1. GMC Sierra 1500
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Air Bags

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Air Bags Problems

199
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 199 stored complaint records:

  • 4 indicate a crash
  • 5 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • takata recall · 79 records
  • parts recall · 32 records
  • failure parts · 20 records
  • recall recall · 18 records
  • recall notice · 18 records
  • recall remedy · 17 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi22
30–60k mi18
60–100k mi14
1–30k mi5
150–400k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 6, 2018 · 130,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata recall-- if these are defective as the manufacturer states then gm should replace them post haste...end of story. Kfw

    ODI 11067247

  • January 16, 2018

    Air Bags

    Takata recall of may 27,2016: airbag inflators - psan inflators i cannot have my vehicle airbags replaced/repaired as gm does not have a remedy for this recall as per mike shaw buick gmc, [redacted], colorado springs, co [redacted] ???

    ODI 11063030

  • December 29, 2017

    Air Bags

    I had a recall on my airbag 2 years back and the dealer said that the parts or on back order.at what point does this become a safety issue????

    ODI 11057356

  • December 21, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the issue due to the fact that the recall notice stated that a second notice…

    ODI 11055935

  • December 14, 2017 · 110,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata recall gm is still not replacing defective inflators. They were supposed to have completed their investigation months ago but there is silence.

    ODI 11054818

  • December 9, 2017 · 111,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I was in an accident and hit a fence and then a power pole. The impact pushed the power pole about a foot and my engine was pushed into the interior. The airbag did not deploy. At this impact should the airbag have deployed?

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11055044

  • November 26, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall contacted jim curly dealer and they refuse to replace the air bags because they said it was still an open recall. So they are not being replaced at our risk to injury.

    ODI 11048621

  • November 14, 2017 · 82,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata recall. Called a certified gmc dealer for airbag remedy and they said gm has not made any repair parts available. I need to wait until they do...which may be never?!?!?

    ODI 11046016

  • November 8, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact received the recall notice over a year ago. The dealer (alfred matthews buick gmc cadillac, [redacted], modesto, ca 95356 [redacted]) was contacted several times and confirmed that the parts were not available for the…

    ODI 11044735

  • November 8, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact received the recall notice over a year ago. The dealer (chevrolet of fayetteville, 1310 w showroom dr, fayetteville, ar 72704 [redacted]) was contacted numerous times and confirmed that the parts were not available for…

    ODI 11044685

  • November 6, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags). The contact spoke with o'neil buick gmc ([redacted], warminster, pa 18974, [redacted]) on several occasions and was informed that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. *as *tr*dt*jb

    ODI 11242691

  • November 3, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall checked today with wilson county motors in lebanon, tn and they still have no remedy for replacing airbags for this vehicle. What are my options?

    ODI 11042898

  • November 2, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall recall 49152. I have been in contact , several times, w/ gmc about the recall since receiving the letter in early 2016. Whereas we have yet to experience any issues with the truck, it is approaching 10 years old and we are afraid it is only a matter of time. We dont want to drive it for fear of rupture. Today we were told that a decision is to be made by the end of dec. 2017 that may relieve gmc of…

    ODI 11042778

  • November 2, 2017 · 138,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata recall: there was an indication on the takata site that the truck should be taken in for a replacement of airbags, but according to the gm dealer there was no fix at this time and the vehicle was deemed safe to drive by gm.

    ODI 11042638

  • November 1, 2017

    Air Bags

    Airbag recall issued may 2016, dealer (medved castle rock, co) indicates 16 months later (november 2017) that it still does not have replacement parts. I continue to drive an unsafe vehicle courtesy of gm. This is 3rd call to dealer to fix this critical recall.

    ODI 11042155

  • October 30, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata is going bankrupt. Repairs must be done by dec. 27, 2017. When i contact the dealer they tell me there are no parts release by takata to remedy this problem. Please advise.

    ODI 11041089

  • October 27, 2017

    Air Bags

    Called don davis lake jackson in august about recall have not received a replacement part.

    ODI 11040352

  • October 26, 2017 · 195,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owned a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 65 mph and attempting to stop, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained an concussion and injuries to the neck, left shoulder, and back. Medical attention was required. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the area for the…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11054785

  • October 25, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall called prince chevrolet in albany georgia and was told that they could not fix the air bag that had been recalled.i have not been hurt nor has air bag been deployed, just want the air bag replaced.

    ODI 11039533

  • October 24, 2017

    Air Bags

    Dealer states they have no fix for replacing recalled airbags. Covert chevy 1200 us hwy 79, hutto, tx 78634

    ODI 11040746

  • October 23, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall recall has been made but replacement/solution not available per airbagrecall com and dealer. I want this fixed! Do not want to be driving a dangerous vehicle!

    ODI 11035929

  • October 21, 2017 · 45,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata airbag recall is not being completed in a timely manner. The vehicle is unsafe to drive with the condition of the defective airbag. Vehicle has been out of service since 2016.

    ODI 11035438

  • October 18, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called heafner motors inc (935 ms-6, beltsville, ms 38606; [redacted]) and was informed that the parts were…

    ODI 11034308

  • October 11, 2017

    Air Bags

    TAKATA RECALL

    ODI 11056209