Air Bag Problems of GMC C1500

GMC C1500 owners have reported 3 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of GMC C1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag Not Deploy problems
2
Air Bag Light On problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of GMC C1500

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While traveling 30-35 mph, and as a result of an accident, air bags did not deploy. Dealer manufacturer have been contacted. Please provide further informaton.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Airbag light is on. Needs new module and the part is "currently unavailable" from GMC. Repair shop will not guarantee work on installation of a third party part. I have spoken extensively with GMC corporate and they continue to delegate this issue to the dealership level.   Read details...




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