I started by vehicle and as soon as it started, I felt and heard a very loud explosion under the seat, and the seat belts retracted extremely tight. Then I noticed the airbag light on the dashboard. Smoke filled the cab of the truck. Then I realized the airbag module under the seat had exploded.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: airbag warning light
58 of the 914 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 58
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 21 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Went to my local chevy dealership for them to fix the recall for my passenger air bag, less than a year later the airbag light came back on. i went to have it looked at and they told me it would be $145 to even see if it was the same problem, so now i have service airbag light and the recall was never fixed?
The contact's husband owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the air bag control module needed to be replaced; however, while the vehicle was parked at the independent mechanic, the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed without impact. No injuries were sustained. A mobile mechanic then diagnosed the vehicle and discovered that there was no communication with the air bag module. The mechanic stated that the air bag module was corroded and filled with water, and the third brake light was cracked and leaking water due to inclement weather. The mobile mechanic determined that the air bag module and connectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) associated with the VIN; however, the contact had not received notification of the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the check engine and service airbag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Air bag light is in and I had a lifter failure on my motor. Bed and rockers are rotting out
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated while driving. The contact also stated that "replace air bag" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to be serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v052000 (air bags) at key chevrolet (660 s main st, middletown, ct 06457). The contact was informed by the dealer that the air bag warning light would remain illuminated. The mechanic also diagnosed the failure as the front passenger's side impact sensor needing to be replaced under failure code (v0004). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the repair was not guaranteed to remedy the air bag failure light. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 108,850.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the service air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to blossom chevrolet (1850 shadeland ave, indianapolis, in 46219, (317) 762-9416) where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that a reset was needed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact declined to pay the diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.
Sdm corrosion due to poor placement. Carpet and other material covered sensor and liquid has completely corroded sensor. Sensor is now dead and air bag light is on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light would remain illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer michael cunningham chevrolet located at 2031 gordon hwy, augusta, ga 30909 was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
When I tried to get the emissions down on my vehicle. I was notified of the recall. The airbag light is on and has been on for about 5 years. No other issues with vehicle.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated indicating that the air bags needed to be serviced. The contact received notification on the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Ciocca chevrolet of princeton (200 renaissance blvd, lawrence township, nj 08648) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that there was no fix available for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no fix for the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 198,500. Vin tool confirms parts not available.*dt
Hi this truck has been a nightmare worst truck I ever owned I have sunk over 5k into it in repairs the air bag service light went on over a year ago wen I first got the truck my garage told me there were recalls on it I took it to a dealer they fixed 1 but refused to fix the air bag recall light my garage told me its unsafe and dealer should repair my garage sed metal could kill me and bag could go off at any time I took the truck to spurr chevy in brockport and hartway chevey in medina as well as chevy dealer in rochester and batavia all told me there is no fix and to keep driving I did and things just got worse I keep getting stranded and the truck looses power because the constant warning service air bag light I had to call aaa and get towed a bunch and get jump starts I have a 18 month old child this truck is not safe and this is effecting the trucks computer the complete muffler from engine back including converters was replaced at dealer by previous owner passed inspection first year I had it now it will not pass get messages like ECM not communication codes for dealer etc I took it to dealer in brockport they reset computer codes were clear for 2 hours by time I got to inspection shop all codes were back this thing is dangerous I smell odd electric smell by air bag almost like something burning and another problem I had the damb wheel berings on both sides went the one side started making a noise I tried to get home turned on to my rd and the whole front wheel break rotor and all lugs came off with bearing I went skidding 400 feet down the road the dam bearing is just pressed in when they go the whole front falls off you can not steer I have fixed everything on this truck and still not safe to drive new breaks rotors pads tires rims fuel pump sending unit all new AC all new exahust everything is new but the dam air bag is malfunctioning I and
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program
- This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
- Air bags
- Air bags
- Air bags
- This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
- This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
- This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020; Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006; and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.
Recall number 21V050000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006, and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.
Recall number 21V052000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
58 of 914 owner complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (6%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
There are 2 recalls and 21 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Door locks 48Check engine light 25No deployment 20Stalling 18Fuel pump 17Knocking 11Fire or smoke 11Won't start 8ABS 7Adaptive cruise 7Headlights 7Key fob 7Loss of power 7Misfire 7Seat belt 6Oil consumption 5
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