10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
44 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
39 / 1
Average Mileage:
16,919 miles

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problem #44

Aug 102007

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 128,000 miles
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 updated 02/01/08

- Pocasset, MA, USA

problem #43

Jun 172005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles
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.

- Boyne , MI, USA

problem #42

Jul 012005

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles
Air bags did not deploy upon impact

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

problem #41

Mar 192005

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,977 miles
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.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #40

May 062005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles
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.

- Surprise, AZ, USA

problem #39

Mar 082005

Silverado 3500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Decatur, TX, USA

problem #38

Jan 112005

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Air bag failed to deploy, after minor side impact. 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.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #37

Dec 232004

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles
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.

- Luck, WI, USA

problem #36

Nov 022004

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving at 25-30 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Recall 02V178000 was issued. Manufacturer was not willing to assist the consumer.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #35

Aug 072004

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles
Consumer complained about air bag failure. On two separate occasions vehicle was involved in a crash. In first crash vehicle was struck at the right fender area at 75-80 mph and neither air bag deployed. In second crash vehicle was struck from the driver's side at 50 mph, and neither air bag deployed. Consumer would like NHTSA to explain these issues.

- Springhill, LA, USA

problem #34

Jun 222004

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
While driving 45-55 mph consumer's vehicle was rear-end by a tractor trailer. Pushing consumer's vehicle off road and into a ditch, front end first. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Both the driver and the passenger sustained injuries. The driver injured his neck, back, hips and pelvis. The passenger injured her right shoulder, chest, back and hips.

- Fort Valley, GA, USA

problem #33

Sep 282003

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I rearended a vehicle that was sitting still in the middle of the road, I was traveling about 40-45 mph, and neither air bag deployed. I was shifted in the vehicle and have knee and back problems.

- Paducah, KY, USA

problem #32

Oct 212003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Air bags did not deploy when vehicle struck a tree head on. Vehicle was traveling at 40 mph. Driver was injured.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #31

Jul 172003

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While driving at 45mph consumer had a front collision, and neither of the front bags deployed.

- Florence, AL, USA

problem #30

Jun 162003

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 40 mph and none of the air bags deployed upon impact. Driver impacted the steering wheel, and driver's side seat belt didn't retract.

- Detroit Lakes, MN, USA

problem #29

Jan 262003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,473 miles
Air bags failed to deploy from frontal impact during motor vehicle accident

- Sheffield Lake, OH, USA

problem #28

Feb 112003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Air bags failed to deploy in a collision, resulting in a fatality.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #27

Dec 102002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While driving at 75 mph, vehicle's airbag failed to deploy and or to record any information. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #26

Nov 062002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Vehicle was in a front collison and none of the air bags deployed upon impact. None of the occupants in the vehicle were seriously injured at time of the accident.

- Fruitland, ID, USA

problem #25

Sep 282002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Consumer was traveling around a curve, consumer suddenly lost control of vehicle. Consumer states vehicle slammed into a tree and none of the airbags deployed.

- W. Lake, OH, USA

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