2014 Chevrolet Suburban: Air Bags complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban that list the air bags component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11705145 (filed 12/15/2025): “Our 2014 chevrolet suburban has been garage-kept since it was purchased new. within a year of the factory airbag recall replacement, the dashboard began cracking in two separate areas. the cracks have continued to spread despite the vehicle being consistently garage-kept and the regular use of a win…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11455972 (filed 03/10/2022): “I received a safety recall for my suburban in 2021. i contacted the dealership and have been waiting for 1 year to get a call back from chevrolet dealership so that they can proceed with the passenger airbag repair “safety recall”.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11440483 (filed 11/15/2021): “I cannot believe we don't have a repair for this yet. it is proven to be fatal, even a 2013 chev cruze incident caused a fatality. i want to know something about this fix and i want chevrolet/gm to start fixing immediately. at this point, i am paying a lien on a vehicle that could be fatal and no on…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Airbag and seat-belt restraint systems are safety-critical and need a scan tool and manufacturer procedures; do not DIY. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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