Check a VIN

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags problems

21 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,100. 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints
21
of this car's complaints
3%
typical mileage
90,100
crashes
6
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    2
  • Frontal
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags problems in other years

1994200020052010201520202025

Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 9No deployment 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 4, 2019 · Airbags · IL

Email from congressman schneider on behalf of his constituent regarding takata airbag recall. *ld

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Airbags · 92,000 miles · OH

At all times during operation, the subject vehicle has a 'service air bag' message on the instrument cluster, along with the red illuminated symbol indicating air bag problem. From what I've found via internet searches, this seems to be common on the chevy trucks. I do not know if the problem would prevent the airbag(s) from operating in the event of an emergency, but I cannot assume that the airbag would actuate if/when needed, potentially resulting in serious injury or loss of life. It certainly seems that this should be a safety recall, with a requirement for gm to correct the defect at no charge to the owners of the vehicles. Indications are that this is not an isolated incident.

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · WV

Takata recall frame is breaking airbag lights on dash is messing up

Filed Dec 4, 2017 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 800 (na). While driving at any speed, the air bag warning indicator illuminated off and on. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. Additionally, the contact received a takata settlement notice. The VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Airbags · 119,000 miles · OK

Had to remove seat for repairs. When seat replaced red seat belt warning light stays on and message appears that says "service air bag." I can not purchase sensor for the seat which is relatively inexpensive, but have purchase the whole unit which includes the master unit under the dash.

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · Airbags · SC

Takata recall, I contacted herndon chevrolet and made an appointment for the takata airbag recall. The service department told me that they could not do anything for me since takata has not sent them replacement airbags. They further stated that takata would not be sending replacement airbags sense they were bankrupt. Herndon chevrolet refused to even contact me if replacement parts became available . I then called love chevrolet of columbia and was towed by their service department that's there was no recall on the airbags at this time.

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Airbags · 103,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision with a semi truck. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer stated that the crash did not fit the qualifications for air bag deployment. The driver sustained neck injuries and fractures in the middle and lower portions of the back, which required medical attention and surgery. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 189,085 miles · PA

Several times now this last 2 months my truck stops running. At first it would slow down then stop, the last time it completely shut down 3 times from work to home which is only 10 minutes away. The ignition seems to be the problem. I am bringing this to everyones attention just in case someone else has the same type of vehicle. If I were driving 65 or 70 miles per hour it could have killed someone or me or both. My passenger side airbag is also showing a fault. It shows that it needs serviced.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 250,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was on cruise control prior to accident, I lost consciousness & do not remember anything about the crash early on. Was informed the vehicle rolled front to rear 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 times, prior to coming to rest on its top. The vehicle was a total loss due to this accident. I spent 3 days in icu and am now recuperating at home. No airbags deployed due to this accident . The vehicle was a total loss due to the accident.

Filed Jan 13, 2012 · Airbags · 53,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Hit in rear of driver side corner of bed and sent to oncoming traffic hitting another vehicle with front of truck then rolling several times before halting to a stop. Highway patrol report taken.

Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags

Does the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,100 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 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 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems

Brakes 429Electrical 195Steering 56Engine 35Acceleration 29Fuel system 28Body 27Transmission 26Visibility 17Suspension 14Tires 10Lights 7Driver assistance 5Seat belts 5Seats 2Wheels 2Locks 1

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history