10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,056 miles

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problem #10

Nov 202023

Silverado 1500

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 - 50 MPH, there was an explosion on the passenger-??s side of the vehicle followed by a cloud of white smoke. The driver's side seat belt had loosened and failed to retract. The contact noticed a message on the instrument panel stating "Service Restraint System" at the time of the explosion. The contact stated that the interior lights and the flashers remained illuminated after the explosion. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home and turn off and then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the canister for the air bag had exploded; however, the air bag had not deployed along with the canister. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the Takata Recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 118,000.

- Waterloo, NY, USA

problem #9

Feb 152023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The control module for the passenger side air bag failed. A warning light depicting the air bag was continuously displayed until the module was replaced According to the dealer service department, the air bag would fail to deploy with this failure.

- Walworth , WI, USA

problem #8

Sep 122022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Airbags Warning lite are on. Mileage at time taken to dealship 91007, I-€™m original owner Service restraints message is on-airbag lite is on dealer states that airbags will not deploy Took to Chevy dealership on 9/21/2022 they stated that parts are not available No police or insurance is involved Messages and warning lite appeared on 9/12/2022 I have contacted BBB, attorneys to no prevail localfile:///var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/EF16A78A-305C-483C-8347-7E0E72C70EF0/Library/Caches/Attachments/2fb3cd85d5fa9fe6b12261cbc8d5f5ba/IMG_2558.jpg

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #7

Feb 062023

Silverado 1500

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at 80 MPH the steering wheel became stiff and the vehicle would not brake without any warning. The contact desperately pressed on the brake pedal but the vehicle would not brake, causing the contact to be struck by another vehicle on the driver's side. No one was injured and no major damage to none of the vehicles. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a loss. All the air bags deploy but the front driver side. The manufacturer was not unable to reach them. The failure mileage was 69,000.

- Saint Anne, IL, USA

problem #6

Feb 062023

Silverado 1500

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH the steering wheel became stiff and the vehicle would not brake without any warning. The contact desperately press on the brake pedal but the vehicle would not brake, causing the contact to be struck from another vehicle on driver side. No one was injured and no major damages to none of the vehicle. A police report was file. The vehicle was towed and deemed loss. All the air bags deploy but the front driver side. The manufacturer was not unable to reach them. The failure mileage was 69,000.

- Saint Anne, IL, USA

problem #5

Jul 012022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I have had intermittent warnings on the dash that would pop up and disappear after a few seconds. It said -€œSafety Restraint System-€. Now the warning is on continuously and the horn no longer works. I had the codes scanned at a local shop and I was told a code pops up saying -€œB0013-04 Steering wheel airbag deployment loop stage 2- High resistance-€ I am worried the bag will not deploy in the case of a wreck. The vehicle has under 25,000 miles on the odometer. It is over 3 years of age so I worry it will not be under warranty.

- Splendora , TX, USA

problem #4

Apr 252022

Silverado 1500

  • 66,556 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the restraint service warning message was displayed and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with an air bag defect that showed the air bag was deployed. The dealer replaced the air grille shutter and informed the contact that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,556.

- Pahrump, NV, USA

problem #3

Oct 302021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
On Saturday the check engine light came on then Sunday it flashed service restraint system soon dash lights came on clicked and lights stayed on about a memory then went off truck wouldn-€™t start on Sunday night no lights on dash worked

- Big Cabin, OK, USA

problem #2

Nov 042019

Silverado 1500

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact struck a deer without warning. The vehicle filled up with smoke. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and his son sustained minor injuries to the chest and stomach, and bruises to the chin. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The contact managed to drive the vehicle back to his residence. Palm Chevrolet (2300 sw college rd, ocala, fl 34471, (352) 629-8011) was contacted to schedule diagnostic testing. The front bumper was damaged. The insurance company was contacted and informed the contact to have the dealer provide a repair estimate. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Silver Spring, FL, USA

problem #1

Apr 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 18,000 miles
The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash and ended up in a river embankment. The vehicle was totaled and towed away. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt pretensioners failed. The contact sustained a broken back and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 18,000.

- Calhoun, LA, USA