The contact owned a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a crash, and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle drove over an embankment and down a hill and then crashed into the sides of two vehicles. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact was transported to the local medical center. The contact sustained a concussion and had oxygen treatment. In addition, the contact continued to receive medical treatment. A Police report was filed, but the information was unavailable. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 91,300.
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 797 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 46,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
I was involved in a head on collision. The other vehicle struck me doing between 35-40mph. My vehicle airbags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While making a left turn at a stop sign, the brake pedal failed to repsond along with loss of power sterring. The brakes did not engage, causing the contact to sideswipe another vehicle. The contact managed to steer the vehicle onto the shoulder and applied the emergency brake to come to a complete stop. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries reported and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by roadside assistance to everett chevrolet buick gmc (161 us hwy 70 se, hickory, nc 28602, (828) 393-0876) where it was in the process of being diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The driver's door and front bumper were damaged. The contact's insurance company sent an adjuster to the dealer who deemed the vehicle with needing cosmetic repairs. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v761000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: [xxx]. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. *dl parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle was statinonary, and was hit from the rear and pushed into another vehicle on a highway. I have damage to rearend, driver side and front end. After the accident I recieved an email that there was a critical issue with airbags, my airbags did not deploy. Contacted gm about issue was transferred to esis/central claims for gm, they sent out and inspector to pull crash data, I was given copy of crash data, and crash data stated airbags deployed when they did not, it also showed a code b0052-00 which is an airbag deployment code. After weeks of back and forth my claim was denied for product defect on 06/12/18,
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 50 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be repaired. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v651000 (air bags, seat belts). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH in the evening, a deer suddenly ran across the road. The front driver side bumper struck the deer. Suddenly, the cabin of the vehicle filled with smoke, but there were no flames. The brakes were applied and the vehicle stopped. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. One injury was sustained, which required medical attention. When the ignition was restarted, the instrument panel lighting illuminated and "service air bag" was displayed. The vehicle was driven home and then to the dealer for repair. The approximate failure mileage was 6,398. .....updated 03/08/17 *bf
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
- Risk
- A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 21, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1‑888‑988‑7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is N262569920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on September 24, 2026.
Recall number 26V611000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
- Risk
- A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1‑888‑988‑7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. This recall supersedes the federal safety agency recall number 20V‑736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.
Recall number 21V504000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.
- Risk
- If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1‑888‑988‑7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V‑504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V‑736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V‑504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.
Recall number 20V736000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
6 of 797 owner complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
There are 3 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Jerking 47Loss of power 42Check engine light 35Shudder 34Transmission failure 34Harsh shifting 29Brake failure 25Hesitation 22Stalling 22ABS 21Power steering loss 21Slipping 20Spongy pedal 19Steering lock-up 15Engine failure 12Headlights 12Grinding brakes 9Fire or smoke 9Fuel pump 8Screen failure 7Overheating 7Knocking 6Won't shift 6Sudden acceleration 6Ball joint 5Fuel leak 5Misfire 5
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