Air Bag Problems of GMC Sierra

GMC Sierra owners have reported 217 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (91 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (64 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of GMC Sierra

The Air Bag problem

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.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Had major head on collision and the air bags did not deploy   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

A/c & heater fan control and passenger air bag resister/connector found under the passenger dash, possible fire and safety issues if vehicle is parked in a garage.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

2012 GMC Sierra. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

I start my truck one nice summer day and my "service air bag" light came on, strange I thought, since my 2008 Sierra 1500 only has 57,xxx miles on it. . No accident, no prior issues, not even inclement weather when the light came on. Took it to the dealer to have it diagnosed.   Read details...




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