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

GMC Sierra 1500 Air Bags Problems

671
Owner complaint records in our dataset
21
Years with records
1999–2019
Stored years

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 671 stored complaint records:

  • 47 indicate a crash
  • 38 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • takata recall · 65 records
  • failure parts · 27 records
  • recall notice · 21 records
  • informed parts · 16 records
  • recall remedy · 12 records
  • parts recall · 12 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi77
100–150k mi65
60–100k mi63
1–30k mi37
150–400k mi22

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • February 12, 2020

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a2008 gmc sierra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: nhtsa number 16v-383000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made…

    ODI 11308748

    2008 records in this system

  • February 7, 2020 · 118,721 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, both driver and passenger air bags deployed independently without warning. The vehicle was not involved in a crash nor had it struck any objects on the roadway at the time of the air bags deployment. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was not filed. The contact immediately pulled over and had the vehicle…

    ODI 11307813

    2008 records in this system

  • February 3, 2020 · 63,800 miles

    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 contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 63,800. Parts…

    ODI 11308255

    2008 records in this system

  • January 4, 2020 · 65,000 miles

    Air Bags

    My truck was in an accident and the airbags didn't deploy.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11297861

    2015 records in this system

  • December 15, 2019

    Air Bags

    Gm is not fixing the recalled takata airbags, and i am not able to sell or drive the vehicle.

    ODI 11289144

    2011 records in this system

  • December 14, 2019 · 52,900 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. When the vehicle was started, the service air bag indicator illuminated on the passenger side. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 52,900.

    ODI 11290084

    2014 records in this system

  • November 24, 2019 · 72,000 miles

    Air Bags · Service Brakes · Wheels

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph during inclement weather, the vehicle suddenly veered to the left and crossed over a lane. The vehicle spun 180 degrees and crashed into a ditch. The rear passenger wheel dislodged from the vehicle and was located approximately 150 yards from the crash sight. The air bag did not deploy and the driver sustained a bruised neck. Medical…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11286929

    2014 records in this system

  • November 20, 2019 · 6,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2019 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into a deer. The air bag covers detached, but the air bags did not deploy. There was smoke detected inside the vehicle and the service restraint message was displayed. The contact stated that the hazard warning indicators were illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an…

    Crash reported

    ODI 11281396

    2019 records in this system