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Issues with GMC Sierra 1500 AIR BAGS by Years

The GMC Sierra 1500 had plenty of problems with various aspects of AIR BAGS as 671 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around FRONTAL. Models of 2008, 2007, 2009 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with AIR BAGS.

Browse GMC Sierra 1500 AIR BAGS problems by years

2019 1 2018 2 2017 1 2016 4 2015 7 2014 15 2013 17 2012 22 2011 93 2010 66 2009 97 2008 201 2007 111 2006 9 2005 11 2004 5 2003 6 2002 5 2001 2 2000 5 1999 2

Do GMC Sierra 1500 models have AIR BAGS problems?

Below you may see the AIR BAGS components and the number of complaints they received.

FRONTAL 11 SIDE/WINDOW 1

Worst GMC Sierra 1500 Problems

AIR BAGS
2015 GMC Sierra 1500 September 1, 2017 Victims: 3 Mileage: 35000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc sierra 1500. while driving 40 mph, another vehicle struck the front end of the contact's vehicle, causing it to t-bone...

AIR BAGS
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 September 8, 2004 Victims: 2 Mileage: 56000 miles

While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. vehicle hit a meridian strip pole. consumer was unable to maintain control of...

AIR BAGS
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 January 20, 2007 Victims: 2 Mileage: 2800 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra extended cab. while driving 40 mph he drove over a patch of black ice and crashed into a tree. upon impact n...

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on GMC Sierra 1500

The AIR BAGS
2008 GMC Sierra 1500

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 aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The AIR BAGS
2008 GMC Sierra 1500

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 towed to jud kuhn chevrolet 3740 hwy 9 e, little river, sc 29566. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however, the manufacturer filed an injunction for removal from the takata recall. a judgement was still pending. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. vin tool confirms parts unavailable. the failure mileage was 118,721.

The AIR BAGS
2008 GMC Sierra 1500

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 distribution disconnect. *bf*tp

The AIR BAGS
2015 GMC Sierra 1500

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

The AIR BAGS
2011 GMC Sierra 1500

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

The AIR BAGS
2014 GMC Sierra 1500

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.

The AIR BAGS
2014 GMC Sierra 1500

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 attention was not received. police report number: spc32b7n80x was filed at the scene. the contact discovered that a 10-inch section of the brake rotor was missing from the vehicle. the vehicle was recently serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 19v645000 (service brakes). the manufacturer and hudson gmc (2023 south rd, poughkeepsie, ny) were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,000.

The AIR BAGS
2019 GMC Sierra 1500

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 independent mechanic. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-56540909990. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the failure mileage was 6,000. the vin was not available.

The AIR BAGS
2014 GMC Sierra 1500

The service airbag warning light came on and took it into a dealership to figure out why (never been in an accident). the front passenger occupancy sensor is malfunctioning. this would mean in an accident, the airbags would not be deployed because the sensor isn't able to detect if there is a passenger there or not.

The AIR BAGS
2007 GMC Sierra 1500

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. phil moore buick gmc (5728 interstate 55 north frontage rd, jackson, ms 39211, (877) 477-4270) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. the manufacture was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.