This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Upon starting the truck, everything was fine. I let idle for about 2 to 3 minutes to warm up. After it was warmed up, I looked down onto the dash and noticed the warning text "service air bag". also the airbag light on the left side of the dash was illuminated, to this date I have yet to fix the issue. After research online, it seems that I am not the only one with this problem. This does not affect the function of the truck however if I do get into an accident, the air bags will not deploy. I guess I am willing to take that risk as a trip to the dealer to fix the air bag issue will result in a bill of over $200.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the air bag sensor light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that determined a sensor inside the front bumper was the cause of the defect. The contact also reported that the driver's side rear brake line was rusted and ruptured, which caused the rear brakes to become inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the problem. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.
My air bag sensor malfunctioned. This is a part that should be guaranteed by General Motors. Instead I paid over $500 dollars to have it repaired at a dealership. 64K miles / 8 years and the air bag sensor needs to be replaced? I searched online and noticed many others are having this problem. GM got a government bailout and should be required to pay for this repair.
Upon starting the truck for the first time on 6-11-2013 the "service air bag" light came on and has stayed on. There is no reason for the failure other than poor craftsmanship.
- Jamestown, PA, USA
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Service airbag light comes on when vehicle is started and comes and goes throughout the drive. After discussing with friends found out there are approx. 5-10 other vehicles of the same model and around the same mileage in my area with the problem. If you search the web, there are a lot of trucks with the same problem. Not an isolated incident!!! the problem is expensive to fix and sounds like a money maker for the dealerships!!
Upon starting truck in morning, "service air bag" message came on. Took to dealer who said the L front impact sensor failed and needs to be replaced $400+. cost seems excessive and the safety system failure, if that is what it really is, should not be my responsibility.
I have had a problem with the safety airbags being non operational in my truck for a while now..dealership is wanting to charge in excess of $300 for the repair. I have been reading on multiple forums that this is a common problem with the Chevrolet SUV/trucks model year 2003-2011. Due to the front impact sensors going out on the vehicle and yet Chevrolet/GM has not done a safety recall on these. I was told by a dealer that if one of these sensors goes out that the airbag system will not deploy is in a crash.
I was driving the vehicle at normal speeds and I have had this vehicle for about 6 months and never have had a problem with it. All the sudden I get a message that says "service air bag". I took the truck to the dealer and they diagnosed it and they said that the truck needs a new front drivers side impact sensor that went bad. This truck has never been in an accident and the airbags have never been deployed. They told me that if this repair does not get done, if I have an accident the airbags wouldn't deploy.
Air bag light has come on due to a faulty impact sensor, a part which will cost approximately $200 to replace. Even though I would consider this a major safety issue, I cannot afford repairs.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving, he heard a noise under the dash board and the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the censor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that he needed to take the vehicle in to get it repaired at his expense. The failure mileage was 42,500.
The service airbag light came on, and I had it checked, was told the front sensor was bad. Called the Chevy dealer and was told they only have to be replaced if in a crash. I've had wiring problems and a recall on the blower wiring. I think Chevrolet should have to check into the problem, because on the internet there are a number of owners with the same airbag problem. Sounds like a safety issue to me. Chevrolet said for a price they will check it. They make it sound like it's the owner's fault, and the more money they can get the better. Sounds like their motto is (money before safety) something needs to be done to help the consumers.
I was driving 75 mph with my cruise control on, and the speedometer dropped to 35 mph. Shortly after, about 10 miles, the air bag light came on. The speedometer reset after turning off the ignition switch and worked properly. This happened again two more times, and the speedometer failed completely. The air bag light remained on and is still on at 123,000 miles. Diagnostic check showed number 1 air bag sensor fault. Replaced sensor. Air bag light still on. I sent the speedometer head to a private mechanic in Minnesota, and it now works fine.
2005 Chevy Silverado CK1500. Consumer writes in regards to disabling the switch for the drivers' airbag or if she can obtain a waiver so that the dealership can disable the driver's airbag the consumer stated she has to have the seat up all the way, in order to reach the pedals; particularly the clutch. The consumer stated there is no way she can back further than the recommended 10 inches from the steering wheel, due to her height.
My 2005 crew cab 4X4 Chevy Silverado air bag light has come on at 75000 miles. From my short one hour online research there are numerous GM SUVS and trucks from 2003 - 2011 with this same issue. Most GM certified repair faculties are not able to correct this ***major safety issue*** without significant cost to their auto owners (average cost $400-$3000). Common malfunctioning part - impact sensor 15103522 (average cost of part $100; average analysis cost $200; average labor cost $87 a hour). I did call GM customer service department with no resolve. Case number 71-999598205. I should not have to pay additional cost for a common manufacture safety issue that will result in a cause of death or serious injury. Please use our tax dollars wisely in having GM repair this issue at no cost to the owners. (who we, including you, are the taxpayers that bailed out GM...why"?? thought that is what chapter 13 bankruptcy is for") sincerely
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement barrier. The contact suffered a broken jaw and the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged. The vehicle was towed from the scene and a police report was filed. In addition, the airbags failed to deploy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the wiring for the air bag sensor under the passenger seat was failing. The VIN was available. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the service airbags warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the contact would have to replace the air bag sensor. The contact previously had the sensor replaced in June 2010 when the air bag light illuminated for the first time. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 64,000. The failure mileage was 57,111.
The contact owned a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph during rainy weather conditions, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement barrier. The air bags did not deploy. Three passengers were injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The air bag light illuminated a month before the crash and was repaired by the dealer. The failure mileage was 45,147.
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- Mountain Top, PA, USA