2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Air Bags Problems
- 483
- 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 483 stored complaint records:
- 17 indicate a crash
- 16 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 70 records
- parts recall · 30 records
- failure parts · 24 records
- recall recall · 21 records
- recall remedy · 21 records
- recall notice · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 45 |
| 100–150k mi | 31 |
| 30–60k mi | 30 |
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 50 mph, the air bag sensor and the "service air bags soon" warning indicators illuminated and remained lit, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where failure code: b0083 was located. The mechanic stated that a sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11121908
Air Bags
Takata recall. I just do not understand what is taking so long. Since october 2016 there has been a recall with no remedy found yet. My truck is a 2008.
ODI 11112878
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Henry brown auto group (1550 e drivers way, gilbert, az) confirmed parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue.…
ODI 11232482
Air Bags
Takata recall is taking too long to find a remedy for
ODI 11101465
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the part within a reasonable time frame for nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). Casey's frontier chevrolet (2350 cookeville hwy, livingston, tn 38570, [redacted]) was unable to provide the part from the manufacturer for more than two years. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11230997
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Cracked dashboard around airbag and instrument cluster. Worried if airbag deployment flying plastic dashboard could cause injury or even death. Moving
ODI 11119876
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL. WHEN WILL PARTS BE AVAILABLE?
ODI 11093295
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
The problem was not with the air bag, but the front switch that activates the air bags upon impact. When one or both fail the test when you turn the ignition on, it posts a message saying service the air bag system. There is lots of information regarding this on utube. Apparently this is a common problem. I am an electrician and an electronics tech, i know that the air bags will not activate if the crash is on the…
ODI 11092546
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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 dealer (lawrence hall chevrolet cadillac buick gmc, 1385 s danville dr, abilene, tx 79605) was contacted and…
ODI 11088708
Air Bags
Takata recall, my service air bag light is on and after reading about previous deaths from airbag malfunctions i don't feel like my vehicle is safe. The slightest bump could lead to my death and there's no remedy yet?
ODI 11082290
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mclarty daniel chevrolet (1159 n 45th st, springdale, ar 72762, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11172617
Air Bags
Takata recall. Local dealer service department advised that there is no "fix" at this time available to remedy the recall action, so no action was taken.
ODI 11074038
Air Bags
Takata recall. Went to the website on the mailer and found that we are one of the vehichles that needs to have the recall done on, contacted the closest dealer they listed (happens to be the one we purchased from) and erica @ rossi advised that her computer says "no remedy avail" and suggested i call the 888 # for you guys. Our airbag light has been lit on the dash for the last few months. Not sure if it has to do…
ODI 11073950
Air Bags
Takata recall - received recall in regards to the airbag/inflator recall. Called local dealership but the remedy is unavailable due to parts from gm.
ODI 11071546
Air Bags
Takata recall notified by dealer that recall replacement parts are still not available for my truck. This is unacceptable. Nhtsa should be doing more so gm gets on the ball.
ODI 11065969
Air Bags
Takata recall - i have contacted local dealers for repair/replacement and i am told parts not available.
ODI 11065617
Air Bags
Takada recall called chevy dealer and was told there is no remedy at this time.what do i do now?
ODI 11062259
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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. Autonation chevrolet highway 6 (8100 s texas 6, houston, tx) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…
ODI 11097959
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (orr chevrolet of texarkana, [redacted], texarkana, tx 75503,…
ODI 11058245
Air Bags
I am very concerned because this issue has been taken care. I get anxiety every time i get in my truck knowing the air bags issue has been taken care of.
ODI 11063519
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 2 mph, the driver's side door air bags inadvertently deployed without warning. The contact sustained ear pain due to the air bag deployment, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
1 injury
ODI 11058466
Air Bags
Takata recall - first notice received july 2016 since then i have called four times to schedule a repair and been told various things that amount to no fix is available. Not a lot of people have died compared to all the airbags out there, but that does not make me feel confident about driving my grandsons after school or on summer break. Is there any help for me?
ODI 11055319
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to jimmie johnson kearny mesa chevrolet ([redacted], san diego, ca 92111, phone: [redacted]).…
ODI 11053509
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was opened. The contact received a notice from tk holdings,…
ODI 11052383
Air Bags
Takata recall. No authorized dealers in my area have the part in stock yet, although they say they've been waiting for over a year for gm to deliver the replacement bags.
ODI 11051875