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2003 Chevrolet Silverado Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado has 46 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

Brakes
947
Electrical
396
Steering
165
Powertrain
116
Engine
84
Fuel System
54
Speed Control
50
Suspension
48
Other
47
Airbags
46
Tires
44
Structure
39
Visibility
24
Seat Belts
18
Lights
14
Wheels
9
Seats
8
Latches & Locks
8

46

Complaints

0

Recalls

27

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 15, 2023AIR BAGSWhen starting vehicle , after initial dash lights times out, I now get an AIRBAG 9malfunction light)...
Jan 28, 2019AIR BAGSEMAIL FROM CONGRESSMAN SCHNEIDER ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENT REGARDING TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. *LD *...
Sep 10, 2018AIR BAGSAT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION, THE SUBJECT VEHICLE HAS A 'SERVICE AIR BAG' MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT...
Jul 2, 2018AIR BAGSAIR BAD SERVICE LIGHT IS GOING ON. PLUGGED IN COMPUTER AND IT STATED THAT THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR IS...
Nov 1, 2017AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 800 (NA). WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE AIR BAG WA...
Oct 24, 2017AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL, I CONTACTED HERNDON CHEVROLET AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. ...
Sep 15, 2015AIR BAGSHAD TO REMOVE SEAT FOR REPAIRS. WHEN SEAT REPLACED RED SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON AND MESSAGE...
Jul 25, 2014AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING T 30...
May 8, 2014AIR BAGSTRUCK COLIDED WITH GUARD RAIL. BOUNCED OFF, HIT VEHICLE 1, THEN INTO VEHICLE 2 THEN STOPPED AFTER HI...
Nov 14, 2013AIR BAGSI HIT A DEER HEAD ON AND TOTALED MY SILVERADO. I HIT IT AT 55 MPH AND NEITHER OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY...
Jul 25, 2012AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO ANOTH...
Jul 2, 2012AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEH...
Dec 23, 2011AIR BAGSHIT IN REAR OF DRIVER SIDE CORNER OF BED AND SENT TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH F...
Oct 30, 2011AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MP...
Feb 14, 2011AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL AIR BAG LIG...
Mar 5, 2010AIR BAGSSERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE A WIRING HARNESS WAS R...
Feb 20, 2010AIR BAGSTL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE AIRBAG ...
Dec 4, 2009AIR BAGS2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4-WD, SPUN IN "BLACK ICE", THEN STRUCK CONCRETE HIGHWAY BARRIER HEAD-ON AN...
Dec 1, 2009AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN TH...
Jul 7, 2009AIR BAGSMY DAUGHTER HAD A WRECK IN HER VECHICLE AND THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR

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