2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags complaints

Filed Feb 28, 2011 · Airbags · 62,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the frontal air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test. The failure was located within the air bag sensor. The manufacturer confirmed that there were no recalls related to the air bag. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 62,000. Updated 03/29/11 *bf updatd 03/30/11

Filed Oct 14, 2010 · Airbags · 30,283 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. In august 2005, while the vehicle was parked, the air bag light illuminated and would not turn off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the wiring at the brake hinge was repaired. In 2010, the air bag light illuminated again. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 30,283 and the current mileage was 47,292.

Filed Apr 19, 2010 · Airbags · 99,000 miles · MI

Tl*-the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH the airbag warning light indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the airbag warning light indicator continued to illuminate. The failure mileage was 99,000. The current mileage was 103,340. Updated 11/16/10.

Filed Mar 19, 2010 · Airbags · 90,100 miles · CT · crash

Service air bag light came on intermittently. Vehicle taken to a dealer where a wiring harness was replaced. Subsequent, the vehicle was involved in a head-on crash severe enough to total the vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. A replacement vehicle (same model) was purchased, it too has a "service airbag" light.

Filed Dec 22, 2009 · Airbags · 128,500 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

2003 chevy silverado 1500 4-wd, spun in "black ice", then struck concrete highway barrier head-on and "square" at approx 50-MPH. Front end of truck was crushed back approx 14-inches. Driver's side air bag did not deploy, with the result that face struck steering wheel, producing deglovement of nose on left side. Left knee struck switch array to lower left of steering wheel. Driver was wearing seat belt. Driver taken by ambulance to nearest hospital for treatment. Attempts to discuss problem with chevrolet dealership (biddle chevrolet, bothell, washington) have been neither productive or satisfying.

Filed Oct 17, 2008 · Airbags, Seats · 66,142 miles · NY

Driver seat moved forward and the "check airbag" warning is displayed on the dashboard. Moving the seat back the warning goes off. As I understand it, if the "check airbag" is displayed the airbag functionality is essentially disabled.

Filed Jul 3, 2008 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · MI

Supplemental restraint system warning light on code b0103 multiple reports of same problem on the internet.

Filed Jun 4, 2008 · Airbags, Electrical · 63,000 miles · MS

I have a 1500 chevy, silverado. I was notified by ?? Because the dealership I purchased the vehicle from has closed. The recall stated a problem with the instrument panel cluster. But, because we had more than 70,000 miles it was not covered. We had to pay over $300.00. We were not notified in a timely manner and should be reimbursed. In 2006 when the odometer and the temp gauges was sticking we did not have 70,000 miles. The air bag light is still stuck since 2006.

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Airbags · 53,000 miles · MI

Airbag light, 53,000 mi on vehicle, code b0103.

Filed Mar 12, 2008 · Airbags · 51,280 miles · OH

Tl*the contact's son owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. On march 9, 2008, the contact's son placed the key in the ignition and started the vehicle. The air bags suddenly deployed. There were no air bag lights illuminated or warning lights prior to the failure. The contact called the dealer, but they would not assist. The dealer advised the contact to call his insurance company and file a claim. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 51,324 and failure mileage was 51,280.

Filed Jan 7, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · WV · crash · 3 injuries

While driving 35 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy, and both frontal and rear seat belts failed to lock. Driver and two passengers sustained minor injuries, and were transported to the hospital. Vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection.