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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10885783
Air Bags
Service airbag light came on and when i went to the dealer i told it is a bad sensor that needs to be replaced, i asked the dealer if this comman they said no but there seems to be alot of compliats on the web
ODI 10734569
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000(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 had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not…
ODI 10958385
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not…
ODI 10934199
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10934165
Air Bags
Takata recall i have been to liberty gmc in peoria, arizona numerous times since i received the recall notice. It has now been over two years now. I worry about my wife every time she is in the truck. Nothing has happened to date i am always concerned about a collision.
ODI 10934895
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The front driver's side seat belt buckle released independently. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a broken rib and an injury to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired for…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10622345
Air Bags
Dashboard is cracked at passenger airbag. Potential shrapnel if airbag activates.
ODI 10862887
Air Bags
My 2008 gmc 1500 sierra "service air bag" light came on when i started my truck a few weeks ago. Finally was at the dealer, romeo gmc in kingston, ny. They ran diagnostics testing and advised me that my front air bag sensor sensor was bad and it cost me $469 to replace it! The service guy said 'they are in a bad place and get damaged from the weather etc and they just go like that!' really? That's ok for a safety…
ODI 10582986
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Cracked dashboard in area around passenger airbag. Could cause debris when or if airbag is deployed. Also cracked above instrument cluster on driver side.
ODI 10957697
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the passenger's side mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.
ODI 10542108
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the sensor housing was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 39,000. .... Updated 10-17-13 *bf
ODI 10532899
Air Bags · Structure
Dash is cracking in multiple locations. My truck is hardly in the sun and i always use a sun shade in the windshield. There are several cracks around the dash and i am worried this will have an impact on the air bag systems. This is unacceptable from gmc. *tr
ODI 10561696
Air Bags
Dash around air bag is cracked with sharp edges and could result in flying objects if air bag deployed.
ODI 10902013
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
The dash on both sides of the speaker has cracked through to the air-bag on the passenger side and through several inches of the instrument cluster dash cover on the drivers side. This has progressively gotten worse until the whole assembly vibrates worsening the crack until it appears that if the air bag deployed, pieces of the dash material could disintegrate and injure someone. I've been watching this for about 4…
ODI 10870859
Air Bags
I purchased a 2008 gmc sierra pickup in 2012 from george gee automotive in liberty lake wa. I experienced the first air bag service light shortly after the purchase. I informed the dealer george gee about this and was completely ignored. I then took the vehicle to parkway automotive in deer park wa.. Parkway never really figured out why the air bags had the error but after trying a few things the error light went…
ODI 10576079
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while exiting a residential driveway at low speeds, the side window air bags deployed without warning. The driver and rear passenger sustained minor injuries from the air bag. The dealer was contacted and they advised the contact to have the vehicle towed. The failure and current mileages were approximately 33,800.
1 injury
ODI 10425025
Air Bags · Body
Bought the truck new in 2008 .after a year to 1 1/2 developed crack in dash in corner by airbag. Had dash replaced under warranty. Dash cracked again within 1 1/2 was out of warranty then and they wanted me to pay a percentage. I refused to pay for there defect
ODI 10820703
Air Bags
Why can we not get a new airbag that is safe???? This has been going on for years. In the meantime, we are at risk of death caused by our airbag. The dealer should have to replace them.....no questions asked !
ODI 11308026
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall: gmc has known about this issue way to long and still to this date cannot give me a date or time frame when they can fix my issue. This should have already been corrected. The second issue is the epidemic dash cracking that is obviously an engineering issue and gmc should be held accountable to correct this defect in their dashes. My dash cracks are almost identical to thousands of other gmc owners and…
ODI 11042594
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) was received in june of 2008. After contacting the local dealer (whiteside chevrolet, [redacted]. E., st. Clairsville, oh) and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The manufacturer was not notified.…
ODI 11131782
Air Bags
Takata recall-i have called to have my recall taken care of several times only to be told the part is not available yet. Can you please tell me if and when this part will be available? This vehicle is drove everyday with my family in it!!
ODI 11092836
Air Bags
Previous complaint # 11041047 dated 10/30/2017 still not resolved. I have received no communications from the manufacturer regarding the outstanding recall of my vehicles airbags. I would like my airbags replaced as soon as possible.
ODI 11073521
Air Bags
Takata recall remedy has still not been completed. The manufacturer's web site states, "recall incomplete - remedy not yet available." this recall has been going on for several years and still there is no remedy and no body can provide a time when there will be a remedy. As a result, the risks escalate. Please have the manufacture repair the problem asap.
ODI 11041047