Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. As soon as the vehicle was started, the driver's seat heated up automatically. When the vehicle was turned off, the seat heater activated on high. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated and remained on for the past two weeks. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,647.
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake line was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the driver side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure was previously repaired in 2007 but the repairs were unknown. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 02/04/15*lj updated 10/6/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, he crashed into a stoped vehicle on the highway and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact and two passengers in the second vehicle were transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 85,000.
The air bag service light and is lit as well as the service center saying it needs service, also has the same brake problems the 2007 and up silverados where recalled for with the failure of the front ABS sensors. The ABS problem could cause an accident at low speed because everytime you stop the ABS system activates and pulses until stopped at 15 to 20 MPH and increases stopping distance. The air bag light is because of a sensor failure in the front end area and requires replacement. From what I read on the internet these are well known safety issues with the model trucks. The other problems with the premature failure of brake lines that have corroded, and the check engine light being on for the ever well known problem of the vacuum solenoid near the full tank. These are constant problems with this yr and other models at gm. They should be recalled.
"service air bag" check engine light on when starting 2006 silverado; gm dealers diagnosed airbag sensor malfunctioning requires replacement. This safety issue has been reported in 2009 at edmunds.com by others. Called, emailed and twitted gm since 14 may 2014. After 13 phone tags with 4 gm customer care specialists and 2 dealer service reps (include manager) and 5 days, a verbal word from gm "your vehicle is way belong gm's responsibility"...we are 'ticked" around by gm and the dealer with a case # and don't see this safety concern is being addressed by gm. @ gm also has electrical heating/cooling issues with this vehicle. @please be warned that if you are driving a gm vehicle, seriously consider you, your family and anyone else safety on the road! Let's not place ours and anyone else on the line again for gm! #sadly after we, the american public have bailed out gm..... :(
Tl * the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the front passenger air bags failed to deploy during a front end crash. The contact, the passenger, and the back seat passenger were taken to the hospital where there were no injuries reported. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where there was no diagnostic test performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000.
Rotten brake lines. I looked at the brake lines while changing my oil. My truck has 47k on it. I called gm. They told me that I had to bring it to a dealer. I did. They confirmed that the brake lines are bad and need to be replaced. $1500 also the transmission cooling lines are leaking. I have been through almost all of the brake problems listed on this web cite. Abs light comes on, twice, 2nd time I replaced the left hub bearing assembly. The 1st time the dealer replaced the front ABS sensors. Air bag light comes on, I replaced a bad front air bag sensor, right side. This truck is turning into a money pit!!!!! This new (rotten lines) issue is a safety issue as was the ABS issue. Gm needs to do a full recall and replace the brake lines before someone gets killed.
Involved in a head on collision with a 15' high rock berm at 50 MPH. After hitting the rocks the truck lifted and flipped onto the passenger side. Four of five occupants sustained minor injuries. The airbags failed to deploy during collision.
Drivers side rear axle and tire came off the vehicle, causing 2006 silverado to wreck. Air bag did not deploy. We were on the entrance ramp to I-95 when suddenly truck turned toward concrete guard rail. After hitting rail head on and skidding across entrance ramp hitting rail ( several times) vehicle came to a complete stop. Tire and axel were (left rear-driver side) gone. Truck is totaled. Air bag did not deploy.
1. Involved in two vehicle motor vehicle collision. My vehicle was t-boned on the passenger side, causing the bumper to be pushed in at least 3-6 inches. 2. I personally believe the impact of the collision, while both vehicles of speeds of less than 20 miles per hour, should have caused my airbags to deploy. Airbags did not deploy. 3. Unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. Over the last six weeks, the vehicle has been in the shop five times regarding the air bag system. The dealer has been unable to correct the failure or determine if the air bags are operable. The contact notified general motors, but they have yet to respond. They did, however, state that the service from the dealer was satisfactory. The air bag sensor continues to illuminate. The failure mileage was 24,000 and current mileage was 26,204.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving between 35-40 MPH, the front air bags failed to deploy during a front end crash. General motors has not been notified. The contact sustained bruising and a sprained ankle. Her daughter sustained a severely bruised hip and her son is experiencing severe muscle aches. The police was called to the scene and a report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 43,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting a u-turn at 40mph, there was a loss of control, the vehicle struck a tree and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seatbelt however, minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle sustained extensive damage to the front end. Although there was a crash, the police were not contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent body repair shop, but the airbags were not inspected.
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