Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not exp…
2011 Chevrolet Silverado airbags problems
critical 312 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
312
Recalls
0
Crashes
19
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
TAKATA RECALL... I CALLED THE DEALER ABOUT THE RECALL. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME, GM WILL CALL WHEN THERE IS A REPLACEMENT. WHAT DO WE DO IN THE MEAN TIME? DO WE WAIT UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS AND THEN SUE GM? I AM CURIOUS BECAUSE I DON'T WANT A LOVED ONE GETTING HURT OR KILLED BEFORE THE AIRBAG IS REPLACED.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 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 WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-222-1020 AND STATED THAT T…
"TAKATA RECALL". I CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP, VADEN CHEVROLET IN SAVANNAH, GA ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY HAVE FAILED TO REPLACE MY TAKATA AIRBAG. THEY SAID THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE.
THE DASH HAS CRACKED AT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MAY INTERFERE WITH OPERATION OF AIRBAG AND BECOME FLYING DEBRIS IN AN ACCIDENT.
LARGE CRACK ON UPPER LEFT HAND SIDE OF PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DASHBOARD. TRUCK USED ON HARD SURFACE ROADS. TRUCK IS PARKED IN GARAGE. CRACK SHOWED UP WITHOUT MALICE. CONCERNED ABOUT POSSIBLE DASHBOARD SHATTERING IF AND WHEN AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION CAUSING HARM TO DRIVER/PASSENGERS.
"TAKATA RECALL" THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX THE AIRBAG.
ALL 4 DOORS ARE RUSTING ON THE BOTTOM EDGE (ROUND SEAM). CRACKS ON DASH ON PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE STARTING FROM AIR BAG AND CRACKING OUTWARD. OIL PRESSURE RUNS LOW AND USES 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 1500 - 2000 MILES
CHEVROLET DOES NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS FOR 2011 CHEY SILVERADO, DESPITE THE RECALL. NEED INFORMATION ON HOW TO FIND REPLACEMENTS ASAP.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, 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 NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado?
It's a serious issue. 312 complaints have been filed, including 19 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
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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