AROUND 7/1/2019, AN AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER (HARBOR CHEVROLET IN LONG BEACH) WHO SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM BUT SAID THAT IF I WANTED THEY COULD REPLACE IT FOR ~$1000. I DID NOT GET THE WORK DONE AS I THOUGH I COULD FIND A BETTER PRICE. THE LIGHT IS NOW ON CONTINUOUSLY WHICH MEANS THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WILL …
2014 chevrolet Volt airbags problems
moderate 29 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
29
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
VOLT HAS 90,000 MILES ON IT & I HAVE AIR BAG SENSOR ERROR MESSAGE. NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT & NEVER SPILLED ANYTHING ON THE SEATS. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE VOLT. CHEVY WILL NOT REPAIR THE ISSUE & WANT $880. ENOUGH PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FAIRLY CONSTANTLY. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR IS FAULTY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR AT OVER $1,000.
TAKATA RECALL: I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT MY CAR IS INVOLVED IN THE AIRBAG RECALL AND TO DATE HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THE DEALERSHIP OR MANUFACTURE.
Our 2014 Chevy Volt began to rarely give an audible chime with a: "Service Airbag" message on the Driver Information Center display, as well as the "Passenger Airbag" overhead panel display showing "On"-"Off"-"On", spontaneously back in 2018. Again, this was rare, but concerning. This became somewhat more common in the months that followed and is now a common annoyance on every drive. Because of…
AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT IS ON. GARAGE HAS ALREADY REPLACED LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR IMPACT SENSORS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. GARAGE HAS ALREADY SPENT 2 DAYS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT PROBLEM. NO LUCK. I JUST DISCOVERED, VIA A GOOGLE SEARCH, THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY VOLT. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL!
MY VOLT IS GIVING ME A "SERVICE AIRBAG SOON" WARNING ON STARTUP. CAR IS KEPT IN A GARAGE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS BECAUSE I CLEANED MY SEAT AND GOT IT TOO WET, BUT I USED STANDARD SEAT CLEANER SPARINGLY. ALSO, THE DRIVERS SEAT APPEARS TO RECEIVE THE ERROR AND THIS SEAT HAS NEVER SEEN ANY "MOISTURE". SECONDLY, WITH NO ACCIDENTS OR COLLISIONS, ONE OF THE FRONT SONAR SENSORS FAILED, WITH THE DE…
The Air Bag light comes on every day. The passenger sight presents sensor malfunction. Technician says this can be harmful to a passenger if in an auto accident. My significant other can die.
I'M RECEIVING INTERMITTENT WARNINGS TO SERVICE THE AIRBAGS. THIS COMES AS A SURPRISE SINCE THIS IS FAIRLY SOLID STATE AND NOT SOMETHING THAT GETS DEPLETED SUCH AS OIL, BRAKES, OR TIRES. I HAVE NO IDEA WHO THE MANUFACTURERS ARE OF THE AIRBAGS BUT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THEY ARE TAKATA. CHEVROLET SHOULD NOT BE DODGING RESPONSIBILITY WITH SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 chevrolet Volt?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 29 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
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)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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