repaired · 2023 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-267 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 15, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Air bags
4Structure
3Latches/locks/linkages
2Engine
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Electrical system
1Visibility
1Service brakes
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2015 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Silverado 2500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado 2500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Silverado 2500 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT A RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2021, AND IN JULY 2022 WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH.
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not…
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