2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 34%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 34% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Takata recall: I have asked the dealer to replace the dangerous airbags five or six times in the past year & a half as well as telephoning gmc corporate office twice. They keep telling me they don't have the replacement airbags. Consequently, they leave me, my family & passengers in danger of severe injury or death. How can I force them to replace the airbags?”
NHTSA complaint #11040961, filed 2017-10, 45,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owned a 2011 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500. While driving 70 MPH, the contact lost consciousness and crashed into several trees. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was taken to the hospital to receive medical attention. The contact sustained three broken ribs. The vehicle was totaled and towed by the police to a towing lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 170,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11195012, filed 2019-04, 170,000 miles“Received letter from GM july 2016 about recall. Called dealership that sold me the vehicle. They said, GM has not come up with a repair yet. The dealership would call to set up repair appointment once they know of repair and parts on hand. Called dealership 10/26/2017 still no clue about repair procedure or parts. They will call once repair is known. Why isn't this safety issue fixed yet?”
NHTSA complaint #11040083, filed 2017-10“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11427687, filed 2021-08“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the contact was informed by the dealer that 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 notified of the issue and confirmed that the remedy was not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11423955, filed 2021-07Related 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
- 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 3500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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