My dash board and panels are cracked and falling apart. Dealer cannot replace air bags without doing more damage to dashboard and will not be responsible. Only 52000 miles On this Vehicle and dash board is cracked and broken. A compliant has been filed several years ago for a cracked dash.
2009 Chevrolet Silverado airbags problems
severe 240 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
240
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
AIRBAG LIGHT ON AIRBAGS DISABLED SAFETY CONCERN VEHICLE IS NOT AS POTENTIALLY AS SAFE AS IT WAS DESIGNED TO BE. THE SDM (AIRBAG MODULE) HAS WATER INTRUSION AND CAUSED CORROSION INSIDE THE SDM AND CAUSED THE CIRCUIT BOARD TO BURN OUT NO FUSES WERE BLOWN WHICH IS A CONCERN AS WELL BECAUSE THE BOARD HAD BURN COMPONENTS FROM THE WATER INTRUSION. GM HAD A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM IT APPEARS T…
2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. CONSUMER STATES HIS WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY *TGW
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (MONUMENT CHEVROLET, 3940 PASADENA FWY, PASADENA, TX 77503) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFI…
TAMARA RECALL. AIRBAG REPLACEMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.
TAKATA RECALL WHAT IS TAKING SO LONG? ITS BEEN YEARS, AND TAKATA HAS FILED BANKRUPTCY...ARE THESE AIRBAGS GETTING FIXED, OR AM I JUST WAITING FOR THEM TO GO OFF ON MY FIANCE AND I? I LIVE IN TEXAS, WHICH IS A VERY HOT AND HUMID AREA. I NEED THIS PROBLEM FIXED! -[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
TAKATA RECALL... WENT TO RON CARTER AUTOLAND IN ALVIN, TX. THEY LOOKED UP THE VIN NUMBER AND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. THEY HANDED ME THE PAPER THAT WAS IT.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (CARL BLACK GMC, 1110 ROBERTS BLVD NW, KENNESAW, GA 30144, (888)733-9519) WAS CONTACTED AND …
I FIRST RECEIVED RECALL INFORMATION IN THE MAIL PERTAINING TO THE AIRBAGS ON MY VEHICLE AT THE END OF 2017. AROUND THE SAME TIME THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD APPEARED AND HAS REMAINED DISPLAYED SINCE. I HAVE PERIODICALLY CHECKED WHETHER A REMEDY TO THE RECALL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED, BUT TO DATE THERE HAS NOT BEEN ONE. I AM NOW SEEING COMMERCIALS FOR ATTORNEY SERVICES REGARDING INJURIES …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARTER CHEVROLET (175 HARTFORD TURNPIKE, VERNON, CT 06066, (860) 646-6464), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST.…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado?
It's a meaningful issue. 240 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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