Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1999 GMC Sierra

Five problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1999 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2004

Consumer's vehicle was hit in the rear by another vehicle traveling at about 45 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained back and chest injuries.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2002

Vehicle was involved in a rear end collision, driver's seat belt failed to operate, casusing driver to hit front windshield, and propelled driver onto passenger's side of vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified at this time. Consumer also states the airbags did not deploy. There was one injury.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2001

While driving at approximately 30 mph accelerated after a stop light when rear ended by a vehicle traveling at 50 mph. Air bags did not deploy, and driver's seat belt did not restrain consumer. Consumer states that seat belt locked on second impact from car from behind.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2000

Vehicle hydroplaned and ran into a concrete wall with a 40-45 mph impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified. But, no one has inspected vehicle to determine cause.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/11/1999

Vehicle was involved in a front end collision at 15 to 20 mph. Upon impact, driver's side/passenger's side air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 1999 GMC Sierra

Front Air Bag problems
6
Air Bag Not Deploy problems
5
Air Bag problems
1


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