1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Air Bags

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi45
100–150k mi31
30–60k mi30
1–30k mi23
150–400k mi10

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 1, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall - airbag. Recall established in may of 2016. It has been a year and a half and no remedy is in place. If the propellant ruptures, it could be fatal and we have children.

    ODI 11051760

  • November 30, 2017 · 88,600 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata recall.....received air bag notice last year, and told me i would receive notice when to contact dealership. Current card from tk holdings suggested i contace dealership. I contacted dealership (11/30/2017) where i purchased the vehicle and they said there is no remedy available. When one is available, takata will send me a notice.....lol....now what???

    ODI 11051471

  • November 29, 2017

    Air Bags

    Re: tk holdings inc., et al this is the 2nd notice. However, a vehicle recall notice was received much earlier than this. (unfortunately i did not keep a copy because of dealer's response at that time.) we called chevrolet of fayetteville, ar and crain buick gmc of springdale, ar. Both dealers said there were no parts available & when there were we would receive a recall notice. This is the same response we received…

    ODI 11051245

  • November 27, 2017

    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 received the recall notice over a year ago. The dealer (parks chevrolet at the lake, [redacted], huntersville, nc 28078 [redacted]) and several other dealers were contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…

    ODI 11048668

  • November 20, 2017 · 138,400 miles

    Air Bags

    Today nov. 20, 2017 i was told by the dealership that they are unable to replace the airbag because they have no parts,,could not tel me when parts will be available, the truck is part of the airbag recall.

    ODI 11047434

  • November 20, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall: our dealer does not have notice of a remedy.

    ODI 11047403

  • November 19, 2017 · 66,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata recall" called dealership for replacement airbags and was told the parts wasn't available. There hasn't been anything happen yet i was just trying to get it done before something does happen.

    ODI 11047486

  • November 17, 2017 · 89,600 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata recall three attempts over the last year to have replacement airbag installed by dealership have resulted in same explanation...remedy not yet resolved, gm will notify.( passenger side airbag ) t.k.holdings inc. Legal notice of bankruptcy filing chap. 11 received 11/10/2017

    ODI 11047016

  • November 15, 2017 · 162,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata recall received bankruptcy notice from tk holdings

    ODI 11048340

  • November 15, 2017 · 100,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata recall: received "important safety recall" from gm in july 2016. Recall says vehicle is safe to drive, and that i'll be notified when parts are available. In fall of 2016 i checked again. Parts still not available. Gm website says feb. 2017. Checked march 9th, 2017, web site says check back after august 2017. Checked in september 2017. Web site says "incomplete. Remedy not yet available. Recently received…

    ODI 11046329

  • November 14, 2017 · 70,974 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (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 dealer was not contacted. The…

    ODI 11065212

  • November 14, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall local dealer not able to repair recalled airbags as say they have no parts/ did not give an alternative solution

    ODI 11046275

  • November 14, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall: kuni chevolet in sacramento, ca. Cannot replace my air bags because they claim not to have any on hand. May 27,2016 their claim was not any in stock, 2nd time nov.14, 2017 again told that they were unable to replace my airbags because they could not get them. How can i get these dangerous airbags replaced if the dealer where i bought the truck will not replace them?

    ODI 11046045

  • November 14, 2017

    Air Bags

    When is chevrolet going to remedy or recall the airbags in my truck? Airbagrecall.com says my truck is at risk but chevy hasnt came up with a solution.

    ODI 11045966

  • November 13, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at a low rate of speed exiting a parkway, another vehicle drove through a light and crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. None of the air bags deployed. The contact sustained back pains, headaches, and issues with balance after the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11047910

  • November 13, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall. I've received legal notice from tk holdings inc. Chapter 11 case number 17-11375 that takata will through various legal corporate maneuvers takata and third parties such as the manufacturer would be released from any subsequent claims due to their faulty negligence. The letter i received from gm 7/2016 declares vehicle is safe to drive. No parts are available for replacement under gm recall 49152

    ODI 11045740

  • November 11, 2017 · 158,000 miles

    Air Bags

    TAKATA RECALL

    ODI 11045375

  • November 10, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall i called the dealership. They said that gm has still not issued a fix for the air bag problem.

    ODI 11045224

  • November 10, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall no remedy and no parts available more than 16 months after the recall. Unacceptable.

    ODI 11045169

  • November 10, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall. Received legal notice that i should contact nearest dealership to schedule a free repair of the airbag inflators. I was told the dealership did not have the equipment to replace the airbags. I am putting my family and myself at risk due to the recall.

    ODI 11045091

  • November 9, 2017

    Air Bags

    Dealer will do nothing send me home to call number on cards and they are only send me to another voice mail number.

    ODI 11054461

  • November 8, 2017

    Air Bags

    Needs air bag replaced,dealer would not talk to me about it

    ODI 11044560

  • November 8, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact received the recall notice over a year ago. The dealer (h&h chevrolet, 4645 s 84th st, omaha, ne 68127, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer…

    ODI 11044530

  • November 7, 2017 · 109,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    Takata recall. I spoke to a chevrolet dealership person (all star chevrolet north, [redacted], baton rouge, la) about replacing my truck passenger side airbag. I first contacted them on november 7, 2017 and was told the device was not available. I contacted them again on may 10, 2018 and spoke with amanda. Amanda said she would check with her manager to determine if the part was available to schedule the fix but i…

    ODI 11096842

  • November 7, 2017

    Air Bags

    I received a recall notice july 2016 and attempted to contact the dealer on more than one occasion to schedule this vehicle for repairs, today 11/7/2017 being the most recent and was told the recall was "open" and the parts weren't available. This truck is my son's and he is 3 1/2 hours away at college. He spends hours driving back and forth home a few times a month. I am concerned about the safety of this vehicle.…

    ODI 11044234