2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 83about this part
- Share
- 27%of 302 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 83 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 27% of the 302 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Truck was hit on front driver side by another vehicle. The frame was bent and the left side was also damaged. Airbags were released. Front tires were damaged. This occurred on july 9, 2020. Insurance and repair company are trying to fix it with other parts. I was in motion on a side street and a speeding vehicle that I did not see hit me.”
NHTSA complaint #11342790, filed 2020-08, 65,000 miles“My dash cracked straight line above and attached to airbag, wasn't there, next day it was,nov 2016 38,000 mi. Called dealership(s) and I called GM/chev support and they said since it was no longer under warranty and there was no recall I would have to pay for it...I expressed my concerns as a huge safety issue and obvious defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11120556, filed 2018-08, 38,000 miles“On 1/22/2016, I was involved in a front end collision while making a left turn onto a major street. The vehicle I collided with approximate speed was 35mph when the collision occurred!!! The smell of gun powder was through out my vehicle. Also the service air bag warning light was flashing on my dash board. None of the factory air bags deployed during the front end collision!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10821876, filed 2016-01, 13,000 miles“Got in my truck one morning and noticed two large cracks in my dashboard. Vehicle had been stationary and in the garage the night prior. One right above the instrument cluster on the driver side, running all the way to the windshield. The other is adjacent to the passenger airbag. I'm afraid that if the airbag deploys it could send plastic shards flying, which could potentially cause serious injury.”
NHTSA complaint #11035531, filed 2017-10, 44,000 miles“Upon wiping my dashboard with a dry cloth(never used any products to clean, or treat the dashboard area) and I do not park vechile in direct sunlight .... I noticed 4 to 5 cracks in the dashboard area of both drivers side and passengers side...most concerning... That 2 of the cracks are around the passanger air bag located on the passenger side dashboard...this is unacceptable as a consumer of GM and a chevy silverado who purchased a vechile thats priced above $45,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11035411, filed 2017-10, 57,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V053000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009–2010, 2013, Tahoe 2009–2010, 2013, GMC Sierra 1500 2009–2010, 2013 +11 more
- 21V054000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2010–2013, Cadillac Escalade 2010–2014, Chevrolet Tahoe 2010–2014 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 8 | 1% |
| 2021 | 20 | 2% |
| 2020 | 11 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 | 15 | 3% |
| 2017 | 30 | 4% |
| 2016 | 18 | 2% |
| 2015 | 66 | 6% |
| 2014 | 47 | 3% |
| 2013 | 83 | 27% |
| 2012 | 59 | 27% |
| 2011 | 306 | 54% |
| 2010 | 197 | 54% |
| 2009 | 231 | 52% |
| 2008 | 594 | 65% |
| 2007 | 479 | 56% |
| 2006 | 24 | 7% |
| 2005 | 51 | 10% |
| 2004 | 34 | 4% |
| 2003 | 21 | 3% |
| 2002 | 14 | 3% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 31 | 5% |
| 1999 | 19 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 16 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
105 complaintsBody and structure
75 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology