buick enclave this car was the first time I noticed in the 3 years of ownership that I needed rotors twice, in 3 years I had only put 30,000 miles on the car, so that lead to the purchase of the 2008 Suburban. I can't help but believe there is something wrong in the making of their rotors, they changed manufacturer maybe?? with this 2008 Suburban I have also contacted them with no answer or reply to the fact when my 12 year old son who weighs 108lbs sits in the front passenger seat the passenger air bag light is on one minute and then off the next minute. Sometime I can put my purse and a gallon of milk on the passenger seat and the air bag light is on will display. Yet my 108 lb child or my 86 lb child the air bag light will go from on to off. So they are my two safety concerns, the rotors warping repeatedly and the air bag light not working properly which gm has refused to comment on. Thank you.

48 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/23/2012

Check air bag light is on. This has happened before and after a few weeks the light may go off. Dealer could not find a problem. There needs to be a recall on this. Thousands of people having the same problem.

49 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 01/01/2012

The door handles have cut three members of my family because the metal is peeling off of the plastic. Seat belts are falling apart and at least 3 of them do not latch at all. This is very dangerous. There definitely should be a recall especially for the seat belts. Air bag light is constantly on and the dealer of course wants to "fix" it and states that if there is a crash that it may not work properly. . . . . . . . . This after I had the top half of the engine rebuilt due to oil consumption problem. Then there is the tire pressure monitor which apparently has issues after having new tires put on my car. Nothing but problems with this hunk of junk. Will never buy another chevy vehicle.

50 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/01/2011

Check air bag light came on. Had it checked out at a gm dealer, but they could not tell me if it would be $400 or $4,000. I have a real problem paying this much for an item that I feel should be covered under recall. As a safety professional, I think it is unconscionable to drive without an air bag, but the cost is also unconscionable when the vehicle has only $65,000 miles. I may wiegh my options and park it in the hopes of hearing about a recall.

51 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 01/01/2011

For approximately the last 4 years the airbag light has been on indicating an issue with the airbag system. Given all the airbag problems in recent years and the fact this seems to be a common problem with 2005 gm suvs and given airbags are vital safety equipment gm needs to provide owners with these problems a free fix or be forced to recall these vehicles immediately for repairs before alot of people get hurt or killed.

52 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 12/02/2010

Airbag light intermittantly illuminates. Sometimes for minutes, sometimes for months. Has been happening for the last 3 years. Took vehicle into lash Chevrolet, they could find nothing and reset the system. Airbag light illuminated the next day. I travel extensively, and am constantly coming in contact with gm 1500/2500 series trucks, vans and SUV's with the airbag light illuminated. The owners of these vehicles have stories that mirrior my experience.

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53 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 11/30/2009

2003 chevy Suburban I think it is called the cluster where the speeodometer and the fuel gage are located. Fuel gage does not work and speedometer is stuck . Air bag light has gone on twice took to vehicle to dealer they changed front sensor and the light came back on a month later 06/20/2010.

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54 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 10/10/2008

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. Upon purchasing the vehicle in October of 2008, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer failed to repair the air bags at the time of purchase. The contact could not have the vehicle registered in the state of texas with the warning indicator illuminated. The dealer denied all liability for the repairs to the air bag. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 85,000. Updated 05/18/09. Updated 05/20/09.

55 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 09/16/2008

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the air bag light continuously flashes. The contact attempted to return the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The current and failure mileages were 120,722.

56 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/14/2007

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise inside the vehicle and the service air bag light illuminated. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The engine size and # of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 55,000.

57 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 10/17/2006

Car is 2007 Chevrolet Suburban - 2 months old. Check engine and check air bag lights came on. Then, next day car would not start and was jumped easily. After 2 days at dealership service dept. , decided it was the cdm. 15 days later cdm came in but, service techs found 4-5 wires "burnt up". Wiring harness is broken. After 6 days wiring harness is in and being replaced currently. Dealership is not sure this will solve the problem.

58 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 07/26/2006

The airbag system has stopped working 6 times since I bought my brand new Suburban. The service air bag light comes on which means the system will not work if in an accident. The have attempted to fix it six times. Now gm stated that they will not do anything further and their solution is for me to buy a new car when my car is only 2. 5 years old and only has 36,000 miles on it.

59 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 08/17/2005

The contact has a 2004 Suburban. It has been in the repair shop 4-5 times for air bag problems. The air bag light would come on periodically and then it would stay on. In may 05 the dealer replaced the connectors. Since then they have had to replace the air bag on the driver's side, and the computer that goes to the air bag on driver's side. They replaced the connectors again last week on 8-17-05. The contact talked to gm, and they offered him an extension on the warranty for the air bag. No one was able to give a definitive answer as what was causing the air bag problem.

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60 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 08/04/2004

The air bag light was on and will not go off. The dealer serviced the vehicle four times. It was done again today, and the light was back on.

61 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 09/04/2003

While driving about 65mph on the highway and without priorwarning air bag light appeared on the dashboard.

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62 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 07/01/2003

Vehicle was in an accident at 5000 miles, and now the air bag light keeps coming on. Chevy fixed it 3 times, and it still keeps coming on. The last time, they replaced everything to do with the air bags. At first gm said the air bag defect had nothing to do with the accident that it was a manufacturers defect, and now they say it is because of the accident. It is very unsafe. In addition, the passenger and middle front seatbelts require an extension because they are too short, and so it is unsafe.

63 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 01/01/2003

The consumer stated when the brakes were applied, the abs activated. The dealer found the left front speed sensor dropped out at 8 mph, the left front hub bearing was replaced. Also, the air bag light illuminated on the dashboard, the dealer found the air bag opened and ordered a driver side air bag.

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64 Air Bag Light On problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 09/04/2002

Air bag light remains on while driving. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

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65 Air Bag Light On problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

Airbag light comes on, indicating a problem with driver's airbag system. Dealer says it's due to faulty wiring. Please provide further information.

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