Owners have filed 226 complaints
about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with NHTSA between 2008 and 2026.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 12 of 29 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 66
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 41
8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 43
25% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2008 compares with every other Chevrolet Silverado 2500
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Body
1664.0%
Integrated Trailer Brake Control
28.0%
Automatic Transmission
28.0%
Speedometer/Odometer
14.0%
Pressure Monitoring AND Regulating Systems
14.0%
Rearview Mirrors/Devices
14.0%
Latch
14.0%
Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
14.0%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
75.7%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
97.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
97.4%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
3125.4%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
2520.5%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1613.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
129.8%
150,000+ miles
1310.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 2008peak 13May 2026
NHTSA investigations into the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C...
EA08010Opened 12 Jun 2008Closed 8 Sep 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 27, 2008, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (GM) NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-441) TO ADDRESS A SAFETY RELATEDDEFECT THAT CAN RESULT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN APPROXIMATELY 850,000 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID OPTION.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES OF THIS INVESTIGATION COMPRISE OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF THE RECALL POPULATION. ACCORDING TO GM, A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID HEATER MODULE MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES...
PE08010Opened 4 Feb 2008Closed 12 Jun 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
IN RESPONSE TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER SENT BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION(ODI) DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE08-010, GM PROVIDED ODI WITH 41 ALLEGATIONS OF NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES INCLUDING 16 ALLEGATIONS OF FIRES ORIGINATING WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.ONE OF THE FIRES WAS DETERMINED TO BE CAUSED BY AN ARSON EVENT.ODI HAS ALSO RECEIVED 5 REPORTS, 4 OF WHICH ARE OF DUPLICATIVE OF REPORTS PROVIDED BY GM, ALLEGING NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.IN TOTAL, ODI IS AWARE OF 41 NON-CRASHENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 156,000 milesQueensbury, NYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WAS HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE SUCH AS THE LIGHTS WOULD RANDOMLY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSES WERE MELTED INTO THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF AN UNKNOWN ELECTRICAL FAILURE INSIDE OF THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.
NHTSA complaint #11321813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,300 milesChino Hills, CACrash
STRUCTURE:BODY
CRACKED DASHBOARD ONCE WAS REPLACE. PAINT CRACK. DOOR LATCH.
NHTSA complaint #11064476 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesGates City, VACrash1 injured
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND THE RUNNING BOARD. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE KNEES AND DEEP LACERATIONS TO THE BODY AND HEAD, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10924995 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesBAY Shore, NY1 injured
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED FROM THE SEAT BELT TIGHTENING ON THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
NHTSA complaint #10915721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesBAY Shore, NY1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED FROM THE SEAT BELT TIGHTENING ON THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
NHTSA complaint #10915721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,000 milesOshkosh, WICrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT 67 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND ROLLED OVER DUE TO THE LOSS OF CONTROL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE SPINE AND TAIL BONE FRACTURES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
NHTSA complaint #10765018 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 at an auction. The contact stated that although the odometer indicated 89,671 miles at the time of purchase, there was a mileage discrepancy discovered during the vehicle registration. The title was marked exempt; there was no official documentation verifying the actual mileage. The discrepancy was attributed to an inoperable odometer or due to the condition of the frame of the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11735088 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 169,508 milesIdaho Falls, ID
TIRES
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire line: Dueler A/T Revo 3, Tire size: LT265/75/R16, DOT Number: 9BW8 RE3. The contact stated that the tires were purchased in California. The vehicle was driven back home to Idaho, where the TPMS alarm sounded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and the vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that the rear tire was flagged and was informed that the tire needed to be removed. The tire was not removed. The contact notified the manufacturer, and the contact was referred to a Firestone location for an inspection. The manufacturer was informed that there were no Firestone locations nearby. The manufacturer approved the contact to take the vehicle to a Commercial Tire shop for an inspection. The vehicle was taken to the Commercial Tire Shop, and the contact was informed that all four tires were dangerous and needed to be replaced. The tread on the rear passenger’s tire was worn, the sidewalls of another tire were falling apart, and the tread and sidewalls on the other tires were separating. All four tires were replaced. The manufacturer was notified that the tires were replaced, and a claim was filed. The vehicle failure mileage was 169,508.
NHTSA complaint #11715677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Depauw, IN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The truck randomly shuts off whether just running or driving, the fuel pump fuse blows, as long as we switch the fuses it starts right up and runs again, sometimes it happens several times a day, other times it doesn't happen for a week or two. When driving it shuts down without warning and lose of everything.
NHTSA complaint #11693755 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roseburg, OR
AIR BAGS
I had my truck serviced for the airbag recall in 2021 at Clint Newell auto in Roseburg Oregon, they did not have a necessary part to complete the job at the moment and I had moved out of town by the time they got it in. I just today brought it in and they said they did the second half of the recall but the component was not communicating. I was informed they would charge me to investigate why. I am writing to complain and seek resources. I cant afford to have the airbag problem investigated especially since it is likely their fault/negligence. The airbag light remains on and it is still a danger to me, also they were super rude and disorganized. Please help
NHTSA complaint #11670401 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 224,752 milesBuras, LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving 55 MPH, the contact and her husband both heard an explosion coming from the vehicle and a white smoke was coming from the rear seat in the vehicle. The contact also stated the that the vehicle stalled and the seat belts locked up. Additionally, the hazard lights independently activated and the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact's husband was able to pull over and inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the cruise control no longer operated as needed, the seat belts remaining locked; however, the vehicle resumed normal operation. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 224,752.
NHTSA complaint #11459718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 224,752 milesBuras, LA
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving 55 MPH, the contact and her husband both heard an explosion coming from the vehicle and a white smoke was coming from the rear seat in the vehicle. The contact also stated the that the vehicle stalled and the seat belts locked up. Additionally, the hazard lights independently activated and the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact's husband was able to pull over and inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the cruise control no longer operated as needed, the seat belts remaining locked; however, the vehicle resumed normal operation. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 224,752.
NHTSA complaint #11459718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesVancouver, WA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY DASH IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. ONE BY THE AIR BAG AND ANOTHER ON THE LEFT SIDE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #11388553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Odenton, MD
AIR BAGS
VEHICLE'S AIRBAG RECALLED IN 2016 9GM 49152). I CALLED DEALER- WIN KELLY- IN JULY, 2017 . KATHY SAID "NO UFLORIANREASONABLE DANGER' .. BE SAFE. GM SOLUTION BY AUGUST. CALLED NHTSA ON 9/12/17 TOOK COMPLAINT # 11022868. GOT A FILLED OUR COMPLAINT FORM 100148 NOTING MANUFACTURER "PARTS NOT AVAILABLE". !2/27/2020 SAME STORY.
NHTSA complaint #11385103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Valdosta, GA
AIR BAGS
MY DASH HAS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS INCLUDING THE AIRBAG SURROUND. SHARDS OF THE DASH HAVE NOW BEGUN TO BREAK OFF - CLEAR INDICATION OF AN UNSAFE CONDITION. SHOULD THE AIRBAG DEPLOY SHARDS OF THE SHATTERING DASH COULD RUPTURE THE AIRBAG OR WORSE STRIKE AND IMPALE THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION. I AM IN THE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE BUSINESS AND THE FAA AND NTSB WOULD NEVER ALLOW SUCH AN OBVIOUS HAZARD IN AN AIRCRAFT. MY DASH STARTED CRACKING YEARS AGO AND DESPITE STOP DRILLING THE CRACKS AS WE DO IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ON LEXAN TRANSPARENCIES THE CHEAP PLASTIC THE DASH IS MADE FROM CONTINUES TO PROPAGATE NEW AND BIGGER CRACKS. ATTEMPTS TO USE A PLASTIC WELDING REPAIR KIT ALSO FAILED. A RECALL TO ADDRESS THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION IS WAY PAST DUE.
NHTSA complaint #11375373 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Valdosta, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY DASH HAS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS INCLUDING THE AIRBAG SURROUND. SHARDS OF THE DASH HAVE NOW BEGUN TO BREAK OFF - CLEAR INDICATION OF AN UNSAFE CONDITION. SHOULD THE AIRBAG DEPLOY SHARDS OF THE SHATTERING DASH COULD RUPTURE THE AIRBAG OR WORSE STRIKE AND IMPALE THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION. I AM IN THE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE BUSINESS AND THE FAA AND NTSB WOULD NEVER ALLOW SUCH AN OBVIOUS HAZARD IN AN AIRCRAFT. MY DASH STARTED CRACKING YEARS AGO AND DESPITE STOP DRILLING THE CRACKS AS WE DO IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ON LEXAN TRANSPARENCIES THE CHEAP PLASTIC THE DASH IS MADE FROM CONTINUES TO PROPAGATE NEW AND BIGGER CRACKS. ATTEMPTS TO USE A PLASTIC WELDING REPAIR KIT ALSO FAILED. A RECALL TO ADDRESS THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION IS WAY PAST DUE.
NHTSA complaint #11375373 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesRiverside, CA
AIR BAGS
MY DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY BROKEN BY THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ALSO COMPLETELY BROKEN BY THE DRIVERS CLUSTER EXPOSING WIRES AND OTHER MECHANICAL STUFF
NHTSA complaint #11352046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesRiverside, CA
STEERING
MY DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY BROKEN BY THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ALSO COMPLETELY BROKEN BY THE DRIVERS CLUSTER EXPOSING WIRES AND OTHER MECHANICAL STUFF
NHTSA complaint #11352046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesRiverside, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY BROKEN BY THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ALSO COMPLETELY BROKEN BY THE DRIVERS CLUSTER EXPOSING WIRES AND OTHER MECHANICAL STUFF
NHTSA complaint #11352046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesNorth Ogden, UT
STRUCTURE:BODY
DASHBOARD CRACKED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF DRIVER'S WHEEL TOWARDS WINDSHIELD
NHTSA complaint #11328758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 212,000 milesLAS Vegas, NV
POWER TRAIN
THIS IS A 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO HD Z71 4X4 WELL TAKEN CARE OF. AND THE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO LIMP MODE ON FAST STOPS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IF A LOAD IS ON BOARD AND IT GOES INTO LIMP MODE THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR ALL BEHIND THE VEHICLE AND AROUND. WHICH COULD BE A THREAT TO ALL UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING UNDUE HARM TO OTHER WHILE IN CONTROL OF THIS VEHICLE. AND VEHICLE SENDS OUT A CODE.
NHTSA complaint #11326344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesQueensbury, NYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WAS HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE SUCH AS THE LIGHTS WOULD RANDOMLY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSES WERE MELTED INTO THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF AN UNKNOWN ELECTRICAL FAILURE INSIDE OF THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.
NHTSA complaint #11321813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesLago Vista, TX
STRUCTURE:BODY
CRACKED DASHBOARD, SEVERAL PLACES DASH IS FALLING APART, LARGE CRACK NEAR GAGES, AT AIR BAG, AND ACROSS FRONT OF GAGES.
NHTSA complaint #11320148 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bethel Park, PA
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG RECALL AND ELECTRICAL ISSUE
NHTSA complaint #11299689 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bethel Park, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY
AIR BAG RECALL AND ELECTRICAL ISSUE
NHTSA complaint #11299689 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bethel Park, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAG RECALL AND ELECTRICAL ISSUE
NHTSA complaint #11299689 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Valdosta, GA
AIR BAGS
MY DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG. THERE WAS NO INDECENT THAT CAUSED THE CRACK - I JUST GOT IN THE TRUCK ONE DAY AND NOTICED A SMALL CRACK. OVER THE PAST YEAR IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE TO THE POINT THAT I AM CONCERNED THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DASHBOARD ALSO HAS A LARGE CRACK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BUT MY GREATEST CONCERN IS THE DANGER PRESENTED BY AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT THAT COULD EASILY SEND SHARDS OF SHARP PLASTIC SHRAPNEL INTO THE FACE OF MY PASSENGER OR THAT IT COULD DAMAGE THE AIRBAG AND PREVENT IT FROM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY UNDERSTANDING THAT DASHBOARDS WERE PADDED AS A SAFETY FEATURE TO PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A WRECK. SOMEHOW THE SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HAS ALLOWED GM TO GET AWAY WITH INSTALLING DANGEROUS, BRITTLE, CHEAP PLASTIC DASHBOARDS THE ARE PRONE TO CRACKING - A PROBLEM THE MANUFACTURER IS WELL AWARE OF ACCORDING TO MY DEALER. IT IS A FAILURE OF OUR CONSUMER SAFETY AGENCY TO ALLOW THIS TO CONTINUE AND A RECALL TO FIX THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION IS IN ORDER AND SHOULD BE REQUIRED RIGHT AWAY. HOW TAKATA AIRBAG MANUFACTURER CAN BE REQUIRED TO RECALL MILLIONS OF AIRBAG PARTS BUT GM IS ALLOWED TO GET AWAY WITH THIS IS INEXCUSABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11298251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Valdosta, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG. THERE WAS NO INDECENT THAT CAUSED THE CRACK - I JUST GOT IN THE TRUCK ONE DAY AND NOTICED A SMALL CRACK. OVER THE PAST YEAR IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE TO THE POINT THAT I AM CONCERNED THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DASHBOARD ALSO HAS A LARGE CRACK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BUT MY GREATEST CONCERN IS THE DANGER PRESENTED BY AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT THAT COULD EASILY SEND SHARDS OF SHARP PLASTIC SHRAPNEL INTO THE FACE OF MY PASSENGER OR THAT IT COULD DAMAGE THE AIRBAG AND PREVENT IT FROM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY UNDERSTANDING THAT DASHBOARDS WERE PADDED AS A SAFETY FEATURE TO PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A WRECK. SOMEHOW THE SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HAS ALLOWED GM TO GET AWAY WITH INSTALLING DANGEROUS, BRITTLE, CHEAP PLASTIC DASHBOARDS THE ARE PRONE TO CRACKING - A PROBLEM THE MANUFACTURER IS WELL AWARE OF ACCORDING TO MY DEALER. IT IS A FAILURE OF OUR CONSUMER SAFETY AGENCY TO ALLOW THIS TO CONTINUE AND A RECALL TO FIX THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION IS IN ORDER AND SHOULD BE REQUIRED RIGHT AWAY. HOW TAKATA AIRBAG MANUFACTURER CAN BE REQUIRED TO RECALL MILLIONS OF AIRBAG PARTS BUT GM IS ALLOWED TO GET AWAY WITH THIS IS INEXCUSABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11298251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesHudson, MA
POWER TRAIN
MOTOR :6.6 L DEISEL TRANSMISSION ALLISON 1000 REAR ENGINE COVER CRACKED VEHICLE NOT RETAINING COOLANT (PART NUMBER 12622693) TRUCKS COOLANT LOW LEVEL INDICATOR CAME ON ( IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY) COULD CAUSE MOTOR TO OVERHEAT AND LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING IF DEFECT WAS UNDISCLOSED AND NOT KNOWN ABOUT - I HAD A DEISEL TECHNICIAN FIND THE PROBLEM AND HAD TO HAVE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION PULLED OUT IN ORDER FOR THE LEAK TO BE FOUND . PICTURES ATTACHED - THE DEFECT WAS NOT VISIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE LOOKING AT THE DRIVETRAIN
NHTSA complaint #11194814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 202,000 milesDothan, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM FAILURE.... HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED DUE TO NOT STARTING AFTER BEING TURNED OFF AT A DRIVE THROUGH TO ORDER FOOD. AFTER TESTING, THE SHOP SAID THE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM IS KEEPING IT FROM STARTING.
NHTSA complaint #11186512 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Adams, OR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CARHEROS.COM RECEIVED $4.95 TO PERFORM VIN SEARCH. THE SAME VIN NUMBER AS I GAVE HERE, (XXXXX), WAS GIVEN TO THEM, WITH DEBIT CARD PAYING FOR THE SEARCH. THE RESULTS THEY GAVE ME HAD ONLY 2 THINGS ACCURATE, THE YEAR AND IT WAS A CHEVROLET. ALL INFORMATION WAS 4'4, GAS ENGINE, 6 CYLINDERS, 2 DOORS, AND IT WAS TRIM LT1. I HAVE REQUESTED THEY RETURN THE $4.95. COULD YOU HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM? PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11173690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.