Component Record

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 Air Bags Problems

594 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - 65% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage594 complaints

594 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V050000Reported February 5, 2021 - 2,641,272 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,641,272 vehicles across all affected models.

21V052000Reported February 5, 2021 - 557,023 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 557,023 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System91 Unknown Or Other86 Vehicle Structure60 Engine51 Latches, Locks and Linkages37 Brakes29

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.