Consumer states that airbags did not deploy during accident in a 2000 chevrolet silverado causing serious injury.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado airbags problems
53 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 76,000. 57 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 53
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 76,000
- crashes
- 57
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal44
- Side/window3
- Frontal: sensor/control module2
- Frontal: driver side: inflator module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Silverado airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup and utility trucks, some of these vehicles have an air bag sensing diagnostic module (sdm) which contains an anomaly that could result in the driver and passenger's air bag failing to deploy during certain frontal crashes.
- Risk
- In a vehicle crash, front seat occupants may receive more severe injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will recalibrate the sdm on the affected vehicles. Owner notification began august 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 02V178000 · Recall details
What 2000 Chevrolet Silverado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. While driving 30 MPH he depressed the brakes and crashed into the vehicle in front of him. The air bags did not deploy. The front seat passenger sustained a lacerated spleen and contusion of the heart. A complaint was submitted to the manufacturer (complaint # 71-546827970). The current and failure mileages were 128,000. Updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08
Dt: the contact's son was involved in an accident on 6-17-05. The contact received a copy of the crash report. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. The vehicle hit several trees. The police report stated the speed limit was 55 MPH. The passenger's head went through the windshield, but passenger was not seriously hurt. Neither the driver nor the passenger had to go to the hospital. The contact reported that air bag light illuminated in the car prior to the incident. The insurance company has been notified. The truck was totaled. The contact took pictures of the pine tree that was embedded in the hood. Updated 11/15/05.
Dt: consumer's vehicle was involved in a car accident on september 11, 2005 while driving 50-55 MPH. It was a head on collision. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. The consumer had not contacted the dealer or manufacturer.
Air bags did not deploy upon impact
Off center head on crash with 2 similar 2000 chevy silverado extended cab pick up trucks. Estimated impact speed 90 MPH ( 60 MPH vehicle 2, 30 MPH vehicle 1 per chp report) no airbag deployment of either vehicle.
I was in a head on collision and received a compound fracture to my right femur bone, 2 black eyes and fractured ribs due to the inactivation of the drivers and passenger airbag modules, also the steering wheel bent resembling an airplane wheel. My wife checked the internet after the incident and found there was a recall for the airbag module on the year of my 2000 chevrolet silverado truck. We were never notified of this before the incident, but are currently receiving updates today. Do not understand why we were never notified of this. The truck is now in a storage yard and we are awaiting the response from the insurance adjustor.
While driving 20 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause had not been determined at this time. This information was provided by ricky's wife karen flimp.
Recall campaign 02v078 00 concerning air bag sensing module. Consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end collision, it crashed into another vehicle in front at 50 MPH. Upon impact, neither frontal air bag deployed. Consumer sustaine dinjuries, and was transported to the local hospital by ambulance. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.
Air bag failed to deploy, after minor side impact. *bf after traveling 20-30 feet away from the side impact crash site the consumer frontal impact crushed her vehicle. Neither the front or the side airbag deployed. *tc
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado airbags
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 53 complaints about the airbags of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Silverado airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 76,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V178000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado have bad airbags?
The Chevrolet Silverado model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (62 complaints), 2000 (53 complaints) and 2001 (48 complaints).
Other 2000 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Brakes 607Transmission 103Body 94Engine 91Acceleration 83Fuel system 80Suspension 78Steering 73Tires 70Electrical 38Locks 28Visibility 28Seat belts 16Lights 14Seats 12Wheels 12
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