2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Air Bags Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger airbag · 5 records
- passenger side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact noticed that the dashboard was cracked upon entering her vehicle. The contact stated that the crack started from the left corner of the passenger air bag and extended to the edge of the passenger side defroster vent. The contact estimated that the crack reached approximately one and a half inches. The contact spoke with coast auto center inc…
ODI 11265363
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road and down a gully before crashing into a tree. During the crash the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained various body contusions and bruises during the incident. A police report was taken…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11243837
Air Bags
SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING.
ODI 11232452
Air Bags
B0085 code faulty left front side impact sensor. Left front side impact sensor harness is open or shorted. Left front side impact sensor circuit poor electrical connection faulty inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (sdm). The wiring harness that goes through the door hing break apart inside the insulator causing the airbag sensor in the driver door not to work. It is a very dangurous issue and a very…
ODI 11210477
Air Bags · Electrical System
Chevrolet used extremely thin wires and the wiring harness that goes through the door hing break apart inside the insulator causing the airbag sensor in the driver door not to work. Other people with same truck have had same issue. It is a very dangurous issue and a very expensive issue to have fixed. This should not be happening wire you not break inside the insulator.
ODI 11206858
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light, the seat belt pretensioner deployed without warning. After the failure occurred, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lafontaine chevrolet (7120 dexter ann arbor rd, dexter, mi 48130, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that moisture may have caused the failure. The vehicle was…
ODI 11119860
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
DASHBOARD CRACK ABOVE PASSENGER AIRBAG.
ODI 11175953
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to courtesy buick gmc (located at [redacted], birmingham, al 35235, [redacted]) where it was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
ODI 11254556
Air Bags
The common dash crack in my 2012 silverado with only 40k miles. I had a sunroof installed to let the heat out and my truck is clearly stored in a garage and the trucks dash still cracked. Its so bad the dash rattles when driving and im worried about the quality of plastic used on the dash that when the air bag deploys, that the dash will turn into sharp shards of plastic headed towards my passengers and i. I never…
ODI 11071866
Air Bags
When vehicle is in motion 5 pmh airbag on driver side becomes hot n cools off when when vehicle is turned off, can you fix this issue, it's doesn't show that it's recall but i feel un safe to drive it, my dealer says it's not on your recall list, pls advise me they told me it's a manufacturers problem.
ODI 11047329
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
The airbag light is always on and it blinks on and off every time the car is turn on in motion and airbag light stays on until it's park
ODI 11040219
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Cracked dashboard at passenger airbag causing a potential airbag deployment issue. I noticed this while cleaning said dashboard. No items were ever stored on the dashboard. Dealership quotes $1250 to repair same.
ODI 11013617
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Stabilitrac light, traction control and also cracked dash board right by passenger airbag. Dash cracked 2 weeks after i bought truck
ODI 11004997
Air Bags
My air bad light is on and my horn does not work. I called gm customer service. They said there was no recalls on my truck. She then told me i had to take my truck in to see if it has a recall. I ask her which is it, is there a recall or not? She said no recall but i had to go into service to see if there is a recall. There either is it isn't. I feel gm is trying to cover thier butts. Seems to me that they know of a…
ODI 11057384
Air Bags
The dash is cracking near the air bag. There is a concern of a safety hazard and there is a known issue of faulty dash.
ODI 10905912
Air Bags
The dash in my 2012 silverado truck has cracked on it's own in front of the passenger side airbag. This is a known defect to consumers(just do a google search) with a safety concern that if the air is deployed, the cracked plastic could get blown off and become a deadly projectile.there is no aspect of this that can or should be considered safe.
ODI 10898471
Air Bags
My dashboard has cracked around the passenger airbag and several other cracks have formed.
ODI 10917535
Air Bags · Electrical System
I noticed yesterday that the service air bag warning came on. Didn't think anything of it. Got in there this morning 7/15 and was driving down the road and it did it again. This time all of the electrical went out for a minute including the speedometer. Couldnt even turn my ac on or off. Called the dealership we got it from and they told me i was looking at a 2 week wait but i could drop it off on 7/18 and they…
ODI 10884967
Air Bags
The dash has a crack above the passenger side airbag. The crack is completely through the entire piece of plastic so it makes me concerned to drive the vehicle if it were involved in an accident i am not certain that there wouldn't be plastic flying throughout the cab of the truck. The truck has just over 60000 miles and we were told it is out of warranty therefore the estimate to repair is $1004
ODI 10888523
Air Bags
CRACKS IN DASHBOARD AROUND AIR BAG.
ODI 10876316
Air Bags
Passenger air bag sensor developed a short with the connection.
ODI 10874777
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the front driver and curtain air bags abruptly deployed while driving 55 to 60 mph in rainy weather. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the median. The contact suffered injuries to his knees, elbow and ribs, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10876246
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Dash cracked at right upper corner by passenger airbag which could possibly rip air bag upon deployment
ODI 10901917
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Cracked dash above instrument cluster and at it bag. Started at 48000 miles. If in a wreck and air bag deploys shards of dash can fly through the air. Things can get down in instrument cluster and cause a short which can lead to a fire. Vehicle can be sitting in a heated garage and it keeps getting worse
ODI 11081464
Air Bags
Crack in the dash at the corner of airbag and another at the steering concole
ODI 10919826