Air Bag Related Problems of the 2005 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 2005 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (one problem).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of GMC Sierra


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2005 GMC Sierra

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra. While making a left turn at 5 mph, another vehicle driving 60 mph crashed into the front driver side of his vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The bumper, radiator, engine, and transmission were damaged.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that the driver side air bag deployed when the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Within 4 months of purchase, was driving at approx. 25 mph when transfer case shifted into 4 high on it's own. Shut off vehicle, restart and able to put back into 2 wheel drive. Happened on and off for a little more than a month when it went to 4 lo while driving at 30 mph through town.   Read details...


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