Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 25 MPH, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The contact stated that the passenger side air bags were deactivated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 258,669.
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags problems
16 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 113,450. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 113,450
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal10
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Passenger side air bag key switched in off position. The passenger side bag deployed, the steering wheel one did not. There was no accident, no road conditions, and the weather was fair. We were not injured but shocked us. I quickly stopped the truck to air out the contents of the air bag in the cab.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet k-1500. While driving 30mph the air bag deployed without notice. The passenger side deployed first and the driver side deployed afterwards. There were two injuries. Both passengers sustained bruises on their inner forearm. The vehicle has not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileage were 113,450.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet k1500. While driving 52 MPH, the driver crashed into a parked vehicle. The passenger and driver were injured. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact has a police report and photos. The current and failure mileages were 24,380.
Passenger side air bag deployed unexpectedly when the consumer closed the door. Manufacturer was contacted by owner, and explained that this occurred with this type of vehicle, but consumer was concerned that this could be dangerous if the vehicle was to be involved in an accident.
During an accident the air bags deployed, in which consumer suffered burns to his face and arms. Dealer had been notified. [xxx] lo que dice es que la bolsa de aire esploto sin ninguna razon. Quemandole su rostro y los brazos. Mr *jg *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and air bags did not deploy. Dealer or manufacturer had not been contacted. Mr *tt.
While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle veered off the road and hit a tree. Upon impact, airbags didn't go off. Dealership was aware of problem.
Transmission went out on consumer while they were driving.*ak bearing splintered, causing metal pieces into transmission oil, the reaction carrier, overrunning clutch, clutch support, over clutch race, and torque converter all failed. Left rear door panel bad, rattle in side door, rear side door repaired, right side doors trim panels become loose, door panles replaced, side door panel rattles. Vehicle having electrical problems, rear tail lights not at same height, left window switch replaced, doors locked with keys in vehicle, interior lights come on while driving, battery failed five times, antitheft light on radio causing it not to work. Air conditioner was blowing hot air and vent would not adjust from side to side. Windows kept getting stuck. Air bag light illuminated. Power steering was noisy, dealer repaired power steering, power steering became noisy again. Rear shoes were replaced. Service engine soon light illuminated.
The vehicle lost control for unknown reason resulting in vehicle accident, possibly driver error, no deployment of the air bags during vehicle collision resulting in injuries. (state of nevada traffic accident report provided)
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the airbags of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 113,450 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have bad airbags?
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (594 complaints), 2007 (479 complaints) and 2011 (306 complaints).
Other 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Steering 141Brakes 133Visibility 78Transmission 57Fuel system 52Engine 36Suspension 34Electrical 28Seats 13Body 12Acceleration 9Seat belts 8Locks 7Lights 4Tires 4Wheels 2
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