How many airbag complaints does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2021 Silverado 1500, making up about 2% of its 825 total complaints for the model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Yes. Recall 21V495000, reported July 1, 2021, covers a front driver's side airbag module that may be missing metal tabs securing the plastic cover. Dealers inspect and replace the airbag free of charge if needed.

Do owners report airbags failing to deploy in crashes?

Yes. Multiple sample complaints describe airbags not deploying during front, head-on, or side-impact collisions, including one that resulted in 8 injuries across the reported incidents and 10 crashes total.

At what mileage do airbag problems tend to occur on the 2021 Silverado 1500?

The median mileage at failure across reported airbag complaints is 6,937 miles.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, about 2% of its 825 total complaints for the year. These complaints are linked to 10 crashes, 8 injuries, and 1 fire, with a median mileage at failure of 6,937 miles, and one related recall covering a driver airbag module missing metal tabs.

Airbags complaints: 20; 2% of 825
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 6,937 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report airbags failing to deploy during front-end or head-on collisions, including impacts around 20 to 30 MPH.
Some describe airbags not deploying even in severe crashes where the vehicle was totaled or sustained major front or side damage.
Several report the seatbelt failing to lock or latch at the same time the airbags did not deploy.
Others report the airbag warning light and restraint system message turning on intermittently on nearly new trucks, sometimes tied to a dealer-cited corrosion issue.
One owner reported a repair record showing airbags had deployed when none had actually been used.

When 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 26, 2021, latest Aug 12, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2025 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

NHTSA 21V495000Jul 1, 2021Airbags12 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The front driver's side air bag module may be missing one or more metal tabs that secure the plastic air bag cover to the housing.
Risk: The missing tabs may prevent the air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212336560.

Airbags complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200580 (9%)
200635 (6%)
2007519 (50%)
2008656 (61%)
2009246 (47%)
2010205 (48%)
2011319 (50%)
201274 (26%)
201394 (26%)
201455 (4%)
201572 (6%)
201620 (3%)
201735 (4%)
201815 (3%)
201911 (1%)
202011 (2%)
202120 (2%)
20228 (1%)
20231 (0%)
20242 (1%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2021 Silverado 1500, making up about 2% of its 825 total complaints for the model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?: Yes. Recall 21V495000, reported July 1, 2021, covers a front driver's side airbag module that may be missing metal tabs securing the plastic cover. Dealers inspect and replace the airbag free of charge if needed.
Do owners report airbags failing to deploy in crashes?: Yes. Multiple sample complaints describe airbags not deploying during front, head-on, or side-impact collisions, including one that resulted in 8 injuries across the reported incidents and 10 crashes total.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to occur on the 2021 Silverado 1500?: The median mileage at failure across reported airbag complaints is 6,937 miles.