GMCSierra 15002005
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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Air Bags Problems

10
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 10 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • failure mileage · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi4
30–60k mi3
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 12, 2019 · 156,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 156,000.

    ODI 11210594

  • August 19, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

    ODI 11018701

  • May 1, 2017 · 90,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph in the rain, the contact switched lanes on a curved road and the vehicle started to skid. The rear of the vehicle was out of control. As a result, the contact crashed into a guardrail and then a median. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10984568

  • July 1, 2016

    Air Bags

    Takata recall gm recall # 49151 dated july 2016. I have not contacted or received and response from gm. Let me know what is the current status and what is taking so long to complete this recall.

    ODI 11166256

  • March 26, 2014 · 48,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 48,000.

    ODI 10576827

  • June 13, 2013 · 40,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated the senor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

    ODI 10543499

  • October 10, 2012 · 63,510 miles

    Air Bags · Air Conditioner · Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that when activating the a/c, there was smoke emitting from the vents. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the vehicle was repaired but the repairs were unknown. The contact also stated that that the brake pedal was applied and failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the entire brake line needed…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10643917

  • June 25, 2012 · 51,800 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic stated the air bag sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 51,800. ... Updated 08-07-12 *bf the consumer stated his vehicle was repaired.…

    ODI 10463450

  • February 18, 2011 · 99,500 miles

    Air Bags · Frontal

    Service airbag light has come on 3x in the life of this vehicle (at 99,500 miles currently). First was for right front airbag sensor. - replaced at a cost of 300+ dollars around 65k miles. Second was seat sensor - recalibrated it, no charge. Now at 99,500 miles my left front airbag sensor is bad. - replaced it myself at a cost of $100. Airbag issues at this low of mileage is unacceptable. *tr

    ODI 10383454

  • October 20, 2010 · 87,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Airbag light indicator light does not turn off. Service air bag indicator is on when there has been no accident or bump to the vehicles. *tr

    ODI 10363488