Truck was purchased in June 8, 2021. I have had zero accidents , was assured it was not a salvage vehicle it displayed no warning lights I begin to received the notices, the warning light started to come on from time to time, took the truck to our local Gosche Chevy Dealer. I was informed that it has an airbag for a 2500 Truck and they will not replace it. I have not been in any accident with this vehicle. What am I to do, as I am a retired cancer /heart issues stricken senior citizen and this repair is not in my month to month budget and my only transportation for my medical appointments
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbags complaints
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My vehicle has a recall on it ,I no longer feel safe driving it so I will like to have my vehicle replace with a new vehicle, that doesn't have safety hazard or recall
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags); however, the contact was informed that the instrument panel failed to allow access to the odometer and the recall repair was denied. The dealer informed the contact that for the recall repair to be completed, an odometer reading was required. The contact stated that the instrument panel was functioning intermittently. The contact was concerned that the recall repair was not related to the odometer failure and provided the dealer with an approximate mileage; however, the recall remedy was still denied. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,002.
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.
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 front passenger side air bag inflator ruptured sending particles and other debris throughout the passenger cabin while driving in city traffic, it is available for inspection, I feel like my safety and that of others was put at risk by the manufacturer not notifying me upon purchase, titling, and registration that this vehicle was the subject of a safety recall involving the air bags on this model, it posed a potentially life threatening risk to operate or be a passenger inside this vehicle and nothing has been inspected by anyone yet, it just happened a few hours ago, there was no warnings or messages prior to incident occuring unexpectedly. Something sounded as if it literally blew up inside the truck, thankfully I had no passengers at the time, it scared me badly, as I thought someone had hit me with their vehicle, after the explosion, the OnStar telephone symbol illuminated on the mirror and the radio silenced itself, and the emergency flashers turned on by themselves and there appeared to be smoke pouring from the passenger side of the cabin but turned out to be the air bags powder residue.
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 dealership allegedly replaced the Takata airbag on the vehicle. Less than 50 miles later the "Service Airbag" dash light came on. When I took the vehicle back to the dealership they said "Yea, this happens a lot" They schedule an appointment to check it out. Their conclusion was that the two items were not related and that I would need to pay for parts and labor. They said the air bag sensor was bad. That dashboard light was never on before i took it in to the dealership. I spoke to Chevrolet customer service who stated that Dealerships are independent owner operators and since the item was closed in the recall data base that they couldn't do anything. Now I'm reaching out to the federal safety agency for help to fulfill the recall on the Airbag that you recalled for the safety of the public. It appears to me that they are not taking the recall as serious as you are, but in fact they have found a way to bill people for the repairs of the airbag recall.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to make a right turn, the front driver's side and front passenger's side air bags deployed, causing the rear windows to fall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the air bags inflators were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would only cover the repair of the passenger's side air bag. The failure mileage was approximately 64,644.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
My rear suspension cross member on my frame is so rusted and rotted that it snapped and I have a crack in the main frame from more rust right by the gas tank.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while parked after turning on the vehicle, the contact exited the vehicle and the side curtain air bags in the front and the rear of the vehicle simultaneously deployed. The contact ran back to the vehicle to turn off the vehicle because the alarm was sounding, the hazard lights were flashing, and the horn was honking independently. The contact stated that he inspected the deployed air bags became aware that the driver's side seat belt had tightened and locked. The contact stated all the seat belts had tightened and locked during the deployment of the air bags. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed by a manufacturer assigned investigator; however, the findings were not released to the contact. The contact filed a case with the manufacturer and was told that the case had been closed with no further information provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
i HAVE BEEN TRYING TO SET UP RECALL WITH CENTURY THREE CHEVROLET IN WEST MIFFLIN PA. They refuse to give me a loaner car while they have my truck all day say i have to drop off and come back. Well I work mon thru Fri same hours as them I requested a Saturday and they said they don't do recalls on Saturday. they are making it as difficult as possible to get this work done. Is there anything you can do before someone gets hurt or killed? thank you in advance [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the message "Check Air Bags" warning was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V050000 (AIR BAGS). However, the failure persisted. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed across the street, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a laceration on the right hand caused by a sharp piece of the steering wheel. The contact did not seek medical assistance. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V052000 (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. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Consumer stated airbag was replaced and would like to withdrawal the complaint.
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.
got into an accident and the airbags did not deploy at all.
Cracked Dash 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
Air bag light is in and I had a lifter failure on my motor. Bed and rockers are rotting out
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of 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 lou bachrodt auto mall located at 7070 cherryvale n blvd, rockford, il 61112, (815) 332-3000) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v052000 (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. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirm parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v052000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Fox auto group chevrolet cadillac buick gmc & gm certified used (150 robert dann dr, painted post, ny 14870) was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to another dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. *bf consumer stated parts was available on febuary 2021, vehicle was repaired.
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.
Tl* takata recall. The contact's father owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called morgan-mcclure chevrolet buick cadillac, inc. (11147 norton-coeburn rd, coeburn, va 24230, (276)807-8130) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to autonation chevrolet greenacres (5757 lake worth rd, greenacres, fl 33463, 1877-957-2584) to be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags). The contact was informed that the manufacturer would not cover damages to the dashboard while replacing the air bag. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact was concerned that the manufacturer would not cover the repair of the dashboard if it was damaged while completing the air bag recall repair.
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 * takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Gm recall n212328760, nhtsda 21v050, I keep getting notices that parts are available to fix this passenger airbag, but untrue! Dealer says no parts are available. Seems to me these notices lie, confuse, and mislead. Gm , takada, and/or global vehicle safety are lying. No recompense?
I went to the chevrolet dealership in terrell texas (platinum chevrolet) 1212 w moore ave, 75160 for a scheduled appointment just to have them tell me that they were out of stock for the replacement part. The fact that they scheduled me for an appointment was confirmation that they should have had the parts. I had to take time off from work for nothing.
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