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Problems with 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 AIR BAGS

On average, the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 62 698 miles.

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2011 GMC Sierra 1500

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (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 available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). the part for the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall - gmc will not replace the airbags under this recall. many attempts have been made to schedule replacement, but each time they have denied replacement. this has been going on from 2+ years. the vehicle is not safe to operate with this defect.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. boulevard buick gmc (2800 cherry ave, signal hill, ca 90755) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. *bf*jb

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called a local dealer (parkway buick gmc, 3314 texoma pkwy, sherman, tx 75090, (903) 274-4116) and was informed that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue via chat and opened case number: 8-4142603693. the manufacturer was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v381000 (air bags). 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 dealer was contacted (beck and masten pontiac, gmc in houston, tx, 281- 469-5222) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. bell and bell buick gmc trucks (2491 hwy 9 e, little river, sc) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. *bf updated 8/21/18*jb

Takata corporation ('takata') has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2007-2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado 1500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 1500, yukon, yukon xl, and 2009-2011 chevrolet silverado 2500/3500 and gmc sierra 2500/3500 vehicles. this is based upon takata's decision that front passenger airbag inflators it supplied to gm are defective. gm has submitted to nhtsa a petition for inconsequentiality and nhtsa has granted gm until august 2017 to complete its investigation and to submit all data supporting the petition. if the petition is denied, gm will conduct a recall of the airbag inflators covered by takata's defect information report. for more information visit www.regulations.gov and search for docket no. nhtsa-2016-0124. safety risk: the propellant in some types of takata airbag inflators can degrade over time, especially after long term exposure in hot and humid regions. if the propellant degrades to a certain level, the inflators may rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries. remedy: the necessity of a remedy is dependent upon nhtsa's decision on gm's petition for inconsequentiality. additional information will be available following that decision. in the meantime, you can also check the status of this recall at my.gm.com/recalls. gm considers your vehicle safe to drive. recall status: recall incomplete. remedy not yet available manufacturer notes: visit manufacturer website at https://my.gm.com/recalls for more information.

Gm recall # 2049151, nhtsa #16v381 this references a problem gm recall center has on line this statement: safety risk description the propellant in some types of takata airbag inflators can degrade over time, especially after long exposure in hot and humid regions. if the propellant degrades to a certain level, the inflators may rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries. gm's petition for inconsequentiality and nhtsa are beyond the august 2017 deadline. you are both now culpable for my truck and other vehicles not having served up safety to the public for business or governance issues for their welfare. (this form will do to convey)

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (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. eagle buick gmc, inc. (1275 south suncoast blvd, homosassa, florida 34448, (352) 795-6800) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with case number: 8-480-6002151. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. *tt*jb

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer rick matthews buick gmc (15164 cortez blvd, brooksville, fl 34613) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. *ln updated 7/31/18*jb

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer (reno buick gmc cadillac, 900 kietzke ln, reno, nv 89502) stated that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was not contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall- status is still on incomplete-remedy not yet available. we are afraid of air bags deploying randomly or worst not deploying at all in an accident

Takata recall: i am informed and have confirmed that my vehicle with the vin i provided is unsafe!!! there is an open recall with the passenger airbag. gmc is and has been aware of this problem for at least 2 1/2 years! i just spoke with gmc customer service and was advised there are no parts available to fix the problem. same answer for 2 1/2 years?! gmc advised they have elected to work with you specifically to resolve the problem. i don't know your role in the matter, but i am not willing to wait until a tragedy occurs to get your attention. obviously there is no urgency somewhere. why are you waiting for a part from a defective manufacturer? this is completely unreasonable and unacceptable to put me and my family at risk and anyone else traveling with me. i am asking that you either replace the vehicle with one that is 100% safe or fix the vehicle with another manufacturer that does not have defective airbags immediately. i use my vehicle every day for work and it is my sole source of income. the attached article says you are urging automakers to make plans to replace all defective parts. please advise what you are going to do. imagine if it were your family in an unsafe and defective vehicle. thank you. article reference: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ford-motor-takata/ford-agrees-to-299-1-million-u-s-takata-air-bag-settlement-iduskbn1k62jx

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. the dealer (carroll barron's luling chevrolet buick gmc, 1088 e pierce st, luling, tx 78648, (830)-386-3114) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall - i was notified in may 2016 of the recall for the takata airbags for my 2011 gmc pickup (gm recall # 2049151, htsa # 16v381). i check with my dealer (edd rogers in sparta, tn) every time i take my vehicle in for a 5,000 mile oil change. the answer is always that we don't have the parts yet. i find it incredibly difficult to believe that the nhtsa has not been able to get takata to get this fix taken care of in over two years!! will it take my wife or i being injured or killed to finally have something done about this? we have heard virtually nothing about this until just recently getting a card from takata holdings, inc. i am of the opinion that is takata can't take care of the recall that gm needs to find other airbags compatible with these affected vehicles and have this situation finalized asap! gm can then go after takata for reimbursement! i want....no....i need this rectified asap before anyone in my family, including me, gets injured or killed because of the inaction of the nhtsa, gm or takata!

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer (hennessy buick gmc, located at 7261 jonesboro rd, morrow, ga 30260; (770) 729-4952) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called glynn smith chevrolet buick gmc (600 columbus pkwy, opelika, al 36801 (334) 749-1454) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). the contact did not call the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The dashboard has major cracks around the airbag and the cluster areas. when you spend 45,000 or more on a vehicle you expect a quality product. i sold my bmw 750 li and purchased this gmc sierra 1500 denali 2011. i have viewed multiple videos of people having the same concerns and/or issues after i purchased this vehicle this clearly a defective part that gm does not want to address. america is better than this. i know this does not matter but i will never purchase another american vehicle and have purchased a lot of vehicles domestic and foreign. let's do the right thing!

Dashboard is cracked directly adjacent to the air bag, i am concerned that plastic pieces of dashboard will become dangerous flying objects in the event of an impact that deploys the airbag. i have been talking with gm and the local dealership for months now and they will not accept responsibility. this is a continuing safety issue experienced by gmc sierra owners

Cracks on both the corner of the passenger air bag and on the driver's side above the instrument cluster. one on driver's side is about 6 inches long.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). the contact called chris myers auto mall (4819, 27161 us-98, daphne, al 36526, 251-625-8008) and was informed that the parts were pending and unavailable. the manufacturer was not contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). the contact stated that morgan buick gmc (located at 8757 business park dr, shreveport, la 71105, (318) 798-1600) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the part was not available for the repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Nhtsa docket # 2016-0124. nhtsa 16v381. gm recall #2049151. how long is a reasonable timeframe for a safety recall to be or the acted on? this recall was issued in may 2016, you and gm just want to set on it while i am driving a unsafe truck. what happened to the august 2017 decision date to get general motors to fix this problem with my 2011 gm sierra air bag. they claim no one has been killed "yet", what's the number to get them to act or the nhtsa to make them do the right thing. if safety is so important why has it been 3 1/2 years with no fix, i have not even got a letter from them telling me i have a recalled air bag on my truck, i guess they don't want people to know, it might cost them some money.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer (nimnicht buick gmc 11503 philips hwy, jacksonville, fl 32256 (904) 638-7686) did not give a specific date for when the part would be available. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

My truck has developed a crack on the dash, starting at the top left-hand corner of the front passenger airbag. it has cracked entirely through to the dash trim piece roughly 3-4 inches away. not only is it a tremendous eye-sore, that most of my passengers notice and comment on... but has me extremely worried about safety. if this vehicle were to be in a collision and the airbag is deployed, i am sure that fragments of plastic would be propelled through the interior of the vehicle as the airbag fired. i have contacted my local dealership, and they state it is not covered, and have quoted me a repair cost of just over $1,000. this defect in the dash piece seems to be a recurring incident in a lot of 2007-2013 gm trucks. my dash pops and creaks while driving, and i can't afford the insane replacement costs associated with this repair. gm needs to take a closer look at this situation.

Cracking around the air bag with the dash which could turn to shrapnel in the even the airbag deploys.

My sierra has two cracks in the dash, one in the middle and the other from the airbag to the vent. this is very common in gm trucks from 2007-2013, with the crack from the airbag to the vent being the most common. there is a facebook page dedicated to this defect with thousands of examples. i believe this could be a safety hazard if the airbag deploys and sends plastic shards throughout the cab.

A crack has appeared on the top left corner of where the airbag is. failure in this area should be a cause for concern and during airbag deployment, this weak point could be an area of projectile. a number of other vehicle owners of the same vehicle have the same issue, and this should be considered for a recall due to safety concerns. ...updated 03-10-16 *bf

Dashboard is cracked directly adjacent to the air bag, this is happening to a large number of gmc and chevy owners, i am concerned that plastic pieces of dashboard will become dangerous flying objects in the event of an impact that deploys the airbag. i have been talking with gm and the local dealership for 3 months now and they will not accept responsibility.

Dashboard around the passenger side airbag is cracked in 2 corners

Takata recall we bought the truck in 2015 and soon after got a letter saying that a airbag recall. called dealership and was informed that no parts were available. called gm headquarters and was informed that they were sure that there was no danger and that we should get a second notice when parts were available. that hasn't happened in almost 4 years. the web site said to seek help from you if the problem wasn't fixed in a timely manner. is the problem going to get fixed or is gmc going to buy back the defective vehicle. it's hard to drive it without thinking someone in the passenger seat could get severely hurt or killed. can you tell me if it will ever get fixed?

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that all the instrument panel warning lights illuminated and the gauges failed. on another occasion, the contact stated that the oil and air bag warning lights illuminated. in addition, the washer fluid warning light illuminated, although the washer fluid was full. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers: 13v315000 (air bags), and 14v614000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

I was driving down the interstate at 65 mph and heard a pop. i looked over and my dashboard had cracked right next to the airbag. on a non related instance my engine is now making a ticking noise that i will be taking to a dealer to check out.

Cracked dash in several places, including around airbag. concerned about safety.

Takada inflator has been on recall for way too many years while people continue to be injured and or killed, while gm stands by and refuses to do anything. they didn't mind taking my money. this is a 2011 how many more years will it take? i asked for a loaner vechicle but that was also denied. now i demand my truck fixed and a loaner until you can get the parts.i am scared to death every time i need to unexpected the truck, don't you think it's about time you start helping your gm customers out? i think it's been way too long.

I purchased this vehicle new, my dash board is cracking in several places, and i believe there should be a recall on this. i fear the airbag could go off and send flying plastic debris. gm should do the right thing

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that the driver's side air bag failed to deploy after a tractor trailer crashed into the vehicle. the service air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. a police report was filed. the driver and passenger sustained injuries to the knee, neck, back and shoulder. the driver had to undergo knee and shoulder surgery. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 44,000.

Takata recall - several cracks have formed on the top of the dashboard. the biggest crack is located at the top corner of the passenger side airbag. cracks appeared overtime despite the fact that the truck is mostly garage kept.

My truck has developed several cracks in the dash. one in particular on the passenger airbags which leads me to feel very unsafe. if the airbag is deployed, what's to prevent the dash from shattering and cutting the airbag rendering it useless or worse, the dash becoming shrapnel?

For the air bag, the light continually goes on and when i took it to dealer; they said it was fine, but when i took it later; dealer said that warranty had expired and it would cost me $800. i just left it alone. light continually goes on and turns itself off. for the seat belt, back seat middle, the dealer repaired it twice, but once warranty expired than they wouldn't fix it anymore unless i paid. for the gas, i pump gas and it constant causes pump to pop and shut off. they had fixed the problem at dealer, but once warranty expired they stopped. i had to pay for all repairs.

Takata "recall" heat and humidity magnify the problem. this truck has been in florida since it's build. we are ground zero for heat and humidity. i've been applying for this recall for a very long time with no results. this delay tactic might lower the cost associated with recall, at the expense of ownership health and well-being. enough kicking this can down the road. force gm to deal with the problem

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