2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Air Bags Problems
- 42
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 42 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- failure mileage · 10 records
- airbag light · 9 records
- service airbag · 8 records
- light came · 6 records
- common problem · 6 records
- repaired notified · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
The airbag warning light stays on. Anytime the engine is running.
ODI 11288537
Air Bags
Low mileage 2005 truck. At just under 50,000 miles passenger airbag dash light came on (nov. 2018). Performed protocol according to manual and it turned off. Came back on same day after moving passenger seat to clean. Dealership in missoula montana claimed needed passenger airbag replacement, cost over $800.00. Admitted not a problem mechanically that would affect the truck if did not replace. After reading on this…
ODI 11192020
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 11176307
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While starting the vehicle, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. While driving, the radio, air conditioner, and instrument panel gauges stopped operating. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and checked the vehicle. While…
ODI 11119542
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact called the local dealer (rosner chevrolet, 800 s harbor city blvd, melbourne, fl 32901, [redacted]) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage…
ODI 11111912
Air Bags
Light comes on which reads "check passenger air bag". This light comes on when vehicle is started and then remains illuminated until the engine is shut off. Various dealerships and vehicle repair shops have indicated that parts for the air bags are faulty and need to be replaced. These same repair locations have indicated that the air bags will not activate in case of a accident.
ODI 11073861
Air Bags
This truck has been garaged since new. Never been in an accident. A few weeks ago the service airbag message came on. I don't believe i should have to fork out money for something that should last the life of the truck.
ODI 10934871
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes failed to operate. The contact crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
Crash reported
ODI 10904506
Air Bags · Body · Engine
When i purchased my truck the dealership promised to have it fixed,i then went to the nc dmv who handles vehicle. I had been receiving the runaround from everyone. I am sure it has been in a flood that i was not informed about due to all the rust underneath the vehicle. When i purchased it was stationary at a private dealership in a city next to a highway. *tr
ODI 10917727
Air Bags
TAKATA INFLATORS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.
ODI 10863187
Air Bags
Front to rear 5 car collision, causing me to hit a vehicle and then a high curb and drainage grate, front damage to my truck is severe and my truck will require over $8,000, my insurance company will probably call the truck a total loss...my airbags did not deploy.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10748263
Air Bags
The service airbag light came on and stays on the milage was about 65000 miles its looks to me like this is a common problem with this truck it is a 2005 chevy silverado 1500 ls, you would think chevrolet would fix this problem.
ODI 10821799
Air Bags · Steering
Vehicle was sold which was believed to be an illegal california safety inspections had for three months driveshaft flew off of vehicle a week after purchasing dealer ship fix but but a driveshaft that was to short for the vehicle which was the reason for the incident second incident cause collision into brick wall because vehicle lost steering believed to be cause by safety issues dealership retired to pass off as…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10726474
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000.
ODI 10704019
Air Bags
Light comes on which reads "check passenger air bag". This light comes on when vehicle is started and then remains illuminated until the engine is shut off. Various dealerships and vehicle repair shops have indicated that parts for the air bags are faulty and need to be replaced. These same repair locations have indicated that the air bags will not activate in case of a accident.
ODI 10722163
Air Bags
The air bag warning came on disabling drivers air bag. After checking this out i found this was a real common problem in this age silverados. Problem is a sensor that cost 400$ to repair at dealer. If this is a common problem shouldn't gm fix the defect at their cost? How many owners of this age truck opt not to have this defect fixed due to cost? This endangers owners and passengers and gm should be liable. Thank…
ODI 10795273
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the vehicle was idling at a stop sign, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 82,400.
ODI 10628077
Air Bags
Service airbag light came on. Took it to dealer said impact sensor was bad and airbags would not work if in a frontend crash. Truck has only 73000 miles on it. Cost $350.00 to $400.00 to fix. Dealer said they had a lot of this problem. Why have there been a recall. *tr
ODI 10629205
Air Bags
The vehicle's read "check air bag" for at least 3 months. No incident but the check light has been on since august 2014. Please advise. *tr
ODI 10653667
Air Bags
Vehicle has service airbag light and message on the dic indicating a faulty air bag safety system. Upon further diagnostic it has been determined that the driver side front airbag impact sensor is faulty disabling the airbag safety system. This part is $250 from the dealer and as a safety item is known to be faulty too soon. *tr
ODI 10573355
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
I bought a 2005 silverado from my mother, and she bought the truck off of a used dealer lot purchasing for 12,500 four years ago. Since then the truck has had an air bag sensor replaced and it once again showing the air bag needs serviced, which can be very dangerous to truck owners in situations of a crash. Was told they go out commonly. The truck has also had an abs issue since it was purchased on the lot, we sent…
ODI 10565716
Air Bags
Air bag light just came on an had it see a dealer told me i had both sensors in the front of the truck bad and wanted to charge me around $850.00 to replace them i didn't have that kind on money to spend they told me it wouldn't effect the running of my truck but if i get in a wreck my air bags probably will not work is this not a safety problem gm should take care of they thousands of trucks like mine with the air…
ODI 10583619
Air Bags
The air bag warning came on disabling drivers air bag. After checking this out i found this was a real common problem in this age silverados. Problem is a sensor that cost 400$ to repair at dealer. If this is a common problem shouldn't gm fix the defect at their cost? How many owners of this age truck opt not to have this defect fixed due to cost? This endangers owners and passengers and gm should be liable. Thank…
ODI 10723745
Air Bags
One day after sitting in a parking lot the "check air bag" message came on with air bag light. The past winter had been particularly wet and cold for ohio. After research online, i found that the front driver side air bag sensor was deformed and causing the problem. Apparently the design can allow water into the sensor, but not drain out. Hence, the water froze inside the sensor, expanded and damaged the sensor,…
ODI 10608306
Air Bags
Service airbag light comes on when vehicle is started and comes and goes throughout the drive. After discussing with friends found out there are approx. 5-10 other vehicles of the same model and around the same mileage in my area with the problem. If you search the web, there are a lot of trucks with the same problem. Not an isolated incident!!! The problem is expensive to fix and sounds like a money maker for the…
ODI 10504916