2003 Chevrolet Silverado: airbag warning light

Filed Sep 4, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 100,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. The ABS, check engine, and passenger side air bag lights remained illuminated. In addition, the power steering failed. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but a failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2010 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when the air bag warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician suggested replacement of both air bags sensors under the seats. The failure mileage was 75,000. The current mileage was 76,000. Updated 6/1/10 *cn the consumer stated the light comes on occasionally. Updated 06/07/10

Filed Dec 7, 2005 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · MI

Wire short in wires leading to the drivers door and rear door. Wires shorted out behind left kick panel and partially melted the kick panel. No modifications to truck - seems they were installed poorly from the factory. Dealer is charging to fix and replace wires and reprogram the door control module. Shorts caused air bag light to come on - dome lights failed to turn off - left rear window rolled itself down while truck was sitting unoccupied - all power windows failed - battery completely drained.

Filed Sep 15, 2004 · Airbags · 11,000 miles · KS

The air bag light illuminated. The consumer was told the parts were not available.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Airbags · HI

While driving SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer =drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection. But, driver informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.

Filed May 3, 2004 · Airbags · CA

While starting up the vehicle SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection., and the mechanic determined that the control module needed to be replaced, and replaced it. While the vehicle was parked in a garage the air bags deployed on their own. Mechanic replaced the air bags, problem recurred.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · UT · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle was in an accident and rolled over, the consumer stated she must have fallen asleep at the wheel. Neither front driver or passenger air bags deployed. Driver could not recall whether there was pre-impact braking, but assumed so since it was a natural reaction. Both passengers were wearing seat belts, and the air bag warning light was not illuminated at any time prior to the collision. Driver sustained serious injuries, such as broken ribs/ contusions and bruises. The passenger was killed.*ak odi spoke to consumer. The complainant was driving the vehicle and may have fell asleep at the wheel. Husband was most likely a sleep in the passenger's front seat at the time of the crash. The vehicle drifted into opposite lane. The driver upon realization of what was going on over corrected and hit a concrete drain resulting in the vehicle flipping 2 1/2 times. The passenger sustained blunt head trauma according to the death certificate. The complainant stated that the injuries to the passenger were on the top/side. The complainant did not remember the details. The passenger was belted but died instantly from the trauma. The driver did remember if she hit the steering wheel. Cw *ts