2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 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.
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500. The contact stated that the service air bag warning light illuminated before being notified of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10893412, filed 2016-08“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, upon contacting the dealer, he was informed that the remedy may cause the dashboard to crack. The contact was then informed that he had to sign a waiver to ensure that the dealer would not be held responsible for any damages to vehicle. The manufacturer was then notified of the issue and confirmed that the dealer would not be held responsible for any cracks or damages to the dashboard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11424343, filed 2021-07“Railroad hyrail vehicle equipped, after market, with hyrail wheel assemblies which allow the vehicle to operate on railroad tracks. Once hyrail (flanged) wheels are retracted, the vehicle is operated over the highways and public roads like any other vehicle. On 10/9/12 near fairview, paa railroad employee was operating vehicle on the railroad tracks when it struck a standing equipment at approx. 15 MPH. Airbags did not deploy. Concern is that the installation of hyrail wheel assemblies might be impacting the airbag sensor. The hyrail wheel assemblies extend approx. …”
NHTSA complaint #10483791, filed 2012-11Related recalls
- 21V050000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2009–2011, Tahoe 2007–2011, GMC Yukon 2007–2011 +11 more
- 21V052000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2009, Tahoe 2007–2009, GMC Yukon 2007–2009 +11 more
- 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 3500 2009–2010, 2013, Tahoe 2009–2010, 2013, GMC Sierra 1500 2009–2010, 2013 +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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 20% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
| 2012 | 4 | 17% |
| 2011 | 10 | 34% |
| 2009 | 3 | 30% |
| 2008 | 14 | 45% |
| 2007 | 12 | 31% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
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