2010 Chevrolet Silverado Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 13%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,216miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, 13% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,216 miles. 1 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.
“Noticed a crack on dashboard next to the upper left corner of the passenger side airbag. A few weeks later noticed another crack in the dashboard next to the lower left corner of the passenger side airbag. My concern that if the airbag deploys it could be punctured by the sharp edges of one of these cracks. Would like it replaced at no cost to me due to faulty design.”
NHTSA complaint #10577761, filed 2014-04, 40,000 miles“The dash is cracked on the passenger side next to the top left corner next to the passenger air bag panel. My fear is if this air bag is deployed shards of plastic will become shrapnel and injure my front seat passenger.”
NHTSA complaint #10643496, filed 2014-10, 58,000 miles“My son was driving my newly purchased 2010 chevy Silverado 1500 z71 offroad vehicle. He had pulled off the roadway momentarily, and upon pulling back onto the pavement and beginning to get up to speed, the side curtain air bags deployed and the vehicle shut down. He was able to restart it and drove about 50 feet when it shut down again. Of course, all the components to the air bags were in the cabin and he jumped out of the truck where he was stopped and was able to look over the situation. He contacted me and since he was only 31/2 miles from our home, I drove to the location. …”
NHTSA complaint #10748110, filed 2015-08, 52,433 miles“The vehicle has been in for repairs several times (3 -4 times in the last 3 years) due to faulty parts or connections related to the air bag system. The previous repairs were related to air bag components in the passenger seat. The service air bag light is again on and the problem this time has not been diagnosed.”
NHTSA complaint #10689502, filed 2015-02, 68,000 miles“Letter from congressman wittman on behalf of constituent re airbags that did not deploy. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. The consumer was involved in an accident. As a result, she sustained a brain injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10649152, filed 2014-10Related service bulletins
- 10112537Nov 2, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B0081 in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module…
- 10112536Nov 2, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B0081 in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module…
Air 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 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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