Component Record

Chevrolet Suburban 2012 Air Bags Problems

26 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban - 26% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V051000Reported February 5, 2021 - 284,645 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 284,645 vehicles across all affected models.

21V054000Reported February 5, 2021 - 1,778,128 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,778,128 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Unknown Or Other38 Vehicle Structure24 Engine12 Electrical System10 Power Train5 Wheels4

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.