Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Air Bags (55.5% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 6.5× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 106 · 55.5% | Recalled | Recall 20V011000 · Recall 15V324000 |
| Electrical System | 21 · 11% | Recalled | Recall 14V407000 |
| Structure:body | 16 · 8.4% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 12 · 6.3% | not available | — |
| Steering | 7 · 3.7% | not available | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 4 · 2.1% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 191 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 20V011000 · 2020 · reported 01/10/2020
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09V456000 · 2009 · reported 11/19/2009
THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V407000 · 2014 · reported 07/02/2014
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 vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V324000 · 2015 · reported 05/28/2015
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 10918535 — filed 10/24/2016 · AIR BAGS
“RECALL FOR PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY 28TH, 2015. IT IS NOW OCTOBER 21, 2016 AND NO FIX IN PLACE FOR THE ISSUE SO THIS IS…”NHTSA complaint 10917846 — filed 10/21/2016 · AIR BAGS
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 10917797 — filed 10/21/2016 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 106 of 191 NHTSA complaints (55.5%), followed by electrical system (21), structure:body (16), unspecified/other issues (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
191 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V011000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
