10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
16 / 1
Average Mileage:
39,761 miles

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problem #75

Jul 312023

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Airbag and steering wheel problems. Neither driver's nor passenger's airbag deployed in a major crash. Our truck was hit by a fully loaded dump truck, speed unknown. Our driver had "mustang sign, " bruising to chest. Passenger had seatbelt bruising. No warning lights or other indication was present to indicate that there was any problem with the airbags. We are the original owners and there was no previous use of, nor work done on the airbags. Steering wheel collapsed onto driver's legs, which we were told is common for adjustable steering wheels. Vehicle was totaled and is at junk yard. We have requested the collision report and can provide upon request.

- Shelton, WA, USA

problem #74

Mar 082023

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • miles
2008 Chevrolet 1500. Consumer writes in regard to passenger side airbag inflation issue and severe rusting to the entire frame. The consumer is requesting the truck to be repaired/replaced or providing a truck where this problem does not exist.

- Millersburg, KY, USA

problem #73

May 312022

Silverado 3500

  • 240,000 miles
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's and passenger's air bags deployed without warning, causing the front windshield to explode and damage the passenger's side dashboard. There was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the air bags to deploy. The contact was not injured; however, his fiancée, who was a passenger, had bruises on her knees, legs, and arms, as well as burns and cuts on her legs. No medical attention was received. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V746000 (Air Bags) associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #72

Jun 072020

Silverado 3500

  • 108,000 miles
The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated her son was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle went off the roadway and hit a tree on the front end on the passenger side. The driver's side airbag deployed, however, the passenger side air bag did not. The contact recently received a recall letter from the manufacturer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that her son did not remember any warning lights being illuminated. The contact's son sustained back injuries and neck injuries as well as lacerations to his brows and forehead and eyes. The police arrived on the scene and wrote an incident report. The contact's son was driven to seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and declared a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

- Litchfield, MN, USA

problem #71

Jun 302020

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an unknown rate, he fell asleep behind the wheel and hit a tree. The passenger-side air bag did not deploy upon impact; the contact stated that was uncertain if any other airbags were deployed in the crash. The police were called and a police report was filed. The contact's son was not injured and did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was towed from the scene by her insurance provider to an independent mechanic. The contact recently received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (AIRBAGS) which she linked to the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had been destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Litchfield, MN, USA

problem #70

Jul 022021

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • 150 miles
2008 Chevrolet Silverado C1500. Consumer writes in regards to airbag sfety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.

- Shelby Twp, MI, USA

problem #69

Jun 072021

Silverado 3500

  • 89,000 miles
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the service air bag light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the service air bag warning light was not related to the recall and the dealer informed the contact that he would need to pay for the air bag repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

- Billerica, MA, USA

problem #68

Feb 272021

Silverado 3500

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, when he fell asleep and crashed into a pillar. The contact stated the air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained neck injuries but did not seek medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repairs. A dealer was not contacted. The VIN was associated to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (AIR BAG). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

- Mansfield, TX, USA

problem #67

May 282016

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While reversing, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off and the service air bags and pass lock sensor illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Terry thompson Chevrolet (1402 us-98, daphne, al 36526, (251) 626-0631) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Spanish Fort, AL, USA

problem #66

Mar 022018

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Cox Chevrolet in bradenton Florida is refusing to fix the recalled item on my truck

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #65

Oct 162015

Silverado 3500

  • 66,558 miles
Dash has severely cracked. If air bag was to deploy, the hard plastic of the cracked dash could very likely injure occupants within the vehicle. While driving down smooth roadway, we started hearing cracking noises and found the dash cracking.

- Sutherland, VA, USA

problem #64

Feb 072015

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V324000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #63

Nov 062016

Silverado 3500

  • miles
"takata recall" - was notified about the recall on July 2015 and still waiting for the replacement. As of November 5, 2016 it says parts to repair your vehicle are not currently available.

- Parrish, FL, USA

problem #62

May 202014

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V324000 (air bags). The dealer was unable to determine when the manufacturer would supply the remedy and parts for the recall repair for over two years. The manufacturer was contacted several times, but was unable to provide a time frame to provide a solution. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Thorndale, TX, USA

problem #61

Jul 012015

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Takata recall received recall notice in July 2015 contacted GM dealer ship and was told no parts available they would contact us when the parts came in. Called on 3/23/2016 and got the same story from the dealership again. We have 5-1 ton trucks and drive all across the U.S. this truck involved in the recall we made it a shop truck for local runs only untill this recall gets fixed.

- Warren, PA, USA

problem #60

Jun 172016

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V324000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Martinsville, IN, USA

problem #59

Jun 172016

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V324000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 08/16/16 updated 08/17/16.

- Martinsville, IN, USA

problem #58

Jul 012015

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V324000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lanesboro, IA, USA

problem #57

Jul 212015

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V324000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Odessen, TX, USA

problem #56

Jun 012015

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V324000 (air bags); however, the remedy or parts for the recall were not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bulverde, TX, USA

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