Air Bag Problems of GMC Sierra - part 1

The contact owned a 2000 GMC Sierra. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 mph the driver's side front wheel control arm had fractured and the vehicle went out of control. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled over three times. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled off of the road and stopped on its roof. The contact stated no warning light had illuminated. The contact stated that no air bags had deployed. The contact stated that the police were on scene and wrote a report. The contact was transported to a hospital by ambulance. The contact stated that he was concussed and received multiple lacerations to his head which required stitches. The contact stated he had bruises on both arms and legs and ribs, but no broken bones. The contact stated that he had a passenger who was also transported to the hospital but he was not aware of any injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not repairable. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.

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The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: (21v050000 (air bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.

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The contact owned a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would lose automotive power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the negative battery was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 45 mph, a deer ran into the middle of the roadway and impacted the front grill and bumper. The service air bag warning light was illuminated. After the impact, the contact noticed smoke was leaking into the interior of the vehicle from the front driver-side and passenger-side air bags. The contact stated that the vehicle would not move forward or reverse after the impact. The contact stated that the front driver-side and passenger-side seat belts failed to retract or extend. The contact and her husband were able to unbuckle the seat belts and safely exit the vehicle in time. No injuries were sustained. No police reports or fire reports were filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss and was towed to the contact's home where it remained for further investigation. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving at 64 mph, he crashed head-on with a 350-pound deer.  the deer went underneath the vehicle, and the driver ran over it with the passenger front tire. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The airbag warning light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries or fire. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive away from the crash. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 85,379. Additionally, while driving in the snow, a motorcycle crashed into the rear of his vehicle. The driver-side front air bag did not deploy. There was a abnormal sizzling sound, and smoke was detected. There were no warning lights illuminated, there were no reported injuries, fore or police report. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owned a 2017 GMC Sierra denali. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, he briefly fell asleep. As a result, the vehicle left the roadway and collided with the exit median, coming to a complete stop after careening into a side ditch. The air bags did not deploy, and the seat belt failed to properly retrain, resulting in head and neck injuries. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact was transported to an area hospital by emt and treated for various lacerations to his head and arms and an unstable fracture of the c7 in his lower neck, later requiring surgery. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider due to a bent chassis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and they inspected the vehicle, concluding that the impact was not sufficient to trigger air bag deployment, estimating that the vehicle was traveling between 1 and 4 mph and that the air bags were functioning properly. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 32,000.

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The contact owned a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle spontaneously switched lanes onto her lane, causing the contact to swerve out of the way and crash into the median; however, no airbags were deployed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. The contact was injured on her neck, back, and several other places, and she received medical attention. A police report was made. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that her vehicle had previously been repaired under an unknown airbag recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

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2007 GMC Sierra- consumers writing in about the recall notice and repair of the takata airbag. Consumer stated " I made an appointment with the dealer. " " after waiting in a long line to check in. The serviceman told me that to replace the airbag they would have to remove the dashboard and it most likely will crack during the procedure and the replacement cost is at my expense. He also said that he is not aware of any problem resulting if I choose not to have it replaced. If you can guarantee that replacing the airbag will not crack the dashboard or that you will cover the cost of a new dashboard, I will be happy to honor the recall notice. " recall notice attached.

Vehicle was regulary maintained and did not show any air bag codes on a reader. Was told by tow truck driver a new ball joint failed after recently being replaced. This caused me to lose steeringaround a small bend and lead me to go straight into a guardrail at 55mph. Upon impact of guardrail and a 10foot drop off the air bag never went off upon a 55mph head on impact. I had be rushed to hospital and with request for lifeline but was unavalible. I spent day and half in hospital and had to have 15 stiches put in my face from where impacted the windshield 2 or 3 times. Insurance totalled out the vehicle however still in possession of it and just ems ride to e. R. Cost $3600.

Part:air bag available:yes safety: hit windshield twice after a frontal impact @ 50mph inspected: no can't get anyone to look into it warning: none injuries:laceration on right side face from impacting windshield looks as if it started to then stopped 2nd owner truck no prior wrecks took 13 stiches to fix my face vehicle:religiously maintained if air bag would've deployed would have not sustained any injuries.

The contact's father owns a 2009 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while his father was making a left turn at 20 mph, another vehicle from the opposite direction ran the red light and struck the contact's father's driver's side front end. The tpms warning light was illuminated. None of the air bags deployed upon impact. The contact's father suffered rib, pelvis, and spine fractures and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard but was not yet inspected or deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owned a 2014 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were sustained, the emt responded but no medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. A police report was filed. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21v504000(airbag) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was currently on back order. The contact had not experienced the failure. The VIN tool confirms parts distribution disconnect.

2009 GMC Sierra. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs related to takata airbag safety recall.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v504000 (air bags). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer and several unknown dealers were contacted and confirmed parts were no available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at 42 mph, she was involved in a three car accident after a vehicle involved in another accident ricocheted and hit her vehicle. The driver airbag exploded but did not deploy. Black smoke was released from steering wheel and the airbag fell on the contact's left leg. The driver seat belt retractor fell apart during the accident which sliced the top part of the contact ear; in addition, the failure sent a part of the contact's earing into her ear canal. The driver of the vehicle that was originally hit in the accident died the next day in the hospital; another passenger in that same vehicle was critically injured. The contact was treated days later at a hospital for a severe burn to left leg due to the airbag. Her leg remained infected despite the treatment received at the hospital. The contact's ear was not treated. A police was filed. The contact's vehicle was initially towed to an independent mechanic and then to a friend's home. The contact's insurance had yet to make a decision on the repair for the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 21v245000(seat belts) and 17v437000(air bags, seat belts) which she linked to her failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 93,622.

2011 GMC Sierra. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side frontal airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the dealer has not been provided the necessary parts to repair the vehicle.

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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 GMC denali. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: (example: 21v054000 (air bags). The contact stated while driving approximately 30-35 mph, the drivers seat and both side air bags deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained injuries to his face, experienced blurred vision and medical attention was provided. The contact called the local dealer but vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

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The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra hd crew denali. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21v504000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

The contact called on behalf of a gm dealer where he is employed. He stated that a customer had dropped off his 2009 GMC Sierra to be serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 21v052000(airbags). As the vehicle sat on the dealer lot with the engine off, the contact witnessed both the passenger and driver side airbags deploy without incident. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 68,895.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21v504000 (air bags), however the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2013 GMC Sierra. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall.

2008 GMC Sierra. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall.

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2010gmc Sierra. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall.

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The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v504000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v504000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v052000 (air bags) the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the recall was serviced; but, a week later the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to have it diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,398.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v504000 ( air bags ) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph going into an intersection, another vehicle going at approximately 5 mph, crossed in front of the contact. There were no warning lights illuminated. As a result, the vehicle impacted the other driver on the driver-side front and back door where it came to a stop. None of the air bags deployed. The contact suffered injuries to his lower back, and legs and a bump on the head with a bruise. The contact's aunt suffered injuries to her back and hip. The contact's uncle back suffered injuries to his right or left arm the contact was unsure. The contact and his family member had to have physical therapy due to injuries suffered by a chiropractor. It was unknown if the other passengers on the other vehicle sustained any injuries. There was no property damage. A police report was filed however, the contact does not remember the police report information. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and was repaired. The contact stated he then received an unknown NHTSA notification for the air bags. The contact stated that after the accident sensors on the vehicle malfunctioned and it has the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where recall repairs were completed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Cracked dashboard.

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v053000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Need a recall for air bags vehicle stationary.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that the "service airbag notification" warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact then received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21v053000(airbags); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Upper dashboard cracked in two places one around air bag another on top of steering column truck is always cover either by window shades or full truck cover while parked in driveway. If dash is cracked what will happen when air bag diploids will it break up and send broken pieces of plastic flying causing more injury.

Dash has cracked near airbag creating a potential deployment issue.