2014 Chevrolet Suburban Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 15 of 59 complaints (25%) filed on the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban, with a median failure mileage of 55,000. There is a related recall (21V054000) for the front passenger air bag inflator, though NHTSA lists no crashes, fires, or injuries tied to this complaint category.
- Airbags complaints
- 15
- 25% of 59 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 59
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 55,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report the dashboard cracking near the airbag compartment, in some cases with cracks spreading into the passenger-side airbag housing.
- Some describe an intermittent airbag warning light that traces back to the passenger presence module, which can prevent the passenger airbag from deploying.
- Several owners cite the Takata-related recall (21V054000) for the front passenger air bag inflator and report long delays getting replacement parts from dealers.
- Owners note the dash cracking sometimes appeared even with the vehicle parked and unused, not tied to any impact or accident.
- Some owners state concern that a cracked dashboard could send debris flying if the airbag deployed.
When 2014 Chevrolet Suburban airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 28, 2016, latest Dec 15, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban
- NHTSA 21V054000Feb 5, 2021Airbags1,778,128 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.
Airbags complaints by Suburban model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are airbags a common complaint on the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban?
- Yes. Airbags make up 15 of the 59 total complaints filed for this model year, or 25% of all complaints.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban airbags?
- Yes. NHTSA campaign 21V054000 covers the 2014 Suburban and calls for dealers to replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no charge.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints on this model year is 55,000 miles.
- Have airbag complaints led to crashes or injuries on the 2014 Suburban?
- NHTSA data for this complaint area lists zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries for the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban.
- Do airbag complaints mention dashboard cracking?
- Yes, multiple owners describe cracks forming near or across the airbag compartment on the dashboard, raising concern about airbag performance.