AFTER 3 1/2 YEARS OF RECALL, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO CHEVROLET SAYING "LATER" YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED. I FEEL THIS AMOUNT OF TIME IS NEGLECT.
2010 Chevrolet Silverado airbags problems
severe 199 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
199
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
AIR BAG INDICATOR COMES ON AND OFF, VERY CONCERNED
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). 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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF …
I was in an accident and the truck is toatalled and the air bags did not deploy
IGNITION ~ WON'T TURN OVER. ONLY IGNITION KEY & FOB ON THE KEY RING ~ KEY WILL NOT TURN OVER, CAN'T START CAR & NOW AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON & OFF INTERMITTENTLY.
TAKATA RECALL
"TAKATA RECALL" - I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN JULY 2016 BUT HAVE CALLED DEALERS MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND GM FEELS MY TRUCK IS SAFE. I HAVE MOVED TWICE SINCE THE INITIAL CONTACT BUT STILL LIVE IN THE SOUTHER HIGH HUMIDITY AREA (MOVED FROM NEW ORLEANS TO HOUSTON). HOW DO I GET MY TRUCK FIXED???
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A PATCH OF WATER AND IT FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS HYDROPLANING. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE POLICE WAS PRESENT, BUT A REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S R…
TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL REGARDING THE AIRBAG RECALL WHICH STATED "CONTACT YOUR NEAREST DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY TO SCHEDULE A FREE REPAIR." I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP, GILLMAN CHEVROLET 956-365-6150, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE ISSUE AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado?
It's a meaningful issue. 199 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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