Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems |
While driving 40 mph consumer hit another vehicle in a front end crash. Upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy. Consumer hit her head on steering wheel, required 6-8 stitches. Chevrolet customer service told consumer her airbag should not have deployed, her life was not in danger. Read details...
Driving along hwy 71 east, fell asleep at the wheel and ran into the back of the vehicle in front of me. There was considerable damage to both vehicles. The air bag system in my steering wheel did not deploy. Only because I was asleep did I avoid serious injury and also I was wearing my seatbelt. Read details...
Attempt to get help from dealer and GMC. No safety defect. Read details...