I have had to repair the driver’s side airbag ($700) and now the driver’s side airbag light is on for service. I have not had any accidents.
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: airbag warning light
23 of the 363 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 115,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V053000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated after the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer a week later and the contact was provided a diagnostic fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact declined to pay the diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to all american chevrolet of killeen (1802 e central texas expy, killeen, tx 76541, (254)213-5397) for the recall repair. While at the dealer, the contact was informed that the dashboard might be damaged in the process of replacing the air bag. The dealer provided a damage waiver form for the contact to sign. The contact declined to sign the waiver form. The contact was concerned that the recall repair would not be completed without signing the waiver form. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 40,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. 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 cecil clark chevrolet (8843 us-441, leesburg, fl 34788, (352)787-6888) where it was confirmed that the part was not 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 failure mileage was approximately 185,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the part was not provided for an extended period of time concerning the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact received the interim notice; however, the air bag indicator flashed and remained illuminated. Three-way chevrolet (4501 wible rd, bakersfield, ca 93313, (661) 283-3300) was contacted and did not know when the manufacturer would provide the part. The manufacturer was contacted to address part availability. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Ignition ~ won't turn over. Only ignition key & fob on the key ring ~ key will not turn over, can't start car & now air bag light comes on & off intermittently.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns 2010 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated the passenger air bag needed to be replaced. The air bag warning light illuminated. The contact noticed a crack across the dash board and believed it was from the air bag pushing from underneath the compartment. The dealer (hedrick's chevrolet 961 w shaw ave, clovis, ca 93612 (559) 840-3182) was contacted and informed the contact that they was unable to provide assistance as the recall parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated received the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however the parts were not available to remedy the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact not to have anyone seated in the passenger seat and to contact the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Air bag indicator comes on and off, very concerned
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received a takata settlement notice. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit when the vehicle was turned on. The dealer was contacted (ron baker chevrolet in national city, ca, 619‑677‑6363) and the air bag was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact was not notified of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
Takata inflators - remedy not available at dealerships. My airbag light is on
Takata recall - the airbag light comes on and off
Service bulletins that may apply
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- This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
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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 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL 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 2010 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, 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 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, 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."
- 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 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020; and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328790.
Recall number 21V053000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY 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 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. 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 N212328800.
Recall number 21V054000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
23 of 363 owner complaints about the 2010 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 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
There are 3 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Check engine light 10Loss of power 9Door locks 8No deployment 6Stalling 6Adaptive cruise 5Engine failure 5
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