2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Air Bags Problems
- 239
- 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 239 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 80 records
- parts recall · 33 records
- recall remedy · 19 records
- recall recall · 18 records
- recall notice · 15 records
- failure parts · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact called rudolph chevrolet at [redacted] (5625 s desert blvd, el paso, tx 79932) and was informed that the part was not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
ODI 11089007
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall the dash is cracked in two locations, at passenger airbag and above the instrument cluster for no apparent reason. Vehicle is in excellent condition otherwise. There may be a safety issue due to the proximity to the passenger airbag.
ODI 11003836
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
DASHBOARD CRACKED AROUND AIRBAG
ODI 10993499
Air Bags
Takata recall dealers said they don't have airbag replacement still waiting to receive from manufacturers
ODI 11047759
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Dashboard cracking and breaking around airbag. Possible plastic shrapnel in event of airbag deployment. In my time of ownership exposure to elements has always been limited with use of covered parking or sunshade. Chemicals have never been introduced to the affected area.
ODI 10968003
Air Bags
Dash board is cracked around airbag. Airbag deployment would mean huge shards of plastic flying around cab. Potentially penetrating skin and eyes. Huge pieces. This is not safe.
ODI 10968531
Air Bags
Takata recalls: nothing has happened al of today. If the piece of crap car salesman at the lot where we bought this truck a year ago would have given us a car fax as we ask and then when back for and written for we would not have bought the truck. Now my question is why do we have to wait for injury or death due to this company selling defective merchandise, why hasn't there been a fix, solution, or something done…
ODI 11062236
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle rear-ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10967468
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
A crack appeared in the dash causing a separation in the section behind the airbag i am concerned the pieces could cause injury if airbag is deployed.
ODI 10949555
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
Dashboard crack at the top left front corner of the air bag. The vehicle was stationary in my driveway overnight.
ODI 10946840
Air Bags
Took it to walker jones in waycross ga cause the light to the airbags was staying on. They hooked it to computer and said it was thermostate was the problem. Replaced it and the air bag light is still coming on. Only thing they want to do it fix everything else but the airbag.
ODI 10957969
Air Bags
Manufacturer failed to remedy recall in a timely fashion.
ODI 10945294
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
DASH CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
ODI 10944023
Air Bags
TAKATA AIRBAGS
ODI 10935191
Air Bags
Dashboard cracks at the airbag and over the instrument cluster.
ODI 10935985
Air Bags
2011 chevrolet silverado. Consumer requests compensation for the handling of the front passenger airbag recall notice situation. *smd
ODI 10924770
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While idling at a stop light, another vehicle suddenly drove through a red light and got t-boned and pushed…
Crash reported
ODI 11044410
Air Bags
Takata recall there has been active recall for well over a year now on my truck and the dealer keeps telling me when they get the parts to fix it they will contact me to bring it in. How long does it take or how many more lives have to be affected before this will be fixed. I am scared to drive my truck always worried about these air bags. I have been on dealer list for over a year to have fixed. Can you help
ODI 11040855
Air Bags
Chevrolet does not have replacement airbags for 2011 chey silverado, despite the recall. Need information on how to find replacements asap.
ODI 11055669
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. 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. The contact called two local dealers (henna chevrolet, 8805 n…
ODI 11032126
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Passenger airbag light off and on at random times. Seat not used often at all. Passenger presence system shorted. Cost 775.00 + 125.00 paid for diagnostic test. Failed inspection. Shows recall online but in gm data base not on our vin. Passenger seat and it is hardly to never even used.
ODI 10906727
Air Bags
Dashboard crack next to airbag (upper right corner) and over instrument panel. I am concerned that in a wreck where the airbag deploys the dash will become a deadly projectile. The cracks occurred without any undo stress on the dashboard. The vehicle was not in motion when it occurred.
ODI 10918635
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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. Rio vista chevrolet (390 e hwy 246, buellton, ca 93427, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were…
ODI 11124593
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however, 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 automation chevrolet doral dealer, located at 1201 nw 89th ct, doral, fl 33172,…
ODI 11052463
Air Bags
Takata recall: i have faxed and emailed ceo and executives of general motors several times each day regarding this matter. I am going on vacation and do not feel safe driving the vehicle with these airbags. The notice that we just received this month, stated the vehicles are currently safe to drive. It does not state anything about in the future (i.e. Next month, next week, etc.). They knew about the defect but just…
ODI 10897988