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2002 Chevrolet Silverado Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado has 46 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Brakes
904
Engine
133
Powertrain
96
Steering
84
Structure
54
Tires
51
Electrical
50
Fuel System
48
Suspension
48
Airbags
46
Visibility
34
Other
32
Speed Control
23
Seat Belts
17
Lights
14
Latches & Locks
9
Seats
8
Wheels
5

46

Complaints

0

Recalls

36

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 17, 2023AIR BAGSHad a front end collision going 65 miles per hour. Air bag never deployed
Oct 18, 2021AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 5-10 MPH, the air...
Nov 3, 2020AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRO...
Jan 9, 2018AIR BAGSVEHICLE WAS TRAVELING DOWN A STATE HIGHWAY WHEN IT WENT OFF THE ROAD, DOWN A SHORT EMBANKMENT, HIT A...
Aug 6, 2015AIR BAGSON THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:20 PM NATCHEZ RAILWAY EMPLOYEES [XXX] WERE ATTEMPTING...
Jan 16, 2015AIR BAGSI T-BONED A MINI VAN THAT FAILED TO TO YIELD ON A TURN AT 35 MPH, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Aug 23, 2014AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHEN THE PASSENGER ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND...
Aug 2, 2014AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WH...
Jul 26, 2014AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESI OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN A 3...
Jun 2, 2014AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESAFTER EXITING THE OFF RAMP OF I264 IN PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA I SPED UP TO APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND APP...
Oct 21, 2013AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)DRIVING ON ROADWAY AND HIT A CONCRETE MAIL BOX AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY HAD SURGERY ON MY LEFT ARM BRO...
Jan 31, 2012AIR BAGS2002 CHEVY TRUCK 2500. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENT IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG FAILURE DURING A CR...
Sep 27, 2010AIR BAGSON SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 WHILE DRIVING A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP MY HUSBAND RAN OFF THE RO...
Feb 3, 2009AIR BAGSI HIT SOMEONE ALMOST DIRECTLY HEAD ON GOING ABOUT 50 MPH AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF. *TR
Oct 13, 2008AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A DEER AND...
Nov 29, 2007AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CO...
Apr 2, 2007AIR BAGSEMPLOYEE WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE, HAD TO BRAKE HARD TO AVOID TRAFFIC, AND WAS STRUCK IN REAR...
May 2, 2006AIR BAGSWHILE RUNNING AN ERRAND AT LUNCH AN 18 YR. OLD BOY CAME ACROSS 2 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO DO A U-TURN RIG...
Jul 5, 2005AIR BAGSDT: CONTACT STATES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THERE WAS A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, ...
Mar 24, 2005AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSA PIECE OF FURNITURE WAS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO...

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