Air Bag Problems of GMC Savana

GMC Savana owners have reported 31 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front air bag sensor control (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of GMC Savana

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 GMC Savana 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number:14v117000 (air bags ) and stated that the authorized dealer installed the incorrect airbag components.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

While vehicle was parked, both air bags deployed!!   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Air bags did not deploy high impact accident 55 to 65 mph hit concrete wall bought van new 2003 savanna 1500   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

The contact owns a 1997 GMC Savana 3500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the passenger side front air bag deployed without warning. There were no injuries. The authorized dealer was notified of the frontal air bag deployment and stated that they needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Savana 1500. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the presence module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.   Read details...




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