# Chevrolet Colorado airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 13 - **Most complaints:** 2016 (4) - **Related recalls:** 4 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 13 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Chevrolet Colorado (2015-2026 models), most for the **2016** model year (4). There are **4 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. ## Chevrolet Colorado airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 2 | 498 | 0% | | 2016 | 4 | 716 | 1% | | 2017 | 2 | 216 | 1% | | 2020 | 1 | 88 | 1% | | 2021 | 2 | 80 | 3% | | 2026 | 2 | 20 | 10% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Chevrolet Colorado recalls related to the airbag warning light **[17V621000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V621000)** (2015-2016 models, reported 2017-10-05): An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash. **Remedy:** GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. **[16V125000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V125000)** (2016 models, reported 2016-03-02): An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury. **Remedy:** GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. **[15V157000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V157000)** (2015 models, reported 2015-03-18): If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants.... **Remedy:** GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. **[14V645000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V645000)** (2015 models, reported 2014-10-09): If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment. **Remedy:** GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Chevrolet Colorado owners report - "The gauge cluster, infotainment/stereo display, LoJack system, and airbag system all shut off, and the airbag warning indicated the system was inactive. The failure lasted two days with no gauges and no working airbags, and nothing came back on after restarting the vehicle. I took the truck to the dealer (Bomnin..." -- owner of a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado, complaint filed 2026 - "Now, months later, the airbag light is on with a warning and it appears that the airbags are disabled. This started as an intermittent issue and now remains constant. Not only does the warning chime when the truck is started, it will chime at random while driving which is a distraction and a significant safety..." -- owner of a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado, complaint filed 2026 - "The contact stated that the air bag warning had been turning off and on intermittently for almost 2 years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was recently taken to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The..." -- owner of a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, complaint filed 2026 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the airbag warning light means The airbag or SRS light means the airbag computer found a fault and may have turned off some or all airbags. The car drives normally, but you may not have airbag protection in a crash. Common causes include a loose connector under a seat, a worn clock spring in the steering wheel, and a seat belt buckle sensor. Have it diagnosed soon and check for open airbag recalls. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Loose or damaged connector under a seat** (common) 2. **Worn clock spring in the steering wheel** (common) 3. **Passenger occupant sensor fault** (less common) 4. **Seat belt buckle or pretensioner fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Airbag (SRS) warning light](/warning-lights/airbag). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Chevrolet Colorado airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 4 related recalls (17V621000, 16V125000, 15V157000, 14V645000) covering 2015-2016 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Colorado model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 4 for 2016. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Chevrolet Colorado with the airbag light on? Drive to a shop this week. The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself, because an accidental deployment can cause serious injury. ### How do I check if my Chevrolet Colorado has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Chevrolet Colorado warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-colorado): 25 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/chevrolet-colorado): 44 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/chevrolet-colorado): 106 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/chevrolet-colorado): 39 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-colorado): 810 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-colorado): 128 complaints ## Airbag (SRS) warning light on other models - [Subaru Forester](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/subaru-forester): 280 complaints - [Nissan Altima](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-altima): 250 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ford-explorer): 205 complaints - [Nissan Rogue](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-rogue): 163 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-accord): 90 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-wrangler): 88 complaints - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ram-1500): 77 complaints - [Volkswagen Tiguan](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/volkswagen-tiguan): 75 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-cherokee): 71 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-traverse): 69 complaints ## Chevrolet Colorado - [Chevrolet Colorado specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/chevrolet-colorado) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-colorado Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.