CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (2 reports).
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 full-size GM trucks and SUVs have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles uses phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which can degrade after long exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature cycling.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Certain plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers installed in these vehicles may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.
Most common 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED AND THE HUSBAND PASSED AWAY.*JS*DT*DT
DASH READOUT: ENGINE POWER REDUCED, VEHICLE WENT DEAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 15 TIMES IN THE LAST 30 DAYS. USUALLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD BUT WILL ALSO DO THIS PARKED AND IDLE. VEHICLE LOSES STEERING CAPABILITIES AND COMES TO A STOP. THIS HAS OCCURED IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT SCENARIOS, INCLUDING HEAVY HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC, PULLING A LOADED TRAILER, MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF LOSING STOPPING CAPABILITIES.
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 questions
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (2), Engine (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.