1995 Chevrolet Silverado Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado, 4% of the 263 complaints for this model year. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I had a wreck in my 1995 Chevrolet Silverado. It totaled my truck. The air bag did not deploy. I called Chevrolet and they came out to investigate and never did anything about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10064393, filed 2004-04“When driving a frontal impact occurred, seat and belt did not hold. Also, the air bag sensor was cracked, and the air bag did not deploy. Dealer contacted and they will not remedy the problem. Do not have the appropriate information on the product to remedy the problem. Driver was injured, and out of work. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #833098, filed 1999-01“Dt: contact s had an automobile accident three months ago. While driving at 45 MPH a dog ran across contact's vehicle and it hit a tree. Most of the damage was done right in the middle of the car. The upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. Did not think the passenger's side has an air bag because of the year of the car. He was the only one in the car at the time. The contact sustained an injury. He cut his tongue. He has not talked to a dealer or the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10138559, filed 2005-10“Was traveling 30mph on slippery road and snow blowing. Had noticed a red light, but was not able to stop. Hit a grain hauler. Upon impact, driver's side air bag failed to deploy. Insurance company has not inspected vehicle. Driver received emergency room treatment for bruised sternam.”
NHTSA complaint #878247, filed 2001-01“Seat frame failed, reported to mfr on 12/9/2002 rep said that no other incidences had been reported. (not true) dealership where I received estimate for repair ($315.00) said that this is a very common repair (estimated at two per day at one time). Dt”
NHTSA complaint #770681, filed 2002-12Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 40% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 11 | 17% |
| 2012 | 15 | 22% |
| 2011 | 13 | 17% |
| 2010 | 8 | 13% |
| 2009 | 16 | 21% |
| 2008 | 62 | 38% |
| 2007 | 40 | 22% |
| 2006 | 11 | 6% |
| 2005 | 28 | 9% |
| 2004 | 31 | 5% |
| 2003 | 21 | 3% |
| 2002 | 30 | 4% |
| 2001 | 48 | 5% |
| 2000 | 53 | 4% |
| 1999 | 33 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 11 | 6% |
| 1995 | 10 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado
148 complaintsSeats
34 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado
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.
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