Air Bag Problems of Chevrolet Suburban - part 2

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 574 problems related to air bag (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 problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban

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.

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37 Air Bag problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/28/2022

I was told the air bag was defective.

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38 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban

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.

39 Air Bag problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/15/2022

Driving down the beltway at 60 mph and the side curtain airbags deployed with no impact and the seatbelts in the front locked up.

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40 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 01/22/2022

Our 2014 Chevrolet Suburban has been garage-kept since it was purchased new. Within a year of the factory airbag recall replacement, the dashboard began cracking in two separate areas. The cracks have continued to spread despite the vehicle being consistently garage-kept and the regular use of a windshield sunshade.

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41 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 01/06/2022

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for 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.

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42 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 09/17/2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags) however, 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 dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

43 Air Bag problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 09/15/2021

Tk holdings inc. (“takata”) has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in the passenger-side frontal airbag inflators installed as original equipment in certain 2007 to 2014 model year Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, and escalade ext vehicles; certain Chevrolet avalanche, silverado 1500, silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, and tahoe vehicles; and certain GMC sierra 1500, sierra 2500/3500, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. The determination was made that the propellant in these inflators may degrade after long-term exposure to high humidity and temperature cycling, which could cause the inflator to rupture during a deployment. Safety risk:.

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44 Air Bag problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 08/21/2021

On August 21, 2021 my daughter GA’niya witherspoon, husband gerald gaskins and myself was in a car accident on the 495 beltway in pg county, maryland. We where hit from the rear back side (fishtail) on the passenger of vehicle which caused the vehicle to spin across all 4 lanes and hit the guardrail. . The impact caused all of us to be locked inside the vehicle in which I had to physically kick my door open from the inside because I was unable to get out. I was able to get out and go to my husband side (drivers side) because he was bleeding from his head,I had to forcefully pull and pull to open his door because it was also jammed and wouldn’t open. Same for my daughters side( passenger rear). . The entire front of the truck was pushed back, doors, front and back of the vehicle was badly damaged and not one airbag deployed. . Not one. My husband was the driver and sustained head injuries with head bleeding and was transported via ambulance to nova fairfax county hospital. My daughter was transported via ambulance to washington hospital trauma center. I went to washington hospital center er but was unable to stay and went to kaiser permanente urgent care once my daughter was discharged from the trauma side of the hospital that night. Geico has determined that the truck is a totally lost and that the damages thus far have exceeded $30,000 but waiting on final approvals of numbers. We do have a police report. To answer the question above. The airbags failed to deploy in the accident. We could have died. My husband had to get staples in his head and disk are messed up in his back. There where no warnings on the dash board before the crash. The vehicle has been inspected by the insurance company and the police on the scene.

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45 Air Bag problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 06/02/2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v051000 (air bags) however, 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 local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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46 Air Bag problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 06/01/2021

The contact owned a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, there were cicadas flying towards the front driver side windshield that obstructed the contact's visibility which caused the contact to crash into a utility pole. The air bags did not deployed. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance for injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was first towed to a towing yard then towed to an auto body shop where the insurance company deemed it totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and had sent out a field representative to inspect the vehicle and retrieved the event data recorder from the vehicle. The failure mileage was 260,000.

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47 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/26/2021

We need to sell this vehicle, which our company can not do with an open recall on it - the auction company will not allow it. I called gene messer chevy and spoke with keith & was told they can not repair yet as recall was listed in Feb, this is affecting our ability to dispose of vehicle in timely manner. My company is agrisompo north America and the vehicle is located at our lubbock texas office.

48 Air Bag problem of the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/03/2021

I was involved in a 40 mph frontal impact collision with another vehicle. The initial impact occurred on the driver side front corner of the vehicle. During the initial collision me head swung sideway striking the b post window area and knocked me unconscious for a short time. I then t-boned a truck and finally came to rest against another vehicle. At no time did my airbags (front or side) deploy. Nor has my vehicle even registered that I was involved in a collision. I required medical attention and was transport to the hospital. After examination and scanning/xrays, etc. I had received a concussion. I have the police report as well as more pictures if required. The impact was strong enough to bend the frame on my vehicle.

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49 Air Bag problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 04/13/2021

I am claiming the change of the airbags, could you help me in this matter, thanks in advance.

50 Air Bag problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 04/12/2021

I called my local glen smith chevy dealer to get my air bag repaired after receiving notice in the mail that they had them. They told me they didn't have them and didn't know when they would be available. I called the chevy consumer number and got the same answer. This is the same run around ive been getting for several years while I'm driving a car that could potentially hurt or kill the passenger in the car. . . . Why did this get sent out if thisdealers wont repair them?.

51 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 03/04/2021

I have been notified of a dangerous airbag recall on my 2013 Suburban. The parts are not available to fix the issue at this time. This is unacceptable. My vehicle is not safe to drive. Chevy is not returning our phone calls. Apparently it is ok with them for me to drive my family around with what is equivalent to a hand grenade in my glove box.

52 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 03/01/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v054000(air bags) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated parts were available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified who referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

53 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/23/2021

I want my airbag recall replaced but there is still no time frame as to when I can go take it and get it fixed by the manufacturer. . . This is dangerous.

54 Air Bag problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/21/2021

I was sent a safety recall form & still haven't been notified that parts are available. I am worried because we use our family car a lot. Thank you!.

55 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/10/2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

56 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/05/2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v053000 (air bags) however, 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 contact had not experienced a failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

57 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/05/2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21v052000 (air bag) however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact mentioned that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to have to recall repair done. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that no parts were available for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. VIN tools confirmed parts not available.

58 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban

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.

59 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/05/2021

Recall no remedy available extended time frame.

60 Air Bag problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/05/2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled; however, the contact was notified that parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

61 Air Bag problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/02/2021

I am still waiting for this recall to be fixed. Why is this taking so long? every time I drive this vehicle, it is a danger for my passenger due to the defective airbag. It almost seems to me that maybe this is a stall tactic so there will be less of a cost for the repairs due to the less vehicles still on the road. Just my opinion. I would like to know what is taking so long to fix. It is already late 2021 and this vehicle is a 2009. Wow. I guess the safety of the customers is second to the cost of repairs.

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62 Air Bag problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign: 21v052000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to middlebury Chevrolet (510 us-7, middlebury, vt 05753, (802)382-2200) where 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

63 Air Bag problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban . The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 21v052000(airbags); however, upon contacting the dealer, she was informed that the remedy may cause her dashboard to crack and she would be responsible for the repair. The manufacturer was then notified of the matter and confirmed that the dealer would not be held responsible for any cracks or damages to the dashboard. The contact stated that the manufacturer should cover the cost of the dashboard due to the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired for the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure.

64 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

The manufacture has not accommodated the repair/replacement of this dangerous part and it has been a lonnnnnnnng time. This is ridiculous.

65 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

I received a safety recall for my Suburban in 2021. I contacted the dealership and have been waiting for 1 year to get a call back from Chevrolet dealership so that they can proceed with the passenger airbag repair “safety recall”.

66 Air Bag problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 11/30/2020

I have three gm vehicles with this same recall notice (#49151) from July of 2016. To this day I keep being told the remedy is not yet available. What should be my expectation for resolution? fortunately there has not been a problem.

67 Air Bag problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 11/23/2020

My vehicle has not had the airbags replaced and I want to know when that can be accomplished now that gm has agreed to pay for the repairs.

68 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 11/23/2020

I saw a red sturdy signal on the dashboard that states, "service airbag soon. " then, saw cnn news of the recall and 17 deaths. Can I have my airbag examined and fixed?.

69 Air Bag problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 11/12/2020

Took a left turn while driving, heard a small noise and with in one minute of going down the road after my turn, my engine was a rough idle, engine light blinking and traction control was blinking. Had it towed to the closest chevy dealership to find out that the lifters were bad and causing misfire. That's a common problem for this engine and the replacement cost should not be on the consumer, there should be a recall for this costly repair!.

70 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban

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.



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