Warning Light On Problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 19 problems related to warning 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.

1 Warning Light On problem of the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 01/07/2023

Started about 3 weeks ago, driver airbag warning light appeared on dash. Reset it and alert stayed off for a while and then stayed on constantly. Took vehicle to be repaired, awaiting parts. Dealer stated it was airbag in the overhead area of the driver. I don't know if vehicle part has been inspected. Awaiting completion of the repair.

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2 Warning Light On problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 12/07/2020

Airbag warning light comes on and off intermittently and dealer cannot find problem. It will come on when starting car and go off or stay on when driving. Started happening at 55000mi. Now 153000 and still intermittent.

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3 Warning Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 07/02/2018

~tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated while driving. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called american Chevrolet ((209) 575-1606, 4742 mchenry Ave, modesto, CA 95356) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Aw.

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4 Warning Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 04/16/2018

Takata recall: airbag warning light remains illuminated. Crack and dash bulge on passenger side front dash. Vehicle was stationary and parked in driveway. The vehicle was bought used in 2013 from cable dahmer Buick GMC of independence, mo. Label on driver's side door states it was manufactured in texas, and it was registered in texas by previous owner.

5 Warning Light On problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 11/20/2017

An airbag icon warning light keeps apprearing and disappearing on the dashboard. This has been going on for a couple of years. I believe that there is a defect in the airbag system but my vehicle does not appear to have a recall as of now. This happens almost every week at all times.

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6 Warning Light On problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/13/2017

Air bags hazard warning displays on dash today 2/13/2017, when vehicle was getting started. It was parked in drive way never been in accident and warning light stays on.

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7 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 09/14/2016

My dash cracked on my Suburban just like my tahoe did and the airbag light goes off. I know there's a recall but the cracked dash triggered the warning light. Thousands and thousands of chevy owners have cracked dashes just like mine.

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8 Warning Light On problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 07/04/2016

Trailer brake assist malfunction during trip while driving with trailer connected on highway no problem after ending trip and disconnecting trailer brake assist warning light appeared and 1st glance brakes seemed fine but final pedal pressure is very stiff almost can't stop SUV.

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9 Warning Light On problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact experienced a failure with the service seatbelt warning light. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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10 Warning Light On problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 07/14/2015

Having issues with various warning lights will come on in the dash (seatbelt, traction control, air bags), the radio will go dead and the headlights will flicker, and it loses power and steering for a few seconds. It seems to happen when I'm applying brakes or turning corners and just at random times. I'm very worried about this happening for extended periods of time, especially on hard curves when you lose power. The dealer is reporting that it is a ground cable issue and want us to cover the entire cost of repairs.

11 Warning Light On problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/18/2015

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while coming to a stop in traffic, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that smoke came out of the side air bags, but they failed to deploy. The air bag warning light illuminated. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair center. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.

12 Warning Light On problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 07/02/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed an unknown plug was loose under the passengers seat. The repairs were made but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,637.

13 Warning Light On problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/04/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving and making a right turn, the brakes would erroneously activate causing independent deceleration. The contact also indicated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the horn had also failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 36,000.

14 Warning Light On problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 06/15/2010

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the doors would lock and unlock independently with the illumination of the service air bag warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for repairs but to no avail. The dealer advised that each component had its own modular but replacing the modular for each component had not corrected the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 24,000.

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15 Warning Light On problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 06/30/2008

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that the stabilitrack warning light continued to illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving 40 mph, all six side curtain air bags deployed without impact or rollover. She was unable to see out any of the windows and the passenger compartment became filled with smoke from the air bag debris. The contact was injured. The dealer found no failures with the vehicle. The insurance company sent a crash team to investigate the failure and they stated that although there was no recall, the air bag sensors were too sensitive and would activate without warning. They also stated that they observed several similar instances with the same model vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 24,000.

16 Warning Light On problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 09/28/2004

While driving at any speed air bag warning light continuously illuminates on the dash board. As a result the air bags became inoperative and wouldn't deploy when needed. Dealership replaced every air bag component, but the problem recurred.

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17 Warning Light On problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/14/2004

Airbag warning light comes on and stays on when vehicle was at idle. Came on 1 week to the day that the abs module short-circuited and failed resulting in a $765. 00 reoair bill. Vehicle in operation for only 28 months with 45,000 miles on the vehicle.

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18 Warning Light On problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 12/24/1996

Other: airbag warning light illuminated.

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19 Warning Light On problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

The engine is noisy and vibrates, battery has been replaced three times, brake lines and pump have been replaced, emergency brake cable corroded, and air bag warning light is on.


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