Air bag warning light occasionally started coming on. Took truck to several independent svc places. They said do not have computer reader for airbags. Light started staying on constantly. Took truck to dealers and they said because of liability, the diagnostics are $900 and could run another $1500 or more to fix problem. And, they wanted to keep truck. Truck is used daily for short runs and has a bunch of equipment on it that would have to be removed in order to leave it somewhere. Because of the staggering cost, and the inconvenience of having to off load the truck and not have its use and the lack of places to work on it at all, we have left it alone. I have driven vehicles without airbags over 3 continents and through jungles & all types of terrain over the last 40 years with out ever needing airbags. Now takata makes a safety device that can shoot and kill you -- do I need this? If so, who pays the repair bill?
2004 Chevrolet Silverado: airbag warning light
7 of the 622 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 37,600
- recalls
- 1
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
The airbag warning light has come on for no apparent reason. The gmc dealership has stated that there is no recall associated with this defect, but shouldn't a safety item like your airbag warning light coming on be covered under a lifetime warranty? Just doesn't make sense that this critical safety feature on all newer vehicles should be covered. So does it mean the airbags will not deploy if I'm in an accident, or is it just a malfunctioning dashboard warning light that has come on? I know my model truck is older (2004) but something like this I should think would be covered. Have there been many complaints with this happening in chevy trucks?
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the service air bag light illuminated intermittently. The dealer replaced the modular twice, the air bag, plugs, air bag string and several other components more than 15 times. The contact had the modular underneath the dashboard replaced again and the vehicle will not start. The headlight are working; however, the vehicle will not start. The contact was concerned, and felt that it was a safety issue that the air bag could deploy on its own.the failure mileage was 30000 and the current mileage was 65300.
I recently purchased a used 2004 chev. Silverado pick-up in 7-2005 from a car dealer in our area. Within a short time frame from the purchase the air bag light came on for no apparent reason. I took the truck to the dealer where I purchased it and they advised that it would cost approx. $550.00 to replace an sdm module. I have spoken to several mechanics since and they advised that they have seen this same problem with the chev. Silverado pick-ups driver air bag. I believe that this is a safety issue that should be looked into. I believe that they have a defective coil spring in the air bag system which will not allow the steering wheel airbag to operate. Please check and advise. Thanks.
While driving the air bag light came on , and the computer read out, saying servicing air bag. The consumer took vehicle to the dealer, they placed it on the computer and stated it showed no defects, and warranty has expired. *ak
The air bag light was on after being serviced on three occasions. The air coil, air bag module and module diag sensor sensor were replaced.
Recently while trying to start my truck there was a drivability issues with the powertrain, I had the lock light for the theft deterrent system on the instrument panel come on. The check engine light was also lit. The airbag light for the passenger side wouldn't come on.it read "airbag off" even though there was a passenger seated. The red warning light for the drivers side did not appear to work either.*ak this issue only happened one time.cw
Service bulletins that may apply
- Dual stage passenger air bag used in single stage application
- Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
- Proper use of labor operation code when diagnosis leads to sir passenger presence system replacement
- Air bag lamp on, passenger air bag indicator always reads off, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B0092 set
- Dual stage air bag used in single stage application
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
- Risk
- If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
- Remedy
- Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1‑877‑477‑1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.
Recall number 06V417000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado?
7 of 622 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (1%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
Brake failure 65Harsh shifting 19ABS 17No deployment 17Headlights 10Jerking 9Stalling 9Steering noise 9Adaptive cruise 8Loss of power 8Knocking 7Fire or smoke 7Overheating 7Slipping 7Tire blowout 7Check engine light 6Fuel gauge 6Spongy pedal 6Fuel pump 5
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