FaultScore

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbag problems

66 of the 1,426 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are about the airbag system — 5% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 44,000 miles.

F

66

Complaints

22

Crashes

1

Fires

17

Injuries

Exactly what failed

AIR Bags 65 98.5%
Occupant Classification 1 1.5%

Airbags across every Chevrolet Silverado 1500 year

1997 16 0.7%
1999 19 0.8%
2000 30 1.3%
2001 12 0.5%
2002 14 0.6%
2003 21 0.9%
2004 34 1.4%
2005 51 2.1%
2006 24 1.0%
2007 479 20.1%
2008 594 24.9%
2009 230 9.6%
2010 197 8.3%
2011 307 12.9%
2012 58 2.4%
2013 83 3.5%
2014 47 2.0%
2015 66 2.8%
2016 17 0.7%
2017 29 1.2%
2018 15 0.6%
2019 11 0.5%
2020 11 0.5%
2021 20 0.8%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 272,200 miles Mount Calm, TX 1 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the driver's side curtain and front air bags, and the passenger's side curtain air bag deployed without impact. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt automatically retracted during the failure, but both the front driver's side and passenger's side seat belts had failed to retract manually after the failure. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The air bag warning light illuminated after the failure. The contact sustained a burn on the back of the upper arm and a cut on the front of the forearm. The contact did not receive medical assistance. The contact was able to continue driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 272,200.

NHTSA complaint #11745941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles Prescott, AR

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 50 MPH, the front driver's side air bag and front passenger side air bag unexpectedly deployed without an impact to the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. There were no injuries sustained. There were no passengers seated inside the vehicle. The contact's son drove the vehicle back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

NHTSA complaint #11697923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hartford, WI

AIR BAGS

Air bag indicator light on for passenger side air bag system issue. No recall issues yet with limited miles on truck.

NHTSA complaint #11696550 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Spanaway, WA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

Hit gooseneck dump trailer attached to Dodge Ram 2500 truck. Hit trailer frame square below tailgate. Silverado was total loss. Airbags did not deploy, driver suffered injury to face on steering wheel. Front passenger suffered some bruising from seatbelt. Driver was hospitalized a week later with a seizure with no known medical cause and no history of seizures 50+ years.

NHTSA complaint #11669784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Vero Beach, FL

AIR BAGS

On my 2015 Chevy Silverado truck the Service Airbag light has been coming on sporadically. I did a google search and received this back. Yes, there has been a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado regarding the airbag system, specifically affecting the roof-rail airbags (RRAB) which may deploy without a collision due to a potential manufacturing defect in the inflator, causing parts to potentially propel into the cabin and injure occupants; this recall affects both the 2015 Silverado 1500 I did a search via my VIN number and your site tells me my truck is not applicable. Please provide some guidance. I need this fixed and should not be charged for the fix.

NHTSA complaint #11647476 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Vail, AZ

AIR BAGS

I KEEP GETTING RECALL NOTICES FOR THIS VEHICLE WHICH I RETURNED TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT WAS A LEMON. THE CAR DEALERSHIP IS ATKINS KROLL, GUAM. THEY SWITCHED OUT THIS VEHICLE WITH A 2016 MODEL.

NHTSA complaint #11624025 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 58,380 miles Mora, MN

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the air bag control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,380.

NHTSA complaint #11585046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Plano, IL

AIR BAGS

Roof top air bags had recall about year ago that were fixed. Now roof air bags deployed as driving on new pavement going 48mph. No warning at all. Caused to go in ditch but no major injury or damage. Police tool incident report but could do anything else.truck is currently at the dealer and haven't been able to figure out why this happened.

NHTSA complaint #11570991 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

New Braunfels, TX

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and 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 because the contact’s call was redirected. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11547800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Minnetonka, MN

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the replacement part would be ordered; however, the contact had not heard back from the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and contacted the dealer to schedule a recall repair appointment. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11529817 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

College Park, GA

AIR BAGS

The contact's father owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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.

NHTSA complaint #11523275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Springfield, OH

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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.

NHTSA complaint #11519912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Austin, MN

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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.

NHTSA complaint #11517409 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Owosso, MI

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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.

NHTSA complaint #11496625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Peoria, AZ

AIR BAGS

No specific incident. I am trying to get this recall fixed but GMC/Chevy say the repair takes 2 days and won't give me a loaner vehicle. I don't have an extra vehicle to drive, this being a safety issue that takes more than 1 day, they need to provide a loaner. Please help me get this safety issue resolved.

NHTSA complaint #11495625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Philadelphia, PA

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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.

NHTSA complaint #11477394 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Agua Dulce, CA

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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.

NHTSA complaint #11476168 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Liverpool, NY

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and suggested that other dealers be contacted for assistance. Other dealers confirmed that parts were 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11469305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Monticello, IL

AIR BAGS

I have been waiting for nearly a year to have this recall fixed by GM! All my dealer's service people do is shrug their shoulders and tell me I'll get a letter when they have the parts. How much longer do I need to wait?

NHTSA complaint #11466933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Nelliston, NY

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (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 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 the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11464533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Union, MO

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11463542 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Doylestown, OH

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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 and a case was opened. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11462726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bossier City, LA

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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.

NHTSA complaint #11462771 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Washington, IN

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, AFTER A YEAR.

NHTSA complaint #11462461 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Niceville, FL

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11457120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Graham, WA

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11457131 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hebbronville, TX

AIR BAGS

Unknown active recall that cant be fixed have contacted multiple different areas. I have three children and can not feel safe when driving them to school, sports etc.

NHTSA complaint #11456258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Laredo, TX

AIR BAGS

The contact's husband owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11454097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

North Mankato, MN

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

The air bag warning light came on. The dealership determined it is the air bag passenger presence module that has failed. None of the air bags will function when this warning light is on. It is available for inspection. This problem started intermittently 2 month’s ago and now happens every time it’s driven.

NHTSA complaint #11452843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Jackson, NJ

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue however, no deadline was provided for parts availability. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact mentioned that his wife was handicapped and was concerned about driving the vehicle. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11449682 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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