2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 10%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 10% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“We have been calling and trying to get this recall taken care of. Every time we call they never have the parts and will let us know . Its getting frustrating getting these notices from different sources and not being able to take care of it. Please help us to het this done by directing us to a repair shop that has the parts available.”
NHTSA complaint #11685998, filed 2025-09“On 9/20/2026 all of the roof-rail (side-curtain) airbag inflators spontaneously ruptured and deployed with explosive force while the vehicle was stationary. The event was triggered solely by shutting the vehicle's driver’s side door hard. There was absolutely no collision, impact, or external force applied to the vehicle that would justify a normal airbag deployment. The inflator body split tearing through the interior headliner. …”
NHTSA complaint #11770663, filed 2026-10“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. While driving 25 MPH making a right turn, the front passenger, front driver, and rear driver side door air bags deployed without warning or impact. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the dealer cut the air bags out. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,650.”
NHTSA complaint #10971621, filed 2017-04, 71,650 miles“The contact's father owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact's father received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated on September 13, 2021, while his father was driving 5 mph over a pothole, the driver’s and passenger’s side front roof rail air bags deployed inadvertently. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated after the failure. The contact stated no one was injured or needed medical attention. No police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11432745, filed 2021-09, 146,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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 are not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11438627, filed 2021-10Related recalls
- 21V504000Jul 1, 2021General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2015–2016, GMC Sierra 1500 2015–2016, Sierra 2500 2015–2016 +3 more
- 20V736000Nov 25, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2015, GMC Sierra 1500 2015–2016, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2015–2016 +3 more
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 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
58 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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