10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 1
Average Mileage:
103,651 miles

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problem #70

Nov 302023

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • miles
Air bag light on, light on gear shift real dim

- Borger, TX, USA

problem #69

Sep 012023

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • miles
Air bag impact sensor under radiator cracked and is no bad

- Manhattan , KS, USA

problem #68

Jul 162021

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 281,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, he lost control of the vehicle due to losing consciousness. The vehicle left the roadway and went airborne and crashed with a road sign landing in a field. None of the airbags deployed and only the seatbelt lap belt tensioned not the shoulder strap. The contact sustained injuries such as several lacerations across the face and inside the mouth, and broken L1 vertebrae. The contact mentioned he fractured the steering wheel with his face during the impact. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a local lot then towed again to the contacts insurance lot where it was awaiting a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 281,000.

- Republic, MO, USA

problem #67

Aug 052020

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 156,782 miles
The service air bag soon light came on months before the national recall was announced. It is still on, yet my 2005 is not included in the recall. How am I supposed to get my truck through state inspection with that light on? it should be included in the recall.

- Dover, DE, USA

problem #66

Dec 152020

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • miles
Giving me a message that says service air bag. Also having problems with instrument panel lights fading out.

- Florence, AL, USA

problem #65

Nov 042017

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 64,000 miles
I have had a "service air bag" light on for several years now. I have owned the truck since new and it has never been in an accident. From what I have heard it is a driver's side airbag connection issue and if there is an accident the airbag won't activate. After reading about the recall on the 2007 models on up I was surprised and disappointed that my year is not involved in that recall as it sounds like the same safety defect. Mileage on my truck is only 81,000 miles. The truck was stationary and just started when the light first came on and it's been on ever since.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #64

Dec 052019

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 150,000 miles
The airbag warning light stays on. Anytime the engine is running.

- Minneola, FL, USA

problem #63

Feb 012019

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 49,970 miles
Low mileage 2005 truck. At just under 50,000 miles passenger airbag dash light came on (Nov. 2018). Performed protocol according to manual and it turned off. Came back on same day after moving passenger seat to clean. Dealership in missoula Montana claimed needed passenger airbag replacement, cost over $800. Admitted not a problem mechanically that would affect the truck if did not replace. After reading on this site the reliability of the air bags in this truck, not worth it to me. Mileage today March 2019 little under 51,000.

- St. Regis, MT, USA

problem #62

Jan 012019

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #61

Aug 092018

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While starting the vehicle, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. While driving, the radio, air conditioner, and instrument panel gauges stopped operating. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and checked the vehicle. While driving, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact called price Kia (1390 richmond rd, charlottesville, va 22911, (833) 394-8325) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 20,000.

- Gordonsville, VA, USA

problem #60

Jul 122018

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 169,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact called the local dealer (rosner Chevrolet, 800 S harbor city blvd, melbourne, fl 32901, (321) 345-9660) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 169,000.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #59

Jan 012017

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 51,000 miles
Light comes on which reads "check passenger air bag". this light comes on when vehicle is started and then remains illuminated until the engine is shut off. Various dealerships and vehicle repair shops have indicated that parts for the air bags are faulty and need to be replaced. These same repair locations have indicated that the air bags will not activate in case of a accident.

- Munford, TN, USA

problem #58

Nov 152016

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • miles
This truck has been garaged since new. Never been in an accident. A few weeks ago the service airbag message came on. I don't believe I should have to fork out money for something that should last the life of the truck.

- Morristown, TN, USA

problem #57

Jun 302016

Silverado 1500 Hybrid 4WD 8-cyl

  • 2,092,245 miles
When I purchased my truck the dealership promised to have it fixed, I then went to the nc dmv who handles vehicle. I had been receiving the runaround from everyone. I am sure it has been in a flood that I was not informed about due to all the rust underneath the vehicle. When I purchased it was stationary at a private dealership in a city next to a highway.

- Grandy, NC, USA

problem #56

Sep 062016

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes failed to operate. The contact crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Peotone, IL, USA

problem #55

Feb 112016

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 120,000 miles
Takata inflators stationary and in motion.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #54

Jul 012015

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 65,000 miles
The service airbag light came on and stays on the milage was about 65000 miles its looks to me like this is a common problem with this truck it is a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 ls, you would think Chevrolet would fix this problem.

- Evarts, KY, USA

problem #53

Nov 112014

Silverado 1500 Hybrid 4WD 8-cyl

  • 135,000 miles
The air bag warning came on disabling drivers air bag. After checking this out I found this was a real common problem in this age Silverado. Problem is a sensor that cost 400$ to repair at dealer. If this is a common problem shouldn't GM fix the defect at their cost" how many owners of this age truck opt not to have this defect fixed due to cost" this endangers owners and passengers and GM should be liable. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Defuniak Springs, FL, USA

problem #52

Jul 222015

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 163,000 miles
Front to rear 5 car collision, causing me to hit a vehicle and then a high curb and drainage grate, front damage to my truck is severe and my truck will require over $8,000, my insurance company will probably call the truck a total loss...my airbags did not deploy.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #51

Jun 142015

Silverado 1500 Hybrid

  • 107,000 miles
Vehicle was sold which was believed to be an illegal California safety inspections had for three months driveshaft flew off of vehicle a week after purchasing dealer ship fix but but a driveshaft that was to short for the vehicle which was the reason for the incident second incident cause collision into brick wall because vehicle lost steering believed to be cause by safety issues dealership retired to pass off as an "as is " vehicle air bags did not deploy

- Victorville, CA, USA

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