2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Air Bags Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- report filed · 6 records
- failed deploy · 6 records
- police report · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the braking system had malfunctioned and did not stop the vehicle when pressing the brake pedal causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. During the crash, the front end experienced severe damage but the front air bag did not deploy. No injuries were reported and no police report was filed. The vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 11299520
Air Bags
Takata recall. The service airbag soon light is on.
ODI 11222027
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
In late february 2019, i acquired a truck from a used dealership that i have done business with before. Upon obtaining this vehicle i started having issues right away. First issue i encountered, i was driving back to kansas city from lebanon,mo and all of the sudden my brakes went out and my steering locked up and truck started jerking really bad. I drove like this all the way home and took it to a mechanic and low…
ODI 11228882
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the check passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to bill black chevrolet (601 e bessemer ave, greensboro, nc 27405, [redacted]) to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
ODI 11205693
Air Bags
Did not inflate despite 3 good "swats" to the nose of the vehicle. Vehicle running going thru corners at approximately 35 mph
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11191625
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact swerved to avoid hitting a deer. The contact lost control of the vehicle and it flipped over and landed on its side in a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained a broken neck, head trauma, and back and neck bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11097975
Air Bags
Tamara recall. My truck has the warning on my instrument cluster "service air bag" just like the 2007 to 2011 recall. I feel that the 2006 should be on the recall too.
ODI 11084924
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator flashed. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately one year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (paradise chevrolet/cadillac in temecula, california. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 289,000.
ODI 11075302
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Takata recall on 11/04/2016 attempting to pass another vehicle, suddenly vehicle on my passenger side begin to sideswiped my vehicle, my passing was delay and hinder; oncoming traffic and sideswiped continually force me of the left side pavement onto the gravel on the left and into a resident dogwood trees, no deploy from airbags vehicle was consider a total lost by my insurance company and repair shop
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11066521
Air Bags · Seat Heater/Cooler
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. As soon as the vehicle was started, the driver's seat heated up automatically. When the vehicle was turned off, the seat heater activated on high. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated and remained on for the past two weeks. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
ODI 10816593
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake line was rusted…
Crash reported
ODI 10690045
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The air bag service light and is lit as well as the service center saying it needs service, also has the same brake problems the 2007 and up silverados where recalled for with the failure of the front abs sensors. The abs problem could cause an accident at low speed because everytime you stop the abs system activates and pulses until stopped at 15 to 20 mph and increases stopping distance. The air bag light is…
ODI 10596864
Air Bags · Electrical System
Service air bag check engine light on when starting 2006 silverado; gm dealers diagnosed airbag sensor malfunctioning requires replacement. This safety issue has been reported in 2009 at edmunds.com by others. Called, emailed and twitted gm since 14 may 2014. After 13 phone tags with 4 gm customer care specialists and 2 dealer service reps (include manager) and 5 days, a verbal word from gm "your vehicle is way…
ODI 10592478
Air Bags
Tl * the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the front passenger air bags failed to deploy during a front end crash. The contact, the passenger, and the back seat passenger were taken to the hospital where there were no injuries reported. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where there was no diagnostic test…
Crash reported
ODI 10533238
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Rotten brake lines. I looked at the brake lines while changing my oil. My truck has 47k on it. I called gm. They told me that i had to bring it to a dealer. I did. They confirmed that the brake lines are bad and need to be replaced. $1500 also the transmission cooling lines are leaking. I have been through almost all of the brake problems listed on this web cite. Abs light comes on, twice, 2nd time i replaced the…
ODI 10508984
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, he crashed into a stoped vehicle on the highway and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact and two passengers in the second vehicle were transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10597892
Air Bags
Involved in a head on collision with a 15' high rock berm at 50 mph. After hitting the rocks the truck lifted and flipped onto the passenger side. Four of five occupants sustained minor injuries. The airbags failed to deploy during collision. *tr
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10396980
Air Bags · Suspension
Drivers side rear axle and tire came off the vehicle, causing 2006 silverado to wreck. Air bag did not deploy. We were on the entrance ramp to i-95 when suddenly truck turned toward concrete guard rail. After hitting rail head on and skidding across entrance ramp hitting rail ( several times) vehicle came to a complete stop. Tire and axel were (left rear-driver side) gone. Truck is totaled. Air bag did not deploy.…
Crash reported
ODI 10346743
Air Bags
1. Involved in two vehicle motor vehicle collision. My vehicle was t-boned on the passenger side, causing the bumper to be pushed in at least 3-6 inches. 2. I personally believe the impact of the collision, while both vehicles of speeds of less than 20 miles per hour, should have caused my airbags to deploy. Airbags did not deploy. 3. Unknown. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10226364
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving between 35-40 mph, the front air bags failed to deploy during a front end crash. General motors has not been notified. The contact sustained bruising and a sprained ankle. Her daughter sustained a severely bruised hip and her son is experiencing severe muscle aches. The police was called to the scene and a report was filed. The current and failure…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10211598
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. Over the last six weeks, the vehicle has been in the shop five times regarding the air bag system. The dealer has been unable to correct the failure or determine if the air bags are operable. The contact notified general motors, but they have yet to respond. They did, however, state that the service from the dealer was satisfactory. The air bag sensor continues to…
ODI 10214735
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the driver side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure was previously repaired in 2007 but the repairs were unknown. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 02/04/15*lj updated 10/6/2015*js
ODI 10650296
Air Bags
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting a u-turn at 40mph, there was a loss of control, the vehicle struck a tree and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seatbelt however, minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle sustained extensive damage to the front end. Although there was a crash, the police were not contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent body repair shop, but the airbags were…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10157572