2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Air Bags Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger airbag · 6 records
- passenger side · 6 records
- side airbag · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
The dashboard has severe cracks in front of the driver above the instrument panel and also around the passenger airbag. These cracks are resulting from a poor design and not from any accident or misuse. This is a well known issue with this vintage of truck and has affected many owners. This is a safety concern because in the event of a accident that deploys the airbags, the manufacturers defective dashboard would…
ODI 11161397
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated for at least two years. The vehicle was taken to vince webb cadillac of pensacola ([redacted], pensacola, fl 32505, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 11164182
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
My complaint is for the cracked dashboard just above the forward left corner of the passenger side airbag compartment. The dash cracked for no apparent reason; there is no known cause. My concern is both cosmetic and safety. Not only should a vehicle less than 5yrs old not have a cracked dashboard, but since the dash is cracked directly adjacent to the air bag compartment, and is apparently prone to cracking, there…
ODI 11015822
Air Bags
I received a recall notice in july 2016, i inquired at the dealership about having the recall done. I was told that they do not have the parts during my first inquiry. On my 2nd inquiry, i was told that gm was awaiting court proceedings to be resolved regarding gm's responsibility and/or cost. Since then to date, my dashboard at the area of the passenger airbag has cracked and i still have not been able to resolve…
ODI 11048030
Air Bags
Crack in dashboard by passenger airbag...afraid it will deploy
ODI 10970296
Air Bags
Installing a child restraint system on the passenger side of truck. If the airbag went off it would injure or kill the child. The vehicle is equipped to hook up a car seat. There is no device to turn off the airbag when a child is in their seat. Nobody mentioned this when purchasing this vehicle that you should not install a car seat. Went to michigan state police car seat expert and the sarge tells me she has tried…
ODI 10928914
Air Bags · Structure
My dashboard has a crack that appeared today that's located on the top left corner of my passenger side airbag. I called gm today and told them of the situation and they stated that they're aware of these cracks however there isn't a recall due to it not being a safety issue while driving. The gm lady asked me how many miles are on my truck so i told her it only has 29,204 miles and i'm the original first owner and…
ODI 10917701
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
2013 gmc siera15004wd it has been garage kept and hand washed! The dash is cracked over the steri g wheel and the passengers side airbag! This can't be safe! Not to mention it just turned to 40000 miles! And! The paint will chip off if so much as a fly hits it! And the paint on the roof has bubbles it! And they say it's hail damage! Reallly on just that part of the truck? I will never purchase another gmc ( although…
ODI 10916247
Air Bags
Dashboard cracked in several places near front passenger airbags
ODI 10896964
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
I have a couple cracks on my dashboard around the passenger airbag. I asked the dealer to replace it for free. They want to charge me 300 dollars.
ODI 10899429
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 gmc sierra 1500. While driving on the highway and making a left turn, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front passenger side by an oncoming vehicle driving 67 mph. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a wrecking yard. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10893607
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 gmc sierra 1500. While making a left turn onto the highway, another vehicle traveling 67 mph crashed into the rear passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle spun around and was stopped by a curb. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact became unconscious as a result of the crash and sustained a laceration to the head,…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10889235
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Dash broke at the air bag, if it was to deploy will send sharp pieces of plastic at the driver and passenger.
ODI 10908021
Air Bags
The dash formed a crack starting from the passenger airbag i am worried if the airbag was to deploy it would cause the dash to break, shooting pieces throughout the truck and cause more damage than it would normally cause without a crack.
ODI 10883819
Air Bags
Takata recall..received a recall notice on 07/2016/ from gmc about defective air bag. Letter says "no need to take action now. You will be notified when parts are available to remedy your vehicle." i have never been notified by gm..still waiting, i now have a college student driving this pickup and would like some attention.
ODI 11041758
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System
Safety issue with cracks in the dashboard in the upper left portion of the passenger side airbag. If the airbag goes off, either in accident or in error, parts of the dashboard will dislodge and be a danger to the occupants.
ODI 10885357
Air Bags
There is a crack on the dash around the passenger airbag, my concern is in an accident if the dash will become shrapnel if the airbags go off.
ODI 10863457