Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of GMC Sierra - part 2

GMC Sierra owners have reported 64 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 07/11/2003

Consumer states that the vehicle went air born and did a nose dive into the ground. Upon impact, both front airbags did not deploy. Dealer notified.

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37 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 04/09/2003

The air bags did not deploy during a 35 mph frontal collision.

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38 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 02/20/2003

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.

39 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 10/10/2002

Consumer states while driving 30 mph had a collision and air bags did not deploy. Causing injuries. Mr.

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40 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 GMC Sierra

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.

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41 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 07/15/2002

Consumer states while driving 45mph, was involved in a head on collision and air bag did not deploy.

42 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 03/20/2002

While driving 70 mph left front tire blew causing consumer to lose control of vehicle and hit a median wall, the airbags did not deploy resultingin driver injury. Nlm.

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43 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 08/27/2001

While vehicle traveling about 35mph on a main street was involved in a crash, and passenger's air bag failed to deploy. Nlm.

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44 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 05/17/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at approximately 53 mph. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Feel free to provide us with any further information on this matter.

45 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 05/13/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at approximately 40 mph, seat belt failed to restrain passenger in seat, passenger sustained chest injuries. Dealer/manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that a representative was sent and was unable to find any thing wrong. Consumer stated that while involved in a frontal collision air bags did not deploy.

46 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 05/11/2001

While driving 55mph up on an incline tried to pass a truck which started to downshift. Hit rear 2 wheels of truck head- on. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver suffered bruises along chest. The vehicle was totalled by the insurance company.

47 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 GMC Sierra

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.

48 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 02/10/2001

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. Damage to vehicle was $ 7000. 00.

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49 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 01/06/2001

Vehicle involved in a frontal collision with a ditch embankment at approximately 60 mph. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained various injuries. Dealer/manufacturer was notified. Please fill free to provide any further details on this matter.

50 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 12/31/2000

Consumer states while driving 45mph hit a utility pole and air bag did not deploy.

51 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 07/03/2000

While driving at about 45 mp consumer hit front side of another vehicle, and broad sided into a ditch. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy.

52 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 GMC Sierra

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.

53 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 12/26/1999

Consumer hit a vehicle with highway speed impact, and driverside airbag did not deploy, causing minor injuries. GMC inspected vehicle, but did not notify consumer of the result of inspection.

54 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 11/05/1999

While traveling at 33 mph and as a result of an head-on accident air bags did not deploy, resulting in injuries. Dealer has been notified.

55 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 10/28/1999

Vehicle has been involved in two frontal collisions, and the airbags have not deployed. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

56 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 GMC Sierra

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.

57 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 12/12/1998

Consumer was driving aproximately 40 mph when a vehicle pulled out in front. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy, consumer's head hit the metal upright of driver's door. Dealer and GMC said there was no defect. Insurance inspector stated vehicle was hit at the center of radiator, and the air bag sensors were damaged, but no deploment.

58 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 07/08/1998

While pulling into a parking space the vehicle struck a light pole at approximately 5-10 mph; both air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.

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59 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 06/17/1998

Vehicle was involved in an accident at 50 mph. Direct frontal impact in which driver's nor passeger's side airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Consumer sustained whiplash due to accident.

60 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 03/12/1997

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 20-30 mph with extensive damage to the vehicle, driver's side air bag did not deploy.

61 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 09/05/1996

Vehicle was involved in a frontal accident and driver's airbag failed to deploy.

62 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 GMC Sierra

Vehicle was involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy, cause unknown. Vehicle was also equipped with a passenger's air bag which was not activated. Please give any further details.

63 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra

The air bags failed to deploy during an accident. As a result the consumer sustained shoulder and facial injuries. The vehicle was also totaled.

64 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Vehicle hit a deer at 55mph, and the driver's side airbag did not deploy. Dealer has not seen vehicle.



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