Side/window Air Bag Problems of GMC Sierra

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.

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The dash cracked near the passenger side airbag. The dealership said they know all about this and said it is safe to drive. Fearing plastic pieces flying in the event of an airbag deployment, I paid to have the dash replaced. Later, I drove into a pothole at a very low rate of speed. The second dash cracked in the same spot. The dealer says it is my fault and that there are no safety concerns. Gm is aware of this and is unwilling to pay for a new dash. They are jeopardizing the lives of my passengers so that they do not lose profits. This is a recurring problem that should be repaired by gm so that lives are not unnecessary lost.

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Dash board crack at corner of passenger side air bag and 2 more cracks at drivers side instrument panel. Concern that the crack at air bag could be a safety concern if ever deployed.

Dashboard is cracking along seem of pass. Side airbag and above instrument cluster.

Cracked dashboard started at left corner of passenger side airbag then cracked above instrument panel afraid of flying debris and puncture of airbag. Constantly hear popping in the dash my p/u had approx 57000 mi at time of incident.

Large and noticeable crack by my passenger side airbag on my dashboard. Could see this becoming shrapnel in the event of the airbag deploying. Gm will not issue a recall, nor take any sort of responsibility for their error.

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.

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Driver side air bag exploded. The bag itself did not deploy. Just a loud explosion filling the cab with black smoke. Violent blast of air/smoke against the driver. Would have been very serious if not driving at low speed on a side road at the time.

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The safety during a collision or airbag deployment from sharp plastic exposed due to the cracks in the dash cutting the airbag or shards of plastic becoming projectiles potentially causing injury to occupants. I just had a phone conversation with someone over at gm and they are going to contact the dealership regarding this issue. I explained to them this is a major safety concern. The cracks in the dashboard around the passenger side airbag compartment could compromise the integrity and deployment of the airbag and potentiality, cause greater injury to the passenger(s) in the event of an accident. I also noted to gm that my case is not an isolated incident, and that there are numerous forums and this facebook page where gm vehicle owners have posted pictures of defective dashboards all with similarities, showing cracks in the same general areas,many of whom have been expressing safety concerns regarding this dashboard design flaw.

My 2008 GMC dash is cracked in two places above the passenger side air bag. After searching on the internet this crack(s) are a chronic defect in the 07/08 general motors trucks and SUV's. No reason for these cracks, no impact, etc. . . There is a common concern the owners share that this defect could impact the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

When truck swerved to avoid being hit and crashed into a ditch, there was no deployment of the driver' s side or passenger's side air bags. The truck is being held for repairs. Please provide any further details.

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Anti lock brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision, during collision no deployment of the driver's side air bag. Mjs.

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While driving about 20-25mph vehicle slid on ice and hit a pole head-on. Upon impact, driver's side airbag did not deploy. No one has seen vehicle.