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2011 Chevrolet Traverse: airbag warning light

15 of the 608 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
45,000
recalls
2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 17 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Airbag warning light by model year

What owners say

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Airbags · 142,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact also stated that the passenger air bag warning indicator remained in the off position while the seat was occupied. The contact reached out to the manufacturer, but was unable to speak with a representative. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · MO

Out of no where my air bag lights came on. The sensor in the passenger seat isnt detecting weight and stays off all the time now, also my service airbag light is on for the driver as well. I am also having power steering issues as well. My power steering fluid is full, no leaks but the steering is hard to turn. Had the steering pump checked and was told nothing was wrong with it. My last issue is with the speakers they cut in and cut out all the time and nine times out of ten I only have my tweeters for sound. Very disappointed with chevy right now.

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Airbags, Lights · HI

My 2011 chevrolet traverse just started to have the airbag light on the dashboard go on and stay on. This vehicle has not been in an accident of any kind. ''tis vehicle currently only has 32,000 miles. Hardly driven. Well taken cared for.

Filed Dec 16, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · OK

Takata recall, air bag warning light comes on when its cold outside, recall number 14v266, fuel gauge stops working when its cold outside, passenger side window does not role up with the driver side controls.

Filed Oct 11, 2018 · Airbags · NC

Takata recall. Airbag light is on, passenger side airbag is not workong

Filed Jul 31, 2018 · Airbags · VA

The airbag warning light turns off and on. Sometimes doesn't go off at all unless I hit a bump. I have done some research and found that there was a recall on the aire bag and recall number is 14030. I called gmc about this recall and they told me they did not see any recalls for my vehicle but advised me to take the recall number to the dealership and see if it can be fixed at no charge to me. I did not receive a letter in the mail about this recall. I can't getc a passing state inspection unless this problem is fixed.

Filed Mar 18, 2017 · Airbags · TX

Service air bag light came on and displays on my dashboard. Was told the seat module was bad and needed to be replaced at a cost of $1,271.00 who would think this goes bad and costs this much too replace. This is the first gm car I ever had this issue with and I have owned quite a few over the last 20+ years.

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Airbags · 86,000 miles · TN

Service airbag light comes on for passenger seat. Seat pressure sensor malfunctioning, doesn't recognize passenger.

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Airbags · 66,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for an air bag recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated after the recall repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the passengar side impact sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 36,020 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the service air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that an unknown part of the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,020.

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Airbags · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated to service the air bags. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags). The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 45,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated while waiting at a traffic light, a vehicle crashed into the rear end and pushed the vehicle into an intersection. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain her. The contact sustained injuries to the chest, knee and a fractured hand. The police report was filed. The contact also stated that the air bag light illuminated three times prior to the failure however, the dealer was not able to duplicate the failure and as a temporary remedy reset the light. The contact also later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v118000 (air bag). The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure was 45,000.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Air bags: critical fastenersReported April 8, 2021 · 108 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.

Recall number 21V246000 · Recall details

Air bags: side/windowReported March 17, 2014 · 1,176,407 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk
Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet owners at 1‑866‑694‑6546, Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000, and GMC owners at 1‑866‑996‑9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.

Recall number 14V118000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse airbag light

Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?

15 of 608 owner complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse (2%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2014.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?

There are 2 recalls and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

Loss of power 82Check engine light 64Power steering loss 37Engine failure 33Stalling 28Whining noise 24Steering lock-up 19Grinding brakes 17Overheating 13ABS 12Knocking 12Wipers 11Misfire 8Won't start 8Seat belt 7Steering noise 7No deployment 6Fire or smoke 6Fuel gauge 6Headlights 5Jerking 5Oil consumption 5Shudder 5

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