2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 17%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,184miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 17% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,184 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dash board on my silverado is cracked in 4 different places. Two on the air bag side and two on the drivers side. They have been getting worse with time. They seem to just keep growing.”
NHTSA complaint #11326250, filed 2020-05, 70,000 miles“Takata recall, over year ago have called anchorage car dealer 3 times to fix but they keep telling me they don't have parts and don't know when they will receive. We live 200 miles from a dealer the diag. Module also has recall would like both fixed at same time so when will parts be in for airbags. Truck is in use so I need fixed please.”
NHTSA complaint #10862001, filed 2016-04“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that he had the vehicle repaired under NHTSA Campaign 21V051000 (Air Bags) however when he retrieved the vehicle the air bag warning light was illuminated and a warning message to the service air bag soon was displayed. The contact stated that before the repair he had no issues with the air bag or warning lights. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that the air bag was already replaced. The contact stated that he was informed that he was responsible for any additional repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11453454, filed 2022-02, 79,184 miles“Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V051000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11435924, filed 2021-10“Dashboard in the truck has two stress cracks one by the air bag and another one above the speedometer. That dashboard is very poor quality and should be recalled by general motors.”
NHTSA complaint #11390564, filed 2021-01Related recalls
- 21V051000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2012, Tahoe 2012, Suburban 2012 +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 2500 2010–2014, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 17 | 10% |
| 2014 | 6 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 9 | 17% |
| 2011 | 40 | 38% |
| 2010 | 6 | 29% |
| 2009 | 24 | 39% |
| 2008 | 106 | 56% |
| 2007 | 87 | 43% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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.
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